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US stocks rallied on Monday, driven by strong performances from semiconductor companies following Broadcom's upbeat earnings report. The US Dollar Index remained near a two-year high, buoyed by elevated US Treasury yields. Asian equity markets showed mixed results on Christmas Eve, with Japan's...

24 December 2024

US stock markets rebounded on Friday after the latest personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index showed inflation rising less than anticipated. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all posted gains, driven by the encouraging inflation data, which provided some relief to investors...

Global equities declined late in the week as the Federal Reserve's (Fed) cautious rate-cutting path for next year weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones managed to end its ten-day losing streak on Thursday, but tech stocks tumbled. European markets saw significant declines on Thursday and...

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We maintain our pro-cyclical stance in the run-up to 2025 and leave our tactical positioning unchanged. Our economic forecast remains steady, but the incoming Trump administration introduces an element of uncertainty. We favour US equities for earnings growth and see catch-up potential in...

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It's been a strong year for many asset classes globally, as the global economy has demonstrated resilience in the face of continued, if moderate, inflation. Rising geopolitical risks do pose a concern, but strategic fiscal policies and a broadening earnings recovery are creating a positive...

17 December 2024

A sumo wrestler kneels in front of three young boys, also dressed in traditional sumo clothing. Spectators in the background.

Whether on the slopes, the pitch or in the boardroom, sports families and entrepreneurial dynasties have more in common than just their impressive achievements. Because in addition to passing on their genetic legacy from one generation to the next, both also excel at preserving and transmitting...

Discover our wine miniseries "Sip & Sparkle" and watch sommeliers H.S.H. Princess Marie von und zu Liechtenstein and Lisa Bader smell, savour and discuss some of their favourite wines. This time, it's all about mature wines.

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The quick answer is: Yes, but not necessarily in the near-term. Long-term debt sustainability is an issue, and temporary spikes in government bond yields may become more common. But it's not a reason for investors to avoid bonds altogether.

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