QtrendsHong Kong luxury housing market stays resilient with mild growth
Hong Kong's high-end property market is expected to see mild price growth of up to 2% in the second half of 2026, buoyed by strong first-half momentum. Agents remain optimistic about resilience despite cautious pricing expectations. Developers are offering creative incentives, including luxury car giveaways, to attract wealthy buyers. The market continues to draw interest from both local and mainland Chinese investors.
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A wave of initial public offerings is building across Asia, with Jio Platforms preparing for India's biggest-ever listing and Anthropic clearing regulatory hurdles ahead of its crucial IPO. However, analysts warn the boom may be more complicated than it appears, citing market volatility and geopolitical risks. Anthropic's US export restriction lift signals a broader push to allow international participation in cutting-edge AI investments.
Financial disclosures show former President Donald Trump made more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency ventures in his first year back in office. Reports from multiple outlets estimate his crypto-related income between $580 million and $1.2 billion, with some sources placing his total earnings at over $2 billion since returning to the White House. The disclosures have raised questions about conflicts of interest and ethics surrounding a former president's business activities.
The White House has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced AI models, including Mythos 5 and Fable 5, reversing a previous freeze. The decision allows foreign entities to use these cutting-edge AI tools, marking a significant shift in US AI export policy. The move comes as Anthropic prepares for a major IPO, and analysts see it as a bid to maintain US competitiveness in the global AI race while enabling broader commercial access.