by Gerhard Massenbauer | Feb 14, 2025 | Analysis, Multi-currency
The current geopolitical situation remains characterised by a high degree of uncertainty. With the upcoming US presidential election and the possible re-emergence of Donald Trump as a key player, both transatlantic relations and the global trading architecture are...
by Gerhard Massenbauer | Feb 10, 2025 | Markets
Stocks and Gold Rise as Trump Gets Going The Fed announced a pause in interest rates at last week’s meeting in order to await further developments in the data situation. The labour market is consolidating at a good level and the economy is booming. Jay Powell...
by Gerhard Massenbauer | Feb 4, 2025 | Analysis, Markets, Multi-currency
Economic development in the emerging markets has stagnated for over 15 years. The slump in commodity prices in 2012 and China’s property crisis exacerbated structural weaknesses. Now US customs policy is placing additional burdens: High tariffs on Mexican...
by Gerhard Massenbauer | Jan 29, 2025 | Analysis, General
A Turning Point for Technological Supremacy and the USD The technological supremacy of US companies seemed almost untouchable in recent years. Innovations from Silicon Valley were perceived as the engine of global progress, supported by massive investments and a...
by Gerhard Massenbauer | Jan 27, 2025 | Analysis, Multi-currency
Slight Improvement for CEE Currencies and Rouble Hardly a stone was left unturned at the end of the year and the beginning of the year also brought many new developments that could also bring improvements for Turkey. Towards the end of the year, there was a global...