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Women are rising in the investment world, starting earlier and prioritizing sustainability. Their long-term vision, risk awareness, and research-driven approach contribute to a unique and impactful investing style.

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05/03/2024

Which investment strategies are likely to generate the best long-term returns on equity markets?

After an exceptional year in 2023, major US technology stocks are reaching new heights, thanks notably to the artificial intelligence (AI) hype. Are we reliving a phenomenon similar to that of the Internet bubble of the 2000s?

Joe Biden's administration has put in place a vast investment programme that should strengthen the United States' dominant industrial position, particularly vis-à-vis Europe. But at what cost?

Disappointing performance from some ESG-labelled ETFs, record numbers of ESG fund closures in the US, increasing cases of "greenwashing"... Responsible investment is at a turning point. Find out more below.

The obesity drugs market offers substantial investment opportunities. Find out more in the FOCUS note attached.

While some 'secular' investment themes are strongly represented in portfolios (e.g. the 'Magnificent 7'), this is not the case for other bull markets. We have identified 5 of them.

This is one of the surprises of 2023. Despite rising interest rates, real dollar yields above 2% and a strong dollar, gold is close to all-time highs. What are the factors behind the rise in the price of yellow metal?

At the end of an eventful year, the Swiss economy has lived up to its reputation as the European continent's pole of stability in 2023. When the rest of Europe went into recession, Switzerland saw only a moderate slowdown in activity. While inflation in the eurozone reached levels not seen for decades, the pace of price increases in the Swiss Confederation remained largely contained.

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12/12/2023

Below are the top 10 events and surprises that could impact financial markets and the global economy in the New Year. These are not forecasts, but potential macro-economic, geopolitical or market events that are not anticipated by the financial markets. We also try to assess the probability of occurrence (high, medium, low) of each of them.

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