Bloomberg Hong Kong’s government is set to sell its first batch of cheap homes under a new programme to help people get on the property ladder in the world’s least affordable housing market. The “starter homes” in Kowloon, across the harbour from Hong Kong Island, will be priced at about 38 percent below market levels — or around HK$13,000 ($1,662) …

Bloomberg An eastern Chinese city announced rule changes making it easier for people to sell homes, a move local media has called the first easing of such housing curbs nationwide in more than two years. Heze, a city of about 9 million, in 2017 began requiring individuals to own their homes for at least two years before putting them on …

Bloomberg US stocks climbed as investors waited to see whether Federal Reserve policy makers would strike a dovish stance when they reveal their rate decision on Wednesday. The S&P 500 Index edged higher in early trading as the Stoxx Europe 600 Index looked set to snap a four-day losing streak. Still, a cautious tone prevailed after executives from FedEx warned …