Researchers Yujiang River Chen (University of Cambridge) and Coen Teulings (Utrecht University) say the sharp rise in house prices observed over the past half-century is not a major surprise, and they do not expect prices in large cities to fall "in the foreseeable future."
In a weekend commentary, the two academics characterise the long-term increase in residential property values as consistent with broader trends and conclude that a near-term decline in major urban markets is unlikely.
Their assessment highlights continued price resilience in big-city housing markets, according to Chen and Teulings. #realestate #housing #Cambridge #Utrecht #FiatNews
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and Utrecht University argue that prices of homes in major cities are unlikely to fall in the near term. In a detailed contribution published on VoxEU on 20 December 2025, Yujiang River Chen and Coen Teulings examine the factors behind the persistent rise in urban property values observed in many countries.
Their piece offers a systematic description of what, in their view, drives higher real estate prices in large cities worldwide and why those pressures are likely to remain. The authorsβ analysis is presented as part of the broader debate on urban housing markets and affordability.
The article highlights the global scope of recent price trends and contributes evidence and interpretation to policy and market discussions about how to address sustained price growth in city housing markets. #housing #realestate #VoxEU #FiatNews
On 20 December 2025 Czech firearms manufacturer ΔeskΓ‘ zbrojovka won a contract with the German armed forces: the Bundeswehr selected the companyβs pistol as its new service sidearm. The announcement follows the conclusion of an international tender process.
The UherskΓ½ Brod-based firm prevailed ahead of several global competitors, securing the order in a competitive selection. The report does not provide details on the number of pistols ordered or the contractβs monetary value.
ΔeskΓ‘ zbrojovka is a long-established maker of hand-held firearms; this award represents a notable procurement decision by the Bundeswehr as it updates its personal equipment. #CeskaZbrojovka #Bundeswehr #FiatNews
HARDWARIO expects to exceed CZK 100 million in revenues for 2025, substantially outperforming its original plan. The Czech IoT technology firm said it anticipates at least CZK 100 million in sales for the year, marking a significant upside to its prior targets.
The company, whose shares trade on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange, specializes in Internet of Things solutions. No additional financial details or segment breakdowns were provided in the announcement dated 19 December 2025.
The revenue outlook underlines stronger-than-expected demand for the firm's products and services in 2025. Further specifics on profit, margins or guidance for 2026 were not released with the statement. #HARDWARIO #IoT #PragueStockExchange #FiatNews
On Dec. 19, 2025, U.S. stocks climbed amid a heavy options expiration day, with the S&P 500 rising nearly 1% and erasing its loss for the week. The move came as the market faced the simultaneous expiry of a record volume of options β a so-called "Triple Witching" event β which can compress liquidity and amplify price swings.
Traders noted the unusually large options flow approaching expiry could prompt sharp intraday moves as positions are closed or rolled. The S&P 500's rebound on the session reversed the index's negative performance earlier in the week, reflecting short-term positioning around the expirations.
Market participants typically watch Triple Witching days closely for higher volatility and end-of-cycle portfolio adjustments; on this occasion the net effect was a near 1% gain for the benchmark. #SP500 #TripleWitching #WallStreet #FiatNews
Commentary (19 December 2025): The author warns that the mindset of "this time it's different" is often cited as very dangerous β and with good reason. At the same time, the piece stresses it would be wrong to assume events always unfold "the same way" either.
The note highlights a paradox: conditions evolve, yet historical episodes can show recurring patterns. As the commentary puts it, "history doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes," meaning past events may resemble current ones without being identical.
The brief commentary seeks to remind readers to recognise both change and the value of historical perspective when assessing markets and events. #investing #markets #FiatNews
Market calendar: No significant macroeconomic releases or major corporate events are scheduled for the immediate term. #FiatNews
U.S. review of Nvidia exports: The U.S. administration has opened a review that could permit initial shipments of Nvidiaβs second-most powerful AI chips to China, according to five Reuters sources, potentially altering export controls. #NVDA #FiatNews
Nike: A sharp slump in demand in China pushed Nike shares down roughly 10%, despite the company reporting fiscal Q2 2026 revenue that beat expectations. The China weakness weighed heavily on market reaction. #NKE #FiatNews
Vestas Wind Systems: Vestas is closing 2025 in markedly stronger shape than many expected, with its shares up about 74% year-to-date as the company heads toward its best year in a decade. #Vestas #FiatNews
