The item level cap will increase in patch 2.2, and a vast number of items will be added along with high-level crafting recipes. With advanced materia melding, it would be quicker to outfit oneself with gear from the market, giving crafters an opportunity to make money and revitalize the market. A host of new crafting materials will also be added, so you'll want to keep an eye out.
Updates will continually introduce new items and materials for use by both battle and crafting classes, and we believe economic conditions will vary greatly when new patches are implemented. The first wave of this change will come in patch 2.2, so please keep an eye out for this.