07 May 2025 | 1 min. readingtime
April was anything but boring for the stock markets. Much of the turbulence stemmed from the uncertainty surrounding the trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President Trump, particularly targeting China. On April 2nd, Trump announced import tariffs on nearly every country in the world, only to follow up in the days after with 90-day pauses for some nations and exceptions for certain products, like smartphones. Apparently, pricier smartphones are still a step too far. In line with these chaotic announcements, financial markets were also quite volatile.
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05 March 2026 | 2 min. readingtime
Despite doubts about AI and concerns about possible escalation in the Middle East, February 2026 was another good month for equity investors.
05 February 2026 | 1 min. readingtime
January saw stellar performances on stock markets in Asia and emerging markets. US equities lagged behind, and the dollar fell in value. European capital market interest rates also fell slightly.
05 January 2026 | 1 min. readingtime
Financial market results were mixed in December. In contrast, sentiment in Europe was clearly positive, while capital market interest rates rose there.
