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Friedrich Merz (R), leader of Germany's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Photo Ina Fassbender / AFP
Investing
February 25, 2025

German elections: potential boost for the EU bond market

The market for joint EU bonds is likely to grow significantly in the coming years. In any case, the…
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Investing
February 24, 2025

Trump-Trades fade, leaving investors searching for the next big theme

Investors, once emboldened by the so-called ‘Trump trades’ - long U.S. dollar, short U.S. government…
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Investing
February 21, 2025

Poland as a proxy for peace restoration in Ukraine

At the edge of the abyss, the most beautiful flowers bloom. According to Sebastian Kahlfeld, senior…
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Investing
February 20, 2025

Private banks: gold has a place in every portfolio

The gold price has already risen by more than 40 percent in a year. Private banks are not deterred…
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The Bundestag in Berlin. Photo by Andy Ducker via Flickr.
Asset Allocation
February 19, 2025

Germany votes: a return to the 1930s or stability of the 1990s?

Around 60 million Germans are eligible to vote in Sunday’s national parliamentary elections. For…
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BLI's chief investment officer Guy Wagner
Investing
February 18, 2025

BLI’s Wagner: Trump’s unpredictability makes market forecasts a gamble

BLI’s cio Guy Wagner unpacks Trump’s unpredictability, US market dominance, and shifting investment…
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Investing
February 18, 2025

US inflation figures pressure private equity stocks – history suggests buying

US inflation rose to 3 percent in January, exceeding economists’ expectations of 2.9 percent…
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TEFAF fine art fair in Maastricht
Investing
February 14, 2025

Masterpieces or market assets? The fine line between art and commerce

With some exceptions, investors have tended to view art as a niche asset class—volatile, illiquid…
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Investing
February 13, 2025

‘Fantastic returns on cat bonds’

The increased likelihood of natural disasters due to climate change does not make investing in…
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Investing
February 12, 2025

Asian disruption outpaces European tradition in the automotive industry

Once the pinnacle of innovation, German car manufacturers now risk being overtaken by Chinese…
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Asset Allocation
February 11, 2025

Capital Group sees global champions as key to navigating uncertain times

In an uncertain macroeconomic environment, global asset manager Capital Group is focusing on…
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The Frankfurt stock exchange. Photo by Deutsche Boerse.
Asset Allocation
February 6, 2025

Europe’s blue-chips shine as markets weigh Trump’s moves

With global markets being shaken by Donald Trump, asset managers and strategists are advocating…
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Virginie Maisonneuve, global CIO Equity at Allianz Global Investors. Photo by AllianzGI.
Asset Allocation
February 6, 2025

‘Digital darwinism is redesigning a new global order’

Virginie Maisonneuve, global CIO equity at Allianz Global Investors explains why ‘Digital Darwinism’…
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Balance scale, photo by Piret Ilver on Unsplash
Investing
February 4, 2025

Active ETFs: A gimmick or a proven alpha play?

Despite scepticism, JPMorgan dominates Europe’s active ETF market, proving that alpha is possible…
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