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Ausblick 2026: Zwischen geopolitischem Gegenwind und makroökonomischer Stabilisierung

Die globalen Aktienmärkte legten im Dezember (in EUR) leicht zu, während die Performance von Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren mit -1 % negativ ausfiel.

Rothschild & Co receives two prestigious 'Deal of the Year' awards from IFR

In our latest geopolitical blog, Mark Sedwill, Chair of Geopolitical Advisory at Rothschild & Co offers his reflections on six strategic reasons for Christmas confidence.

This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. 52% of the $63.4bn raised by the US growth equity market in Q4, up 31% yoy, was for AI companies. Datacentres, defence and crypto made strong showings. In this edition we look at the rise of the prediction marketplaces, Polymarket and Kalshi. Polymarket’s $2bn November raise at an $8bn valuation was up from $1.2bn in January. Kalshi’s valuation was $2bn in June and $11bn in November. We predict what’s ahead for them in 2026.

Rothschild & Co Redburn have shared their final review of 2025, where they discuss all these questions, and more.

Despite geopolitical tensions and trade frictions, GDP growth in 2025 proved surprisingly resilient, slowing only slightly compared to 2024. However, vulnerabilities remain, as several factors that have supported the global economy thus far may prove to be temporary.

AI-driven optimism keeps markets buoyant, but stretched valuations and lingering global uncertainty remind investors to stay vigilant.

Rothschild & Co is proud to announce that it has received two major awards at The Banker's Investment Banking Awards, celebrating excellence and leadership in key growth regions.

Rothschild & Co has won two "Deal of the Year" awards for infrastructure and energy sectors at the 2025 IJGlobal Investor Awards.

This is the November 2025 Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. The market has started to contemplate a potential bubble in AI valuations even as the AI industry continues to drive forward fund raising in US growth equity. In this edition we look at the role of Nvidia, the world’s largest company, in the AI ecosystem and its growth raises, at the accelerating rate of unicorn creation and the improving exit market in 2025.

Industry veteran to bolster Rothschild & Co's North American presence in communications and digital infrastructure advisory.

After years of pandemic-related disruptions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical instability, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a general-purpose technology is reshaping economic dynamics. While it offers upside potential, AI also evokes memories of the dot-com boom of the late 1990s.

Globale Aktien verzeichneten im Oktober einen Zuwachs von 3,8 % zu (in EUR), während die Performance von Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren mit 0,8 % positiv war.

Rothschild Martin Maurel continues its growth strategy by strengthening its presence in the Western region of France with the opening of a new office dedicated to its Wealth Management business in Nantes.

This is the latest Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory. October 12 2025 marked the third anniversary of the start of the current bull market that has seen the S&P500 rise by c90%, NASDAQ by c120% and the FTSE Venture Capital Index by 170%. At $7.1bn September was the biggest value month in European growth equity raises since 2021 while the $34.9bn ytd total already surpasses full year 2024.YTD US raises are $160.8bn, 1.5x 2024. AI and software lead the way on both sides of the Atlantic.

The 2025 Finance Act abolished the non-dom regime, increasing tax exposure. Former non-doms must reassess investment strategies, consider wrappers, review offshore accounts, and explore the FIG regime for potential tax relief and planning opportunities.

The TRF allows former non-doms to repatriate offshore income and gains at reduced tax rates, enabling UK investment. Rothschild & Co supports account setup, investment planning, and wrapper selection alongside expert tax advisers.

Globale Aktien legten im August um 2,5 % zu (in USD), während die Performance von Bundesanleihen mit einer Laufzeit von zehn Jahren leicht um 0,1 % stieg.

James Morrell became Deputy CEO in 2024 and brings a deep knowledge of the business and clients. He previously led the Front Office for seven years, having joined Rothschild & Co as a Client Adviser in 2010. After more than a decade as CEO, Helen Watson will continue to play a key strategic role for the UK Wealth Management business, supporting the management team and maintaining key client relationships, alongside her Rothschild & Co Group responsibilities.

In dieser Ausgabe von Insights – "Der Schweizer Vorsprung" beleuchten wir, wie die Schweiz Tradition und Innovation vereint, um ein vertrauenswürdiger Standort für Vermögen zu bleiben.

Rothschild & Co has won the Outstanding Global Restructuring Investment Bank award at this year’s Turnaround Atlas Awards for delivering exceptional advisory services to clients globally.