中金：海外房价走到哪儿了？

Core Viewpoint - The article analyzes the rise in overseas housing prices since the pandemic, attributing it primarily to inflation, with nominal prices increasing by over 30% on average across nearly 50 economies since 2020, while real prices have only risen about 5% [2][5][6]. Group 1: Short-term Housing Price Trends - Since 2020, nominal housing prices in most economies have reached new highs, driven by inflation, with an average nominal price increase of over 30% [5]. - The actual price increase, when adjusted for inflation, is only about 5%, indicating that the nominal rise is largely a reflection of inflation rather than real value growth [5][6]. - The pace of price increases has slowed down, with most gains occurring in 2020-2021, and nominal price growth averaging less than 10% since mid-2022 [6][8]. Group 2: Long-term Housing Price Divergence - There is a notable divergence in housing price trends between developed economies and export-oriented economies, with developed economies generally seeing prices outpace income growth since the 2000s [3][10]. - In contrast, countries like Japan and some Southeast Asian nations have experienced lower housing price growth compared to income, highlighting a significant disparity [3][10]. - This divergence is partly attributed to long-term imbalances in capital accounts and cross-border capital flows, which shape the asset characteristics of real estate in different economies [3][11]. Group 3: Future Market Outlook - The real estate markets in developed economies, particularly the U.S., may continue to face stagflation concerns, with housing affordability challenges persisting in the near term [4][9]. - The potential for fiscal and monetary easing by 2026 may provide some marginal recovery in housing markets, but the effectiveness of such measures remains uncertain [9][13]. - The ongoing high inflation and potential supply shortages in housing could complicate efforts to stabilize the market, leading to a prolonged period of stagnation [9][12].