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Something very strange is happening in the US housing market right now. For the first time in over five decades, two key indicators that have historically moved with each other are now moving in opposite directions.

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Markets welcome the Fed's policy outlook but concerns about complacency regarding inflation limit the upside in risk appetite

Government borrowing surged in the wake of the pandemic, leaving many countries with historically high levels of public debt.

When inflation stays high and growth slows, familiar patterns in markets can shift, and the performance of traditional assets becomes less predictable.

Markets tread with cautious heading into the Fed meeting this week, with focus on the revised projections into 2026.

Brazil’s economy has alternated between periods of expansion and slowdown, each shaped by changes in policy, global demand and investor confidence. After avoiding a recession in recent years, it now faces renewed headwinds — elevated interest rates, fiscal constraints and uneven sectoral growth.

After a period of sharp price movements and policy adjustments, inflation in the United States continues to draw close attention. Recent data provides a clearer view of how much price growth has eased and what this may imply for future interest rate decisions.

Greece’s housing market has entered a slower phase after several years of rapid growth. As borrowing costs rise and inflation remains elevated, activity is cooling across key regions, prompting questions about whether the market is heading for a correction or simply stabilising.

Markets enter December with anticipation as the Federal Reserve meeting will be a key risk event, with changing expectations driving market volatility