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Asian markets were mostly higher on Monday, buoyed by gains in Japan and Korea, while mainland Chinese stocks lagged despite new government measures to boost consumption. European and US stocks ended last week on a positive note, recovering from earlier losses. This week, investors will closely...

17 March 2025

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Since the financial crisis of 2008 and the support measures taken in response to the Covid pandemic, public debt has risen sharply in many countries. Philipp Lisibach, Head of Research & Strategy Europe at LGT Private Banking, and Sebastian Ramspeck, international correspondent and presenter at...

US stock markets experienced significant losses on Thursday as economic concerns resurfaced, particularly affecting technology stocks. Investor anxiety was heightened by the potential for another round of tit-for-tat tariffs after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on European...

US technology stocks recovered on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq-100 leading gains as inflation in the US eased in February. Fears surrounding the state of the global economy, given the unpredictability of US trade policy, crept back in on Thursday, with Asian markets trading lower.

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From feathers to food, the unconventional materials artists often use in their artworks present a range of conservation challenges. What should collectors consider before investing in a work that uses these materials?

12 March 2025

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Both private equity and private debt can provide valuable diversification and risk-adjusted returns.

An elderly man in an apron sits on a chair in front of an old grocery store, next to a child perched on a crate.

Successful family-owned businesses show that the keys to longevity are not size or fast growth, but a commitment to quality, adaptability, and family values.

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With markets in many countries, trading in carbon credits is an essential feature of the journey to global net-zero emissions. An overview.

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