2008 versus 2022: are we set for another Global Financial Crisis?
Below we compare today’s environment with where we stood prior to the 2007-2008 Global Financial Crisis across eight prominent macroeconomic metrics.
Comment & Analysis
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UBS Outlook Switzerland – Wages are lagging behind inflation
This is due to the expected sharp downturn in the Swiss economy and a moderation in inflation.
Quilter’s Henry: Why it’s better to be early when calling the end of the bear market
The investment manager says younger investors that are quick to buy the dip could have the correct strategy.
Working for UBS and CS: The work-life balance suffers
Wages are traditionally considered to be the decisive factor.
Central Bankers Diverge, As Investors Go Bottom Fishing
The Federal Reserve last week only confirmed the market’s long-held suspicion that the central bank would have to target higher policy rates
Tencent, ByteDance, Alibaba founders see fortunes plunge as China billionaire list loses nearly 300 members
The number of billionaires on the annual Hurun China Rich List falls to 1,305, while their overall wealth declines by 18 per cent to US$3.5 trillion
Zurich foundation falls far short of property fundraising target
1291 The Swiss Investment Foundation has raised CHF 83.4m of net new money since July.
Monthly Update: When Will The Big Interest Rate Hikes End?
Some markets seemed a little less spooked by rising inflation and interest rates recently. Here’s why…
The Trend Among The Wealthy Buying Low Priced Unique Gifts
A characteristic of these luxury products is that they are usually costly.
Swiss company bankruptcies are increasing rapidly in the financial sector
For the year as a whole, Creditreform expects a high in insolvencies. More than 6,600 companies would no longer survive the year, it is said.
Credit Suisse Doles Out Millions To Keep Dealmakers
Also during the third quarter, 63 million francs of deferred fixed cash compensation was granted in investment banking, wealth management, and asset management.
BoE 0.75% interest rate hike marks biggest increase in over three decades
The change of Prime Minister appears to have restored some calm to UK bond markets, and the BoE could take a smaller step as a result.