The midterm elections could alter the political balance of power in Washington. But what are the implications for the US economy, national debt, and financial markets? Todays blog post provides the answers.
Erste Asset Management Investment Blog
Money, Funds, Stocks & more – The Investment Blog of Erste Asset Management
Global Economy Between AI Boom and Crises: What’s Coming in 2027?
The global economy is expected to return to stronger growth in 2027, but numerous risks are clouding the outlook. While high energy prices and rising debt are weighing on activity, the AI boom is providing tailwinds. Find out what the International Monetary Fund expects for the coming years in today’s blog post.

Weight loss pills, cancer research, takeovers: The pharmaceutical industry ahead of the next growth wave
The pharmaceutical sector is counting on tomorrow’s blockbusters: Strong quarterly results, promising drug pipelines and a new wave of takeovers are creating a sense of optimism in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. We highlight the trends currently driving the sector.
ATX at Record Levels: How Much Potential Does the Austrian Stock Market Still Have?
The ATX continued its strong performance in 2026, reaching new highs. But what lies behind this rise, and how is the Austrian stock market currently valued? Fund manager Bernhard Haas puts the latest developments into context and explains which companies and sectors are currently in the spotlight.
ETF or Fund? The Wrong Question.
“ETF or fund?” sounds a bit like “espresso or coffee?” After all, every ETF is a fund – but by no means is every fund an ETF. What matters, therefore, is not so much the label as the role a product is intended to fulfill in your portfolio. Learn more about the differences and similarities.
Latest Posts
Winds of Change? The 2026 Midterms
The midterm elections could alter the political balance of power in Washington. But what are the implications for the US economy, national debt, and financial markets? Todays blog post provides the answers.

International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026
Last week, the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026 took place in Bangkok. Fund manager Tolgahan Memisoglu participated and shares his impressions.
Global Economy Between AI Boom and Crises: What’s Coming in 2027?
The global economy is expected to return to stronger growth in 2027, but numerous risks are clouding the outlook. While high energy prices and rising debt are weighing on activity, the AI boom is providing tailwinds. Find out what the International Monetary Fund expects for the coming years in today’s blog post.
Markets and opinions
Prospect of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends oil prices rising again
On the oil market, all eyes remain fixed on the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s peace talks with the US appear to have reached an impasse, and there is still no sign of an end to the war.
Stock Markets at Midyear: Why Headlines Aren’t Everything
Geopolitical crises, tariffs, and uncertainty frequently dominated the headlines in the first half of the year – yet the stock markets proved surprisingly resilient. Find out why this isn’t a contradiction and what investors should keep an eye on in the second half of the year in today’s market commentary on the mid-year 2026 stock market review.
SpaceX goes public: What lies behind the biggest IPO in history
Reports are flooding in, the roadshow is underway – and on Thursday, 12 June 2026, Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX will be traded on the Nasdaq for the first time under the ticker $SPCX. A good moment to take a step back and take a sober look: What lies behind the valuation? Where are the opportunities – and where are the risks?
Weekly Winzer
A concise summary of what the markets are watching: the weekly market commentary by Chief Economist Gerhard Winzer 👉
Financial Know How
What is the key interest rate?
The European Central Bank’s monetary policy has a significant impact on the economy and financial markets. Key interest rates play a central role in this, as central banks use them primarily to steer interest rates at the short end of the yield curve. In this article, we explain the function of key interest rates, which rates are particularly relevant, and how they affect the economy and financial markets.
Profits, losses, lessons: What you really have to know about trading
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.
Investing with more options – but also more decisions
The world of investment has rarely been as diverse and at the same time as confusing as it is today. With so many investment opportunities, it is easy for private investors to lose track. But there are also simple and more attractive alternatives.
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Sustainability

Engagement & Voting Report 2025: How Active Ownership Can Make a Difference
How can active ownership make a difference? In our new blog post, we summarize the key highlights of the 2025 Engagement & Voting Report – from voting on over 600 companies to governance and biodiversity engagements, and Erste AM’s first sovereign engagement.
Sustainable water management: an exciting investment case?
Outdated infrastructure, climate change, and the boom in AI data centers make sustainable water management more necessary than ever. In this interview, fund manager Clemens Klein explains why investments in water management are also attractive to investors and what opportunities they present.

Sustainable investing 2026: From orange back to green?
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.
















