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Strong first half of the year: What`s next for the stock markets?
Strong first half of the year: What`s next for the stock markets?
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Strong first half of the year: What`s next for the stock markets?

The stock markets look back on a strong first half of the year. In addition to the already familiar factors of inflation and key interest rates, the trend topic of artificial intelligence (AI) came into focus. In this interview, fund manager Tamás Menyhárt looks back on the past six months and tells us what has to happen for 2023 to end as happily as the first half of the year did.

Reduction in the pace of key interest rate increases
Reduction in the pace of key interest rate increases
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Reduction in the pace of key interest rate increases

More and more central banks are signalling a reduction in the pace at which they are raising key interest rates. However, as Chief Economist Gerhard Winzer explains, this does not necessarily mean that central banks are softening their focus on fighting inflation. Rather, a pause in the rate hike cycle would require a change in inflation dynamics.

New UK Prime Minister and New King During Turbulent Times
New UK Prime Minister and New King During Turbulent Times
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New UK Prime Minister and New King During Turbulent Times

The death of Queen Elizabeth II, her succession by Charles III and the appointment of the new prime minister, Liz Truss, mark a change of era in Great Britain. The government’s focus is on the fight against inflation and high energy prices.