With the outbreak of war in Iran, the rally in the price of gold has also stalled. Despite the geopolitical risks, the precious metal has recently been weak. However, there are a number of factors that could drive the gold price back into higher spheres, as portfolio manager Gabor Minarik analyzes in his article.
The US, Israel, and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The markets have reacted positively, but does this mean lasting peace? Chief Economist Gerhard Winzer analyzes this in his weekly market commentary.
How does the ERSTE STOCK WORLD equity fund invest? Fund manager Andreas Böger explains the fund’s strategy, quality-focused approach, and current positioning—and why he believes the fund is well-positioned for volatile market conditions.
On International Women’s Day, we are focusing on a key issue for the future: financial independence as the key to female self-determination. In times of economic uncertainty in particular, it becomes clear how crucial financial independence is – especially for women who want to shape their future independently of their partner or family structures.
With the rapidly growing power requirements of modern AI applications, renewable energies, high-performance grids, and flexible storage solutions are coming into focus. Read why the energy question is becoming a decisive factor in the digital future in our new blog post.
Although the extended ceasefire in the Iran conflict reduces short-term risks, the outlier risk for the economy and markets remains. Chief economist Gerhard Winzer explains in his weekly market commentary why potential energy shortages are becoming a key factor.
The Middle East conflict remains a key issue for global capital markets. Erste Group’s Group Chief Investment Office has analyzed the market implications in two scenarios. Read now!
From financiers to trading to crypto: how GenZ invests today, which mistakes often cost money and what really matters when it comes to long-term wealth accumulation.
As expected, the US Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate once again. This is a positive step for the markets. But how will the Fed continue with its interest rate policy in the new year?
Investors around the world are wondering whether the current developments surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) are only a hype on the stock markets or actually heralding a new era of value creation. What is really behind the boom? Bernhard Ruttenstorfer, fund manager of ERSTE STOCK TECHNO, assesses the situation.
Gold on the rise: Will the rally continue and what opportunities are still available for investors? Read today’s blog post to find out what is behind the development of the gold price and why shares in the gold sector might also be worth a look.
What distinguishes high-yield bonds and how do they differ from other bonds? We explain this in today’s blog post. You will also learn which funds investors can use to invest specifically in companies in the high-yield segment.
So far, the year 2022 has brought significant price losses on the stock markets. Inflation and rising interest rates are often cited as the reason. But why is that the case?
For many investors, a fund savings plan is a useful way to build up capital over the long term. To make sure this works, our expert Johann Griener has 5 useful tips for getting over difficult market times.
The COP30 climate conference in Brazil did produce a new package of measures—but there was no major breakthrough. Read today’s blog post to find out why the phase-out of fossil fuels is still a long way off, what new initiatives have been launched, and how the results are being assessed.
Today’s World Environment Day focuses on environmental and climate protection under the slogan “Our Power, Our Planet.” Find out how we, as an active investor, are driving sustainable change in companies in today’s blog post.
Around 8.7 million different species live on Earth – and they all provide important “ecosystem services”. This is precisely why the protection of biodiversity is essential. In the area of engagement, this year we are focusing on the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and are making contact with one of the world’s largest corporations in this sector.
