The last mile

The Swiss National Bank's decision to reduce interest rates came as a surprise to the market.

In the latest episode of Perspectives from Rothschild & Co Wealth Management Switzerland, Laura Künlen and Global Investment Strategists Kevin Gardiner and Victor Balfour, delve into central banks' recent actions, analyse the various narratives influencing the oil market and provide updates on the prices of gold and bitcoin.

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