Articles about “Current markets”
Weekly Winzer: Cash is king
The events in the Middle East continue to have the markets in their grip: both equities and bonds suffered further losses. The price of gold is also falling in anticipation of rising interest rates. The duration of the fighting and the impact on the energy infrastructure in the region remain crucial.
Weekly Winzer: Escalation in Middle East
After the weekend, energy prices continued to rise significantly amid the Iran war. How risky is the conflict for the global economy and how do we act in portfolio positioning? Chief economist Gerhard Winzer assesses the market situation at the start of the week.