Global Investment Climate – Key Points Waltzing economic scenarios punctuated by waves of uncertainty Banking crisis and threats to the stability of the financial system New paradigm for the evolution of monetary policies A generally positive first quarter for stocks and bonds Phasing out of the main risk factors by 2022 Relatively favourable conditions for […]
Global Investment Climate – Key Points The last quarter of 2022 is finally a little more optimistic Inflationary risks gradually decrease Aggressive monetary policies expected to ease in 2023 Weak but positive growth prospects in 2023 More favourable environment for the evolution of interest rates Positive outlook for financial assets UAE Investment Climate – Key […]
Global Investment Climate – Key Points Fed’s hawkish speech stops investor optimism dead in its tracks Abrupt and rapid adjustment of rate curves Historical correlation of asset classes in the decline Risk diversification through commodities The decline in inflation is not yet convincing enough Investors stunned by volatility UAE Investment Climate – Key Points UAE […]
Global Investment Climate – Key Points Geopolitics continues to influence the markets Inflationary slippage turned all expectations upside down Recession fears take over at the end of the quarter More restrictive monetary conditions are already having a noticeable impact A particularly volatile end to the quarter for financial assets After a dramatic first half of […]
Negative GDP in Q2. Resilient leading indicators. The BoE fears inflation at +12% Monetary policy measured. Decreasing risks for the pound. Opportunities in bonds. Attractive relative valuations for equities. Key Points UK GDP advanced by +0.8% in Q1 The 2nd quarter could be down by -0.2 Surprising resilience of leading indicators in Q2 Unemployment rate […]
Domestic demand is supporting growth. Strong franc dampens inflationary momentum. Unexpected change in monetary policy by the SNB. Extreme volatility in the capital market. A window of opportunity opens for Swiss stocks. Key Points Swiss economy resists headwinds Public and private consumption remain the main drivers of the Swiss economy Leading indicators continue to plummet […]
Global Investment Climate – Key Points A transitional quarter for financial assets Monetary policy normalisation begins The business cycle is not threatened by the Delta variant The real drivers of inflation are not transitory Long-term interest rate cycle trending up Return of uncertainty for risky assets UAE Investment Climate – Key Points UAE economy on […]
The Swiss economy is in top form. Growth figures leading to trend reversal in bond markets. The SNB is still not afraid of inflation. Significant correction underway in equity markets. Key Points Swiss GDP grows +1.8% in Q2 2021 and 7.7% year-on-year Strong comeback of domestic demand Leading indicators support a solid growth outlook Manufacturing […]