Consumer Spending Forecast 2025: Good Jobs And Savings Drive Growth

By: People shop in the Glendale Galleria (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)Getty ImagesConsumer spending will play a large role in the economy in 2025, as it always does. However, the impact has often been overstated. Nonetheless, the strong footing of households—in the aggregate—set the stage for solid economic gains this year, though with the potential…

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MANTRA Blockchain to Tokenize $1B of Real-World Assets for UAE-Based Property Firm DAMAC

MANTRA, a layer-1 blockchain designed for tokenized real-world assets (RWA), entered an agreement with United Arab Emirates-based property conglomerate DAMAC Group to bring at least $1 billion of the firm’s assets to blockchain rails, the companies announced Thursday in a press release. The deal will allow investors to finance DAMAC’s portfolio companies spanning across various…

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19 Real Estate Investment Trends To Watch In 2025

getty For real estate professionals, keeping up with current trends is vital in a constantly evolving market. Between sustainability, portfolio diversification and the expansion of technology like AI and virtual reality, making wise real estate investment decisions today requires thorough knowledge of the opportunities and challenges on the horizon. Below, 19 Forbes Business Council members…

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