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The Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to leave interest rates unchanged this week, but the press conference will be closely watched for signals on the policy outlook amid persistent inflation risks. In the UK and Japan, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan are also set to announce their...

27 July 2026

Stock markets in the US and Europe declined on Thursday as higher oil prices and post-earnings losses in Alphabet and Tesla weakened sentiment. The European Central Bank (ECB) held rates unchanged as it assessed the inflationary effects of the Middle East conflict. Friday starts off with equity...

Markets are entering the second half of the year with a more supportive growth-inflation mix, even as geopolitical risks remain elevated. Earlier declines in energy prices have helped inflation retreat meaningfully, restoring some confidence among consumers and businesses. The US economy...

The European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its monetary policy decision today, facing a looming threat of persistent inflation as geopolitical tensions increase. Markets traded cautiously midweek as the Iran war and AI investments remain the main themes shaping equity markets. In the face of...

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Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at extraordinary speed, and private banking is no exception. For H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein, Chairman LGT, this shift opens up powerful opportunities - and raises fundamental questions about the essence of banking and the value...

23 July 2026

Historically, uncertainty around these pivotal contests has tended to subdue stock returns in the runup to midterm elections, although performance often improves once the results are known.

Many would-be entrepreneurs spend years waiting for that one brilliant idea. But successful businesses rarely start with a flash of inspiration. More often, they start with a feel for the market, curiosity and the courage to take the plunge.

Rewilding restores the natural dynamics of damaged ecosystems. We explain why key species, such as rhinos, play a central role in this process, and why successful conservation projects can only be achieved in partnership with the local population.

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Market view and Insights The essential information on business, investments and finer things in life

Global Investment Outlook

Mid-year 2026: at the event horizon

Market view

LGT Navigator

Fed's next rate decision in the sights

Oil, tech and US tariffs weigh on markets

August 2026 - in a nutshell

Inflation risks cloud ECB rate decision and tech earnings set to test markets

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Investment strategy

The future of private banking: The human factor in the age of AI

Equity investors need to keep an eye on the US midterms

You don't need a brilliant idea to start a business

Rewilding: Bringing back the wilderness

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