After US President Donald Trump continued to demand that the US gain control over Greenland, he has now announced further tariffs against certain EU countries. How might the Greenland issue develop, and what are the possible consequences?
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.
While all eyes were on the conflict surrounding US President Donald Trump’s Greenland plans this week, the prices of gold and silver continued their record run unabated. The reasons for the rally are manifold and are unlikely to disappear any time soon. It doesn’t always have to be physical gold to participate in this trend. More on this in today’s blog post.
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.
Phishing, deepfakes, and targeted attacks on the internet are on the rise—and with them, the cybersecurity industry is growing rapidly. How well equipped are companies to deal with these increasing threats, and where do the opportunities and risks lie for investors? Find out in today’s blog post.
Despite political headwinds, the outlook for sustainable investing is positive. Renewable energies are continuing to gain ground, but this trend is not yet fully reflected on the capital market. Read more in the blog post by Walter Hatak, Head of Responsible Investments.
From geopolitics to AI, the range of topics at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos was diverse. The conflict over the USA’s Greenland claims was the main focus of the summit. In today’s blog post, we look at what else was on the agenda at the meeting of leading politicians and economic experts.
With the “Donroe Doctrine”, a new term is shaping the first few weeks of the year. Despite the geopolitical events, the markets are proving robust, which is probably also due to positive economic data. Read more about this in the latest commentary by Chief Economist Gerhard Winzer.
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.
