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Fed hawkishness meets peace deal relief

The Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but struck a more hawkish tone, unsettling Wall Street as investors digested signs that US policymakers now see scope for higher rates rather than cuts. US stocks closed lower after the decision, while European equities...
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Fed looms as Asian stocks rise

Asian equities mostly rose on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision tonight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 reaching a record high as chipmakers and industrial stocks advanced on strong trade data. US stocks ended mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average...
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Japan raises rates

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates to their highest level since the mid-1990s on Tuesday, lifting the yen and bond yields while Japan’s equity market also edged higher after the widely expected move. Asian stocks traded mixed as investors also assessed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s...
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US and Iran strike peace deal

The US and Iran agreed on Sunday to end their nearly four-month war, with the accord to be signed in Switzerland on Friday. US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade would reopen upon the signing. Oil prices dropped sharply following the announcement, with...

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Sustainability

Why battery recycling is key to the energy transition

Recycling can relieve resource scarcity as well as reduce waste - and capacity is developing fast.
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Upsetting America's electoral apple cart

The US midterm elections are always critical, particularly for presidents. They're equally important for investors, because changes in Congress can move markets.
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Sustainability

How capital can drive change

From traditional philanthropy to transition investing: Investors are increasingly aiming to combine financial goals with social and environmental impact. We present the four most common approaches.
Mika Kastenholz is the Global Head Investment Solutions at LGT Private Banking
Investment strategy

How to invest when familiar frameworks no longer seem to apply

Mika Kastenholz, LGT Global Head Investment Solutions, says that today's distorted business cycles mean investors need a clearsighted, global, and long-term focus more than ever.

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