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Bitcoin has fallen below the $100,000 mark again as investors cash out, with many having set personal targets around this threshold. Attention is focused on the upcoming US labor market report, expected to show a rise in non-farm payrolls, which could influence monetary policy. Hopes for a crypto-friendly environment in Washington persist, especially with the Federal Reserve's meeting scheduled for December 18, where a potential interest rate cut is anticipated.
The S&P 500 has significantly outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past decade, averaging an 11.5% annual return compared to just 1.5% for the UK index. This performance gap is driven by the S&P 500's tech-heavy sector composition, stronger US economic growth, and favorable monetary policies, while the FTSE 100 faces challenges from Brexit-related uncertainties and a focus on dividends over growth. As trends continue, the S&P 500 is projected to surpass the FTSE 100 in numerical terms by late 2028.
John Matthews, UBS head of private wealth management for the Americas, predicts a strong year for the art market. In a discussion with CNBC’s Robert Frank, he highlights where affluent individuals are investing their cash and shares insights on market trends.
Private markets are navigating a challenging fundraising environment, with dry powder at its lowest since 2021, despite a stable macroeconomic backdrop and strong equity markets. Investor sentiment remains subdued, yet the reduced competition for deals presents an opportunity for high-conviction allocations as we approach 2025.
The wealth of billionaires has surged by 121% over the past decade, reaching $14 trillion in 2024, outpacing global stock market growth. While North American billionaires saw consistent increases, Chinese fortunes peaked before declining, and real estate wealth lagged due to market corrections and rising interest rates. The number of billionaires rose from 1,757 to 2,682 during this period.
Private markets are navigating a challenging fundraising environment, with dry powder at its lowest since 2021, despite a stable macroeconomic backdrop and strong equity markets. Investor sentiment remains subdued, yet the reduced competition for deals presents an opportunity for high-conviction allocations as we approach 2025.
The wealth of billionaires worldwide has more than doubled in nearly a decade, rising from $6.3 trillion in 2015 to $14 trillion in 2024, outpacing global stock market growth. This surge is primarily driven by the technology sector, where fortunes tripled to $2.4 trillion. While North American billionaires saw consistent gains, Chinese billionaire wealth peaked in 2020 before declining, and real estate fortunes lagged due to market corrections and rising interest rates.
Europe's real estate market is entering a new investment cycle, buoyed by improving inflation and interest rates, with Spain expected to outperform while Germany faces structural challenges. Investment volumes are rising selectively, particularly in Poland and Italy, while high-quality office spaces are in demand despite overall lower occupancy rates compared to pre-pandemic levels. Prime office rents have increased by 8.2% annually, reflecting a relative shortage of quality spaces.
Billionaires' fortunes have more than doubled globally over the past decade, rising by 121% from $6,300 billion in 2015 to $14,000 billion in 2024, driven primarily by the technology sector, which saw its wealth triple to $2,400 billion. While the number of billionaires increased from 1,757 to 2,682, North American billionaires experienced consistent growth, reaching $6,100 billion by 2024. In contrast, real estate fortunes lagged due to market corrections and rising interest rates.
Billionaires' wealth has surged by 121% over the past decade, reaching $14 trillion in 2024, outpacing global stock market growth. The technology sector has been the primary driver, with its fortunes tripling, while real estate has lagged due to market corrections and rising interest rates. The number of billionaires increased from 1,757 to 2,682 during this period.
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