With no major economic data coming out of the US due to the ongoing US government shutdown, the earnings season kicking off this week takes on particular importance in these circumstances. What can we expect and what should we be watching for? The consensus expects S&P500 earnings grew 6% yoy in Q3-2025 Economic Calendar Without […]
The tug-of-war that has played out for several months, under the spotlight of the media, between the President of the United States and his counterpart at the Federal Reserve, goes far beyond the near-term trajectory of U.S. policy rates. It questions the very role of a central bank and the importance of its independence from […]
After a week’s vacation, I’m back at the office. Although quite a lot has happened in recent days, including the US government shutdown, the strong rebound in the pharmaceutical sector (big sentiment relief after the deal between Pfizer and US administration), the resignation of the French prime minister, and the unexpected victory of a woman […]
Dans le journal Le Temps de ce jour, la chronique de Alfredo Piacentini, managing partner de DECALIA : « Malgré Trump, la Fed reste crédible et indépendante ». Le bras de fer entre la Maison-Blanche et la Réserve fédérale relance un débat essentiel : jusqu’où va l’indépendance d’une banque centrale ?
Geopolitics, AI, unmanned systems, the defense sector is undergoing a transformation and the so-called “defense super-cycle” is just beginning. In his latest piece, Roberto Magnatantini, CFA takes us through the key drivers, risks, and opportunity zones.
Certains l’aiment chaud, d’autres noir et amer, blanc et croquant, ou nature et au lait. Mais une chose est sûre : Neuf personnes sur dix aiment le chocolat. La dixième ment toujours ! En effet, saviez-vous que la consommation mondiale de chocolat s’est montée à 29 millions de tonnes en 2024, soit 1,3 kg en moyenne par […]
Unlike classic corporate credit, tech lending requires specialist expertise. Opportunities are often complex, highly bespoke, and outside the reach of traditional banks. Investors typically access this segment through niche private credit managers (GPs) with deep sector knowledge, structuring skills, and active monitoring capabilities. Who are the key players ? These GPs are the gateways to the […]
Who would have thought it? After four matchdays, Cagliari Calcio is sitting in seventh place in Serie A following its 2-1 victory over Lecce at the weekend. It may not last, but it proves that smaller, less popular teams can spring surprises and outperform the big clubs that dominate the headlines. The same is true […]
Lorsqu’on lit un article sur le thème de la guerre, on tombe généralement sur une citation de Sun Tzu, Machiavel ou Clausewitz. Pourtant, rien ne semble aussi bien résumer la situation européenne actuelle que la boutade de Pierre Desproges : « Moi, je n’ai pas de cancer, je n’en aurai jamais, je suis contre. » Ecrit par […]
