by Gerhard Massenbauer | Feb 19, 2026 | Analysis, General, Multi-currency
In the absence of any immediate, tangible triggers for a significant correction in the stock market, the positive trend for CEE currencies is expected to persist. Historically, sharp interest rate hikes have led to temporary stock market slumps, as was the case in...
by Gerhard Massenbauer | Sep 8, 2025 | Analysis, Markets, Multi-currency
A few weeks ago, hopes were raised that the war in Ukraine could be ended following the meeting between Putin and Trump. While I am not yet completely hopeless, developments over the past week suggest that a resolution will not come quickly. There is also a risk of...
by Gerhard Massenbauer | Nov 14, 2024 | Analysis, Markets, Multi-currency
Concerns about a recession in the US appear to be gradually subsiding, or at least weakening significantly. Interest rate trends at the long end in the USA in particular show a significant increase. Interest rates for 10-year US government bonds have risen from 3.73%...
