Investors should never forget crude oil
The oil price is rising steadily again and many indications point towards further price increases, which might be a new challenge for investors.
ECB and the negative real interest rate
Global inflation continues to rise and the financial markets have already responded, but the ECB remains unresponsive, so the 10th June will be a particularly exciting day for investors.
U.S. Dollar in the inflation storm
The huge focus on inflation also leads to a big discussion about the direction of the US dollar, including whether the American currency will simply tumble.
No Easter egg for investors this year
During the first quarter, global stock markets ended up surviving the prospect of a worldwide rising inflation, but the pressure on investors is not immediately easing.
The battle about the bond market
The nervousness in the financial markets has gone up in the global financial markets due to rising inflation, rising long-term interest rates, and a pressured stock market, but the situation is under control- at least right now.
Even Europe is ready for economic growth
Large European corporations are very optimistic about the future, though other developments may continue to keep investors nervous.
Chinese consumers enjoyed the New Year
The Chinese economy is currently only slightly affected by the Covid-19 crisis, so it was exciting to explore how consumer-friendly the Chinese were during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Joe Biden and the greenback
A new administration in the US also means that a new Treasury Secretary will govern the American currency policy, where reality might be different compared to the market expectations this time.
Exciting treaty between EU and China
The new agreement between the EU and China will have a major impact on the opportunities for European companies in China if EU finally approves the agreement.
Rare optimistic financial markets
Investors were still in the mood to buy all kinds of securities towards the end of 2020 and it seems to continue into January.