Comment & Analysis Archives - Page 177 of 526

UK economic resilience offers mixed outlook

June 20, 2023

The UK economy is proving resilient, and its growth prospects have improved thanks to lower energy costs, more predictable fiscal policy, and better relations with its European Union trading partners.

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CS' troubled past is now UBS's present

June 20, 2023

At least in theory – because in practice, with the CS takeover last March, UBS also took on the legal risks of the ailing big bank.

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Study on alternative investments and private assets among Swiss investors

June 20, 2023

A recent survey of 300 Swiss high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) conducted by Lombard Odier, has revealed that the share of investments in private assets is steadily growing in the current market environment.

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Taking a Breather

June 20, 2023

The Fed still sees the need to raise rates and expects to keep the rates elevated level for some time.

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Six steps for finding the best trades

June 19, 2023

To ensure you invest well and grow your wealth, you will need to learn the basics of researching and analysing the benefits and risks of each investment opportunity.

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Quality income equities – why now?

June 19, 2023

Income-seeking investors can look to a variety of opportunities in fixed income, where we hold a most preferred view.

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Team Malizia set sail on the final leg of The Ocean Race after a dramatic start

June 19, 2023

Racing for the remaining three boats continued, with Team Malizia second through the departure gates as they headed away from The Hague to negotiate the English Channel.

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Moving beyond the inflation shock

June 19, 2023

In the US, rate-sensitive areas: housing, investment, manufacturing, and trade are slowing or contracting, while services have been more robust.

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Monthly letter: Balancing act

June 16, 2023

As we approach the second half of 2023, markets are pricing a benign path forward. Implied equity volatility is the lowest since the onset of the pandemic, and the S&P 500 is up 20% from October’s low.