Category: Investment Insights
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a rapid and profound transformation of business models in the software, consulting and IT services sector. The number of corporate clients recently put forward by OpenAI and Anthropic, one million and 300,000 respectively, reflects an adoption rate far higher than anticipated, fuelling stock market nervousness and weighing on valuation multiples. […]
The financial community is witnessing a decisive pivot. The anticipated decline in US benchmark interest rates represents more than just a cost adjustment; it looks set to serve as a powerful catalyst for transaction volumes across consumer debt markets, particularly in the residential mortgage sector. Indeed, a vast pool of borrowers will have a clear […]
The recent bankruptcies of Tricolor and First Brands in the US have cast a cloud on the private credit market, with public remarks from prominent financial world figures, including the metaphoric warning from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon about further losses in this asset class, saying more cockroaches will surface. While private credit clearly carries some […]
Some like it hot, others dark & bitter, white & crunchy, or plain & milky. But one thing is for sure: Nine out of ten people like chocolate. The tenth person always lies! Did you know that global chocolate consumption reached 29 million tons in 2024, for an average 1,3 kilogram per capita? And that […]
Amid the fast-evolving global geopolitical landscape, with a focus both on securing supply chains and boosting defence capabilities, rare earths are gaining in importance – and investor interest. What exactly are they, why are they critical, are they truly so rare, and can China’s dominance be challenged: these are the questions that we intend to […]
As we put pen to paper, the healthcare sector ranks last but one in the year-to-date performance table, fostering a distinct sense of “déjà-vu”. Indeed, 2023 and 2024 saw healthcare stocks take very little part in the overall equity market rally. At the onset of this year, however, the lights appeared to have turned greener: […]
As much of Europe suffocates under unusually hot early-summer temperatures, health authorities are insisting on the right gestures to adopt – with ingestion of sufficient fluids topping the list. A timely occasion to take a closer look at the beverage industry, focusing in particular on its fastest growing segment: energy drinks. Currently accounting for ca. […]
When our Investment Insights last covered Bitcoin, exactly one year ago, it was trading at around USD 63,000 after a bout of volatility triggered by the halving event. Since then, it has entered a period of relative stabilization, leading some market participants to revisit its potential role in global finance. While certain developments suggest growing […]
Periods of financial market turmoil test the resilience of traditional portfolios. Hedge fund strategies tend to stand out for their ability to generate positive or stable returns, even when equity and bond markets are correcting in tandem. 2022 proved a striking example, offering valuable lessons for navigating the current trade war environment, triggered by the […]
The clocks having just moved to summertime, no doubt that vacations plans are currently being discussed in many a household, with the booking of a cruise an increasingly popular option. Widely publicised new ship launches, a still low penetration rate, investments in private islands and repaired balance sheets: these are just some of the growth […]
Quantum computing promises to transform many industries, thanks to problem-solving capabilities that well exceed those of classic computers. When the leap will be made, and which of the competing quantum technologies wins out remain, however, open questions. Which makes for a field of intense investment, including by governments, but also an uncertain timeline to profitability. […]
