Global Scans · Real Estate · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut signals a shift to looser monetary policy, but real estate cycle risks and declining homebuilder stocks limit upside. Seeking Alpha
• [New] The United States has led the way in offering investors innovative opportunities in private equity, private credit, venture capital, and real estate. The Globe and Mail
• Projected Growth & Influences Despite economic hurdles, investment opportunities in Mexico persist due to strategic positioning and real estate potential. Propertydevelopments.com
• Direct cannabis sales are expected to reach $35.3 billion, with another $88.3 billion added via indirect economic activity like real estate and local services. JD Supra
• Only 19,700 new villas are expected to be delivered by the end of 2025, despite a clear uptick in demand for family-oriented housing. Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, trave
• New Zealand's oceans are warming 34% faster than the global average, with NZ$180bn (US$104bn) worth of housing at risk of flooding. no2nuclearpower
• $100 billion in AI data center investment could create up to half a million jobs in the U.S. over five years, spanning construction, manufacturing, transportation, and real estate. Fortune
• Strong consumer demand will drive average seniors housing occupancy rates above 90% by the end of 2026. Connect CRE
• Risks are muted by reduced exposure of banks to real estate (now around 18% of risk-weighted assets) and a high share of self-financed transactions. Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, trave
• Canada's housing-led credit cycle is a mosaic of risks and opportunities, shaped by regional disparities and adaptive lending strategies. Ainvest
• Canada's housing-led credit cycle faces regional risks from supply shortages, high debt, and affordability gaps, with urban centers like Vancouver exceeding 90% income-to-cost ratios. Ainvest

Last updated: 18 October 2025