Blackstone launches lending platform to finance 50,000 US homes annually

High mortgage rates and high home prices are straining affordability, potentially stalling economic growth and impacting real estate investments. The post US housing market hits lowest sales pace since 2024 as mortgage rates squeeze buyers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post ClearBridge Exits Microsoft and Amazon Stakes for This Memory Chip Play appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR ClearBridge initiated a fresh stake in Micron, driven by accelerating AI memory chip demand Microsoft and Amazon positions were reduced during the quarter The fund completely divested from Intuit due to concerns about AI disruption in tax software Additional purchases included Alphabet, Arista Networks, Blackstone, and Tesla Analyst sentiment on Micron remains positive despite a recent 17% price decline ClearBridge Investments has made significant adjustments to its Large Cap Growth Strategy holdings in Q2 2026. The investment firm established a new position in Micron Technology while reducing exposure to Microsoft and Amazon. Additionally, it completely divested its Intuit holdings. These strategic shifts signal ClearBridge’s evolving perspective on AI-driven growth opportunities for the remainder of 2026. The Case for Micron ClearBridge characterized Micron as a

The rate hike may curb inflation but risks slowing economic recovery, impacting housing, currency strength, and global investment dynamics. The post Reserve Bank of New Zealand raises key interest rate for first time in three years appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Report finds widespread overbidding as rapid AI growth generates increased wealth in city where housing is scarce San Francisco’s AI boom has buyers spending unprecedented amounts of money on homes – much more than sellers are asking for. A new analysis from real-estate brokerage Compass, found that in the first half of 2026, more than 140 homes in the city sold for at least $1m above their asking price, 44 of them in June alone. Continue reading...

Insider Brief Quantum Systems has announced a $1.2 billion Series D financing round to expand production of uncrewed systems and related software for defense customers. The Munich-based company said the round values it at about $8 billion after the investment. The financing was co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent. Other investors include BOND, Fidelity […]

Residents and council say creating affordable housing is more urgent than ‘high-frequency trading’ in nearby City Campaigners in east London are opposing plans for a datacentre in Brick Lane that they say will worsen the area’s housing crisis and drive long-term residents away. The road, famed for its curry houses and 24-hour bagel shops, is the latest flashpoint in the rapid rollout of datacentres across the UK that aims to meet demand created by artificial intelligence. Continue reading...

Blackstone's potential exit from Indurent could reshape the UK logistics market, influencing investment trends and competitive dynamics. The post Blackstone begins investor talks on potential £6B exit from UK logistics platform Indurent appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Proposed campus becomes the latest casualty of growing backlash to the facilities in the US