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Liquidity in China will flow to equities as Beijing curbs real estate speculation, economist says
Real estate has been the public's favored investment, but the Chinese government is now cracking down on speculation, said Zhiwei Zhang, president and chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management on Tuesday. Read Article
There is 'more upside' in Chinese onshore equities, says economist
China's government has cracked down on the mainland's property market to prevent a bubble recently, making equities the only viable option left for the general public, says Zhiwei Zhang, president and chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management. Read Article
'Last one out, turn out the lights': New Hampshire governor says higher taxes prompting urban flight
The Republican governor said New York, Massachusetts and other high-tax states are "pickpocketing" residents by taxing out-of-state workers who are working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Read Article
Trump's order does little to stop impending eviction crisis, experts say
President Donald Trump promised to protect tenants from eviction. His order leaves them in danger. Read Article
Google searches surge for mortgage refinancing and low mortgage rates
CNBC's Diana Olick joins "The Exchange" to discuss what Google search trends tell us about what's happening in the real estate and mortgage industry. Read Article
Consumers are less confident about housing, but searches for these topics are soaring
Consumer confidence in the housing market took a step back in July, after a strong recovery in May and June, but consumers are still curious about all facets of the market. Google search trends show just what they're most curious about. Read Article
Dubai's real estate activity is 'impressive' despite the virus, property developer says following fall in sales
Despite the global pandemic, Dubai has seen "impressive levels" of real estate transactions over the past few months, Aqil Kazim of Nakheel said last week. Read Article
Some office space could get permanently cut during the pandemic. Here's how companies will cope
Working from home has become the norm in this coronavirus pandemic, and Morgan Stanley predicts that office tenants across Asia will permanently give up between 3% and 9% of their existing office space. Read Article
China remains a 'bright spark,' says major real estate developer CapitaLand
There are "very encouraging signs" in CapitaLand's residential business and retail operations in China, said Andrew Lim, the company's group chief financial officer. Read Article
Second $1,200 stimulus checks could be coming. For many, that won't cover the rent
Washington lawmakers are deadlocked on what aid to include in the next coronavirus stimulus package. But $1,200 stimulus checks seem to be one feature they can agree on. The problem is that that money won't carry Americans very far, particularly when it comes to rent payments. Read Article