#market-trends

#market-trends

Realize the potential of your skills and hobbies, which may be in high demand and profitable in the freelance market. [ more ]

The gig economy is on the rise, with America expected to shift towards a freelance-majority workforce by 2027, driven by Gen Z's embrace of entrepreneurship. [ more ]

Generative AI market projected to hit $1.3 trillion by 2032. [ more ]

Marketers are increasingly using artificial intelligence in their activities.

AI is seen as a powerful tool for marketers to drive growth and efficiency. [ more ]

Sales are increasing due to rising supply, signaling a shift from a supply-constrained market.

Flat demand and increased supply are curbing upward pressure on home-price appreciation for 2024. [ more ]

Weekly housing inventory data can fluctuate due to short-term factors like holidays.

Despite recent weekly decreases, year-over-year housing inventory is still growing, showing positive signs for the market.

Spreads between 10-year yield and 30-year mortgage rates improving could indicate a positive trend for the future of the housing market. [ more ]

Tesla is dropping prices of unsold Model Y SUVs by thousands of dollars to clear inventory backlog.

Discounts range from $5,000 to $7,000, with excess inventory due to producing more cars than sold. [ more ]

Influencers in APAC are able to drive significant sales volumes through live-selling on social media.

Live-selling has seen substantial success in APAC, particularly in China, while the US and Europe are still catching up in adoption. [ more ]

Chase Bank is launching a retail media platform to market to its 80 million customers using their spending data.

Chase Media Solutions will target users with personalized offers, leveraging transaction data to reach different customer segments. [ more ]

The downturn in venture capital funding post-2021 bubble has impacted Techstars, leading to operational changes and departures. [ more ]

Fintech funding decreased by 16% quarter-over-quarter.

Largest funding rounds went to companies focusing on AI solutions. [ more ]

Apple reported a 10% drop in iPhone sales primarily due to a slowdown in China and slow adoption of AI. [ more ]

Hong Kong launched six spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, marking a historical moment for the Asian cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experienced its first day without inflows since the US Bitcoin ETFs were introduced in January. [ more ]

U.S. spot ETFs experienced outflows of $4.3 million on Thursday, totaling over $319 million in five days. [ more ]

Cryptocurrency miners are hoarding Bitcoin as they anticipate a drop in mining rewards and seek to capitalize on potential future value increases. [ more ]

The recent price fluctuations in Bitcoin can be attributed to the upcoming Halving event, which occurs every four years and reduces new coins entering circulation by 50%. [ more ]

Smartphone manufacturers focus on design impact for product success.

Minimalist beauty and materials play a key role in smartphone design trends. [ more ]

Younger individuals are increasingly embracing featureless, retro-style flip phones as an alternative to smartphones, driven by a suspicion towards data-harvesting technologies. [ more ]

Transfermarkt's market valuations on Bayern Munich players show several players' values have declined. [ more ]

Seraphim Space is launching its second VC fund to invest in space tech startups, backed by major players in the aerospace sector. [ more ]

Obesity can be seen as a disease that may require ongoing medical intervention, such as the use of weight loss drugs for long-term maintenance. [ more ]

Finding profitable trending products for an online store can be challenging but crucial. Different strategies like solving customer pain points or capitalizing on trends can help overcome these challenges. [ more ]

Diversification reduces risk by spreading investments across various assets and asset classes, helping to balance out losses in a portfolio. [ more ]

Tesla's first-year sales drop signals broader market trends and caution among consumers.

Investors should prioritize thorough due diligence, financial scrutiny, and diversification for prudent portfolio management. [ more ]

San Francisco's highest-elevation home, with stunning views and a strategic location, is listed for $20 million. [ more ]

Shortage of homes will continue in 2024, keeping prices high despite potential mortgage rate drops.

Historic seasonal trends disrupted by the pandemic, but some normalization expected in 2024 with continued supply-demand imbalance. [ more ]

Decron Properties shifted investments from Los Angeles to Phoenix by selling assets in Thousand Oaks for a Phoenix property, using a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes. [ more ]

Sotheby's International Realty has lost its regional manager for Southern California to AKG Christie's International Real Estate.

AKG Christie's is expanding its presence in Southern California by opening seven offices across different locations. [ more ]

A significant portion of game developers are concerned about the sustainability of the live-service game model. [ more ]

Ubisoft cuts 45 positions to reorganize structures and enhance efficiency.

Mass layoffs have been occurring across the gaming industry since last year. [ more ]

Bitcoin dipped below $60,000, signaling a possible halt in decline. [ more ]

Inexperienced traders in cryptocurrency must avoid popular trends and panic selling to succeed. [ more ]

Brock Purdy's future contract is being discussed by the 49ers due to his performance and the changing market for quarterbacks. [ more ]

Spot bitcoin ETF flows have slowed after heavy buying, with IBIT being the only one with consecutive positive flows. [ more ]

The upcoming Bitcoin halving event will decrease the amount of BTC entering circulation from 900 to 450 per day. [ more ]

The most expensive residential sale was a house in Piedmont at $5.6 million.

Average price of residential sales in the area last week was $1.6 million. [ more ]

Meme coins and AI-linked tokens outperform major tokens like Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. [ more ]

The creator economy is booming, with increased investment in influencer marketing and a push for creators to receive fair compensation.

Linktree is positioning itself as an intermediary to facilitate creator growth and financial empowerment. [ more ]

Bitcoin startups at Pre-Seed stage saw a 360% year-over-year rise in transaction count.

Early-stage Bitcoin startups collectively raised almost $1 billion between 2021 and 2023. [ more ]

Spot-based bitcoin ETFs driving bitcoin's surge to new highs.

Potential for floodgates opening for Chinese investors into bitcoin as an alternative asset. [ more ]

Bitcoin's circulating supply inactive for over a year decreased from 70% to 65.8% in three months, possibly due to profit-taking in a rising market.

The decline in the percentage of inactive Bitcoin may indicate a trend of selling among investors who have been holding coins for over a year. [ more ]

Mergers and acquisitions valued at $10 billion or more have more than doubled in the first quarter of the year.

There is a surge in dealmaking activities globally with significant transactions across different sectors, indicating a strong M&A market trend. [ more ]

NFT sector is showing signs of recovery

Interest in NFTs is still steady despite past fluctuations [ more ]

Cat-themed meme coins like 'Cat in a Dogs World,' 'Book of Meow,' and 'Kitten Haimer' are gaining popularity on DEX platforms.

$MEW and $BOMEOW are among the top ten tokens on CoinMarketCap and DEXScreener, with fluctuating price predictions reflecting market sentiment. [ more ]

Craft beer industry experiencing shifts and challenges, including market saturation and changing consumer preferences.

Despite difficulties, craft beer is adapting with innovations, diversification, and a focus on quality over quantity. [ more ]

Non-alcoholic beers are becoming more mainstream, with breweries like DC Brau introducing canned NA beer.

Innovation in brewing methods, like using special yeast strains to create non-alcoholic beer, is helping breweries enter the NA market. [ more ]

Luxury real estate sales increased in Canada, but the GTA lags behind due to steep prices.

Mid-size markets like Calgary, Montreal, and Saskatoon experienced over 50% increase in luxury sales, fueled by lower prices. [ more ]