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Global Economic Outlook 2025–26: Fragility Amid Flux — Echoes of the 1970s Resurface 

Written by Shan Saeed, IQI Chief Economist  The world economy stands at a macroeconomic crossroads—a juncture where fragility and instability remain embedded in the global financial tapestry. The parallels with the 1970s stagflationary decade are striking. Then, as now, the interplay of energy shocks, monetary missteps, and fiscal profligacy created a volatile economic milieu that…

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Canada’s Housing Market: Stability Emerging Amid Affordability Pressures

Written by Yousaf Iqbal, Head of IQI Canada Canada  Canada’s Housing Market in September 2025: Signs of Stability Amid Affordability Pressures  In September 2025, Canada’s housing market showed signs of cautious stabilization. National average home prices edged up slightly by 0.2% to C$674,000, though they remained 1.8% lower than the previous year. Sales rose…

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Hong Kong’s Property Market in August 2025: Office Absorption Up, Residential Faces Price Pressure

Written by Nelson Li, Head of IQI Hong Kong Hong Kong’s office market recorded positive momentum in August 2025, with net absorption reaching 313,800 sq ft—driven by rising demand from IPO activity and wealth management tenants. Central and Tsim Sha Tsui led the improvement, with vacancy rates tightening to 11.2% and 7.6% respectively. …

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India’s Office Market in 2025: Global Capability Centres Drive Record Leasing Activity 

Written by Manu Bhazin, Country Head of India India’s office market is experiencing a structural transformation, powered by the rapid growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs). No longer just cost-saving back offices, GCCs are evolving into strategic innovation hubs for multinational firms, contributing significantly to leasing activity. In 2024, GCCs leased 28 million…

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Philippine Property Market in Q3 2025: Vacancy Drops, Capital Values Rise 

Written by Emmanuel Andrew Venturina, Head of IQI Philippines The Philippine real estate market remained resilient in Q3 2025, showing signs of sustained demand across both commercial and residential segments despite broader global uncertainties. Metro Manila’s prime office vacancy rate dropped to 8.5% from 9.2% in the previous quarter, while newly launched office space saw…

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Karachi’s Property Market Strengthens on Infrastructure Boost

Written by Junaid Hamid, Head of IQI Karachi Pakistan Karachi’s Property Market in October 2025: Infrastructure-led Optimism Gains Ground  Karachi’s real estate outlook for October 2025 is anchored by a wave of infrastructure improvements and long-term urban planning. The newly announced Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047 (GKRP) promises to reshape future development decisions with…

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Hong Kong Property: Office Net Absorption Turns Positive as Mass Residential Values Tick Up

Office Sector:  Hong Kong’s office market showed signs of recovery in July 2025, with a positive net absorption of 189,500 sq ft, largely driven by a flight-to-quality trend as tenants take advantage of softening rents. While the overall Grade A office vacancy rate improved slightly to 11.6%, certain submarkets like Kowloon East and Wanchai/Causeway Bay…

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