Insights

In Zeiten der Unsicherheit richtet sich die Aufmerksamkeit häufig auf das, was sich verändert. Ebenso wichtig ist jedoch das, was Bestand hat. Die neueste Ausgabe von Insights beleuchtet, wie eine langfristige Perspektive auch unter weniger vorhersehbaren Bedingungen Orientierung bieten kann.

Rothschild & Co acted as lead financial adviser to ABF on its ~£15bn demerger of Primark and FoodCo

Rothschild & Co is delighted to announce the appointment of Ilga Haubelt to lead its UK Wealth Management Investment Team. As Head of Investments, Ilga will oversee the firm’s investment strategy and the continued delivery of its distinctive investment proposition for clients. She will report to UK Wealth Management CEO, James Morrell, and become a member of the UK Wealth Management Committee, in addition to holding Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) responsibilities for the Investment Team.

Rothschild & Co has appointed Grégoire Salignon as Head of Rothschild Martin Maurel with effect from 12 April 2026. He succeeds Alain Massiera, who will continue to play an active and strategic role within Rothschild Martin Maurel in Europe.

The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has crossed a decisive economic threshold. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed a geopolitical risk into a global supply shock affecting energy markets, supply chains, inflation dynamics, and monetary policy worldwide. The resulting environment could evolve into one of elevated inflationary pressure with weakening growth, increasing the likelihood of slowflation and raising the tail risk of stagflation.

Learn about our Group, and the activities and performance of our three businesses in 2025.

Die globalen Aktienmärkte legten im Februar (in EUR) leicht um 1,5 % zu, die Performance der 10-jährigen Bundesanleihen entwickelte sich mit 1,6 % ebenfalls positiv.

Amid rapid shifts driven by AI, changing market leaders and stretched tech valuations, we break down the forces steering today’s investment landscape. From gold’s standout run to a weakening dollar and renewed geopolitical debate, we show why staying disciplined and anchored in fundamentals is key to navigating 2026.

Die globalen Aktienmärkte legten im Januar (in EUR) um 0,9 % zu, die Performance von Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren zeigte mit 0,6 % ebenfalls einen leichten Anstieg.

The global economy enters 2026 navigating an unusual mix of resilience and structural tension, reflecting the enduring capacity of firms and households to absorb shocks. The key question is how long headwinds from shifting trade policies, geopolitical uncertainty, and weakening labour markets can continue to be offset by tailwinds from surging business investment and ongoing fiscal and monetary support.

This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. The US growth equity market grew 2.1x by value in 2025 to $234bn (2024 $109.7bn). The growth was fuelled by AI raises which grew 3.3x yoy and accounted for 57% of total proceeds. Europe, where the AI effect was less marked and the leading sector was software, saw the value of raises grow by 44% in 2025 to $49.2bn.