05 February 2026 | 1 min. readingtime
Financial markets got off to a good start this year, despite all the geopolitical turmoil. Stock markets in Asia and emerging markets played a starring role. US stocks lagged behind, and the dollar fell in value. European capital market interest rates also fell slightly.
January 2026 presented a positive picture for stock markets. Many stock markets even reached new record levels. For example, the Dutch AEX index broke through the 1,000-point barrier for the first time in history, and the US S&P 500 index briefly exceeded the 7,000-point barrier. It was striking that the Nasdaq index, which mainly comprises US technology shares, came close to the record high of late October 2025, but just failed to break through that level. At the end of January, most stock markets were back below their peak levels.
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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 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.
07 November 2025 | 2 min. readingtime
In financial markets, October was broadly similar to September, and indeed to the entirety of 2025 so far. Stock prices rose globally, but most significantly in Japan and emerging markets. Capital market interest rates fell slightly, and as a result, bonds also delivered positive returns.
