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Cushman & Wakefield projects that premium office inventory across 21 major Greater China cities will reach its peak in 2025, with year-end supply at 99.2M sq meters—up 8.4% annually. However, demand remains suppressed due to economic slowdown and global uncertainties, creating a structural oversupply risk for commercial real estate in the region.
South China Morning Post·CN · HK · TW·about 7 hours ago
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Manufacturing activity in Indonesia and Vietnam has contracted according to PMI data, with the decline attributed to fallout from escalating Iran tensions. The weakness suggests regional manufacturing is sensitive to Middle East geopolitical risk through supply chain and demand channels. Unclear whether decline is temporary shock or signals broader economic slowdown.
Nikkei Asia·ID · VN · IR·about 7 hours ago
RH (Restoration Hardware) shares fell sharply following earnings that reveal declining spending on high-end home furnishings, even among ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The data suggests consumer behavior shifts are extending into the luxury segment, traditionally seen as resilient. This signals potential early warning of broader economic slowdown affecting discretionary spending.
MarketWatch·US·about 7 hours ago
Russia's annual GDP growth decelerated to 1.5% in February 2026, according to the Economy Ministry, attributed primarily to calendar-related seasonal dynamics. The decline marks the second consecutive month of slowdown from this factor. The statement provides limited detail on underlying economic drivers beyond seasonal adjustment.
TASS English·RU·about 7 hours ago