Saudi Arabia’s Vision Invest is investing $700 million in a developer of special economic zones in Africa, adding to a flurry of Middle Eastern deals into the continent https://t.co/F9gufkg2y4 ...

Core Insights - The current housing market presents significant challenges for younger generations, particularly millennials and Gen Z, who are struggling with stagnant wages, inflation, high interest rates, and soaring house prices, leading to a decline in home ownership rates [3][4][5] - The average age of first-time homebuyers has increased to 38 years in 2024, with baby boomers making up 42% of homebuyers compared to only 15% for younger millennials and Gen Z combined [4][5] - Many young Americans are exploring alternative ways to build equity without home ownership, such as investing in various financial instruments and developing strong savings habits [7][9][10] Group 1: Housing Market Challenges - A survey found that 33% of younger millennials received financial assistance for down payments, and only 45% claim financial independence from their parents [5] - Most millennials and Gen Z earn significantly less than the $114,000 average salary required to purchase a home [4] - The housing market is described as a "doom loop," with sales declining while prices continue to rise [3] Group 2: Demographics of Homebuyers - The average American has $313,000 in home equity, which is increasingly out of reach for younger generations [2] - The average age of first-time homebuyers has jumped about a decade since the 1980s, indicating a shift in the demographic landscape of homeownership [4] - Baby boomers are planning to age in place, further limiting housing options for younger buyers, with 78% intending to stay in their homes [5][6] Group 3: Alternative Equity Building Strategies - Young individuals are encouraged to create a savings timeline and develop strong savings habits to prepare for future home ownership [7][8] - Investing in 401(k)s, IRAs, and other financial instruments is recommended as a way to build wealth without home ownership [9][10] - Renting can be a strategic choice, allowing individuals to save more aggressively and invest the difference, as highlighted by various financial experts [10][11]

Investors in the global corporate bond market find themselves in a situation where they make money whatever happens around them https://t.co/qKIXWYrwp1 ...

Investors have a new source of envy: Pokémon fanatics https://t.co/gtMeEqjHGJ ...

By backing competitions from the ground up, investors build the credibility and experience needed for when established franchises open to new capital. But the risk is that only a handful of new leagues capture sustained attention https://t.co/wwBXWcYCEU ...

I am a former investment advisor and owner of several businesses. These days I invest only for myself while continuing to write on a variety of financial and economic topics.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business ...

RT Kelvin Sparks (@imyoungsparks)$100 invested 10 years ago:▻ ETH = +$493,000▻ Doge = +$193,600However...[1/2] https://t.co/88yUGp2Gcw ...

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund, one of the world’s best-performing sovereign wealth funds, is looking for opportunities to invest in domestic infrastructure such as roads https://t.co/F4D5JazHIp ...

I want to flip $10,000 into $1M.What are we buying now? ...

Ghana has hired accounting firm KPMG to advise on its investments in AT Ghana Ltd. and a unit of Telecel Group, with the view of creating a second strong operator in its wireless industry https://t.co/tfRbZlnb4z ...