# migration
Latest news and articles about migration
Total: 3 articles found

Eleven Days Until Nowruz, Many Iranians Hesitate to Go Home as Fear Outweighs Tradition
As Nowruz approaches, many Iranians are opting not to return home, citing safety concerns, legal risks and economic pressures. This reluctance threatens traditional family reunions and carries wider social, economic and political implications for Iran and its diaspora.

The Global Housing Boom’s Two Illusions: Nominal Gains, Real Risks
Nominal house prices rose across more than 80 countries in 2025, fuelled by migration and a wave of overseas investment, especially from China. But when adjusted for inflation and currency movements, global real prices are flat or slightly down, and much of the nominal gain is concentrated in prime urban cores — a configuration that increases affordability pressures and financial‑stability risks.

Out of Sight, Not Out of Trouble: Why China’s County Housing Markets Have Stopped Falling
While China’s major cities continue to see housing corrections, many county-level markets have stabilised. Steady local demand from civil servants, returning migrants and skilled workers, lower financialisation by local developers, and improved housing products underpin this resilience, making county homes more consumption-oriented than investment vehicles.