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Investor caution prevailed on Friday as a renewed threat to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, while traders awaited US labour-market data that could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations. Wall Street ended Thursday lower after returning rate concerns...

7 August 2026

A renewed retreat in semiconductor shares pushed Asian equities lower on Thursday, with losses particularly pronounced in South Korea and Japan after disappointing investor reactions to US technology-sector results. Wall Street ended Wednesday mixed as a record-setting Dow contrasted with...

Prospects for reduced tensions with Iran bolstered risk appetite on Tuesday, pushing crude prices lower and helping European and US equities advance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 reached record highs, while upbeat corporate results reignited enthusiasm for AI-related shares and...

Signs of a diplomatic opening between Washington and Tehran eased concerns over further disruption in the Middle East on Monday, helping Wall Street’s major indices move closer to record territory as technology shares led gains. Asian equities were mixed but largely higher on Tuesday as...

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After an exit, entrepreneurs suddenly find themselves with substantial capital to invest. But preserving and growing wealth over the long term is very different from building a successful business. Here are some of the most common misconceptions about wealth management.

28 July 2026

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...

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.

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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

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Markets await US jobs report as oil fears mount

Chip sell-off unsettles markets

Iran hopes and strong earnings from AI-related companies lift stocks

Tech rebound lifts markets

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Entrepreneurship

After the exit: How should I manage my wealth?

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

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