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Market outlook 2025: what opportunities and challenges we can expect for next year
Market outlook 2025: what opportunities and challenges we can expect for next year

Market outlook 2025: what opportunities and challenges we can expect for next year

2025 brings significant political changes: First and foremost, a new (and at the same time old) US president, whose plans and intentions are not yet entirely clear. In Europe, meanwhile, we are facing economic challenges, but also opportunities due to possible interest rate cuts by the ECB. What can we expect from the coming year and how can investors position themselves? Read more about this in today’s blog post.

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Going public: These companies might be floated on the stock exchange in 2025
Going public: These companies might be floated on the stock exchange in 2025

Going public: These companies might be floated on the stock exchange in 2025

After almost 3,000 IPOs worldwide in 2021, the number of IPOs has fallen in the past three years. This could change again in 2025, when some companies, primarily from the tech industry, are likely to venture onto the trading floor next year. In today’s blog post, we explain what these companies are and what an IPO actually means for a company.

Traffic light coalition stop – fast lane or reform logjam in Germany?
Traffic light coalition stop – fast lane or reform logjam in Germany?
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Traffic light coalition stop – fast lane or reform logjam in Germany?

First, Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, and then the end of the coalition government: What does the German economy have to look forward to? Experts see major challenges ahead for the world’s fourth-largest economy. However, the upcoming elections also offer the potential for a fresh start. In today’s blog post, we discuss what this could look like.

Deficit spiraling out of control: French government plans drastic austerity program
Deficit spiraling out of control: French government plans drastic austerity program

Deficit spiraling out of control: French government plans drastic austerity program

The high deficit in the French national budget is forcing the new government to implement drastic austerity measures. Investors are keeping a close eye on the announced plans, as the tense financial situation has been noticeable on the stock market for some time.

The four seasons: when should I buy equities, Bitcoin, or gold?
The four seasons: when should I buy equities, Bitcoin, or gold?

The four seasons: when should I buy equities, Bitcoin, or gold?

Just as in nature, there are different seasons in the economy. This also has an influence on the stock markets – depending on the season, different asset classes such as equities, gold or bonds make sense. The good news for investors is that you don’t necessarily have to worry about the seasons; you can simply leave it to the experts.

US elections: are the billions of investments in green technologies at risk?
US elections: are the billions of investments in green technologies at risk?

US elections: are the billions of investments in green technologies at risk?

Two years ago, the USA initiated its energy transition with the Inflation Reduction Act. This was followed by billions in subsidies and investments in renewable energies. What will happen to the Act if Donald Trump makes a comeback to the White House? Is the “Green Rush” in danger of coming to an end?