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China Prepares Itself for Trade War and Makes Plans to Get Economy Back on Track
China Prepares Itself for Trade War and Makes Plans to Get Economy Back on Track
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China Prepares Itself for Trade War and Makes Plans to Get Economy Back on Track

China’s government wants to get the country’s stagnating economy back on track and is preparing for a trade dispute with the US. Under the motto “Made in China 2025,” the goal is to achieve growth of 5 percent. The focus is on key industries: Did you know that China has become the global market leader in renewable energies and produces by far the most electric cars worldwide?

Read more about this and investment opportunities with funds in our blog.

Get Flexible – YOU INVEST funds are starting up again
Get Flexible – YOU INVEST funds are starting up again
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Get Flexible – YOU INVEST funds are starting up again

From March, the YOU INVEST funds will be gradually reorganized. With the renaming to YOU INVEST FLEXIBLE, the funds will not only have a new name but also a more flexible investment strategy and new opportunities through additional diversified sub-funds in which the funds of the YOU INVEST family can invest from the realignment onwards. You can find all the information on the changeover in today’s blog post 👉

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Get Flexible – YOU INVEST funds are starting up again
Get Flexible – YOU INVEST funds are starting up again
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Get Flexible – YOU INVEST funds are starting up again

From March, the YOU INVEST funds will be gradually reorganized. With the renaming to YOU INVEST FLEXIBLE, the funds will not only have a new name but also a more flexible investment strategy and new opportunities through additional diversified sub-funds in which the funds of the YOU INVEST family can invest from the realignment onwards. You can find all the information on the changeover in today’s blog post 👉

After the election, Germany is facing a change of direction
After the election, Germany is facing a change of direction
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After the election, Germany is facing a change of direction

After the election in Germany, a two-party coalition could quickly be formed under the leadership of the CDU politician Merz. After five years of economic stagnation, the potential for a change of course is there. The trend-setting German stock index (DAX) is rising.

Luxury goods sector could resume expansion
Luxury goods sector could resume expansion
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Luxury goods sector could resume expansion

For years, the growing demand for luxury lifestyle products kept the tills of the luxury goods industry ringing. In 2024, that has changed: after years of booming sales, the industry experienced a decline for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak of 2020.

This year, the market could return to growth. Hopes are pinned on a comeback of the important sales market China and a growing appetite for luxury goods among Americans. How are the listed industry heavyweights LVMH & Co. faring in this environment and why are European stocks particularly worth a look in the world of glamor and luxury?

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Markets

Sustainability

The ethical business case: What is the case for ESG?
The ethical business case: What is the case for ESG?

The ethical business case: What is the case for ESG?

Climate protection has long since arrived in the financial industry. Even though there has recently been political headwind for ESG in some countries, the topic remains important for investors. This is because taking sustainability factors into account makes sense for companies in a number of ways. You can find out more about this in the article.

Equities

Luxury goods sector could resume expansion
Luxury goods sector could resume expansion
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Luxury goods sector could resume expansion

For years, the growing demand for luxury lifestyle products kept the tills of the luxury goods industry ringing. In 2024, that has changed: after years of booming sales, the industry experienced a decline for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak of 2020.

This year, the market could return to growth. Hopes are pinned on a comeback of the important sales market China and a growing appetite for luxury goods among Americans. How are the listed industry heavyweights LVMH & Co. faring in this environment and why are European stocks particularly worth a look in the world of glamor and luxury?

Bonds