While it appears some of these markets are “cash” it is (was) heavily fueled by cheap money in the developed world and those cash buyers will be drying up real fast, especially since 2 year treasuries are now approaching 4 percent.

I currently work a full-time job as a treasury analyst in the renewable energy industry and am eager to obtain as much knowledge as possible. 

This doesn’t even factor in the higher rates now and the impact it will have on cash flow. 5 percent 6-month treasuries right now are a good place to ride this transition phase out.

Treasury yields have plummeted today and ever since the SVB news we're seeing cracks now forming the economy.

Gains8% In russian markets:: 14% Treasury notes as of less than 6 months ago8% Chinese markets:: Double digit gains for a while now8% US markets:: 8-12%8% Swiss markets:: Depends on the year, 4-148% Saudi markets:: Same as above, 4-185% Gold:: For holding on international market dips5% Silver:: Same as above5% Platinum::same5% palladium::same5% Lithium:: Major spikes in value year over year5% Copper:: Same3% Cattle:: Cant eat gold.

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Hard to go wrong with 5% yield on 1 year treasury bonds.  

People started talking about it more at the start of this year when rates were really going up, and they haven't stopped.So sellers with equity who are willing to finance that equity can definitely get a better price (because they're willing to take on the risk of being a mortgage holder instead of buying Treasuries, who knows why, possibly for installment sale/tax purposes).

recently, companies have been bringing all sorts of "Real world assets" (RWA) such as US Treasuries, bonds, equities, and of course Real Estate -- on to the blockchain. here is a link to a recent report on the latest developments in this field:https://www.rwa.xyz/blog/prime...would love to get folks' thoughts on this as an alternative pathway toward investing in real estate.

recently, companies have been bringing all sorts of "Real world assets" (RWA) such as US Treasuries, bonds, equities, and of course Real Estate -- on to the blockchain. here is a link to a recent report on the latest developments in this field:https://www.rwa.xyz/blog/prime...would love to get folks' thoughts on this as an alternative pathway toward investing in real estate.