#market-forecast

#market-forecast

AI PCs are projected to make up a significant portion of the market by 2026, driving the necessity for future-proofing by businesses.

Apple's iPhone sales increased 6%, reversing a slump and signaling demand revival due to new AI features.

Artificial intelligence enhances user experiences across various sectors, particularly through companies like SoundHound AI.

European IT spending is forecast to rise by 5% in 2025, driven by investments in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure.

Housing inventory is projected to grow by 17% in 2025 as conditions gradually improve.

Home sales are projected to remain low in 2025, with slight growth not improving upon historical averages.

Home sales in Toronto expected to rise by 12.4% in 2025 due to lower borrowing costs.

Average selling price predicted to reach $1,147,000, up 2.6% from last year.

Competition in real estate is intensifying, particularly for homes around $1 million.

Potential buyers should act promptly to avoid higher future prices.

Family offices and endowment funds are expected to increase investment in bitcoin ETFs.

Standard Chartered raised bitcoin price target to $150,000.

The tokenized real-world assets market could reach $1.3 trillion by 2030, according to analyst Jamie Coutts, despite projections of $30 trillion being considered overly optimistic.

Bitcoin may reach an average price of $69,400 by Halloween 2024, signaling a strong bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin could see a 20% drop in the near term, but the uptrend is expected to resume.

Analysts warn of a potential cooling-off phase for Bitcoin due to a negative divergence between its price and RSI indicator.

Bitcoin is impacted by political developments and potential regulatory changes in the U.S.

The recent price drop is seen as a temporary technical adjustment.

Optimism remains high regarding institutional investment and Bitcoin's future price targets.

Home prices in Greater Toronto Area expected to rise by 5% in 2025, but condo prices forecasted to decline by 1%.

Pending contract growth remains positive year-over-year at 1% but is slowing due to rising mortgage rates.

Demand for electric vehicles is expected to rise, but uncertainty over policy changes and tariffs creates a complicated outlook.

GM and Ford experienced significant growth in vehicle sales in late 2024, signaling optimism for continued market expansion into 2025.

J.D. Power revised its 2025 EV sales forecast from 12% to 9% due to slower growth and rising alternative models.

The growing interest in PHEVs is seen as temporary, influenced by lower satisfaction compared to BEVs.

The number of electric vehicles is expected to grow significantly by 2025, driven mainly by China and Europe.

Future console success depends on early momentum and pricing.

Only one of PlayStation or Xbox will thrive; Nintendo is expected to be secure.

Major shifts in gaming landscape forecasted through 2030.

The gaming industry is set to rebound and grow significantly by 2025, with Nintendo's Switch 2 leading the charge.

Global luxury goods sales are expected to decline in 2025 for the first time since the Great Recession.

Scott-Dawkins expresses optimism about tech growth despite anticipated volatility from new administration.

Letang believes pro-business GOP policies may support market consolidation despite uncertainties.