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Equity markets started the week mixed after worries surrounding the stability of the financial sector were evident on trading floors on Friday again. Both US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s support for deposit protection and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde’s reassurance...

27 March 2023

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) and Bank of England (BoE) both forged ahead with rate hikes on Thursday, despite signs of financial sector instability emerging around the world. The moves - 50 basis points in Switzerland and 25 basis points in the UK - echo hikes by the European Central Bank last...

The Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 25 basis points in an effort to balance its fight against inflation with the need for stability in the financial sector. The move, which increases the federal funds target range to 4.75-5.00%, was largely in line with investor expectations. While...

Given the turmoil in the banking sector, central banks seem to be confronted with a dual mandate. While the fight against inflation remains the primary goal, the rate hike cycle is starting to show signs of fracturing. Therefore, the risk of an escalation of the banking crisis could play a...

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The healthcare sector is in the midst of fundamental change. What opportunities does this present for investors?

15 June 2022

The strained global economic environment is giving rise to talk of stagflation – but what is stagflation, exactly?

It recently happened to Tesla, and Lufthansa experienced it during the Coronavirus crisis: both were removed from a stock index. Does such a removal impact just a company’s image or does it also have financial repercussions?

Gold was a long-term investment trend in the 70ies.

Private individuals were prohibited from owning gold in the US for decades. This was followed by a wild bull market for precious metals with a sudden end.

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