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  • A conversation with the Head of Wealth Management Germany

    Perspectives podcast

    Did you know that the name "Rothschild" comes from the "red shield" that once hung in front of the family’s house in the Judengasse in Frankfurt am Main, Germany? It was also here that Mayer Amschel Rothschild established his business in the late 18th century.

  • August: a short-lived panic?

    Monthly Market Summary

    Global equities moved higher by 2.5% in August (USD terms), while global government bonds returned 1.0% (USD, hedged terms).

  • The US labour market: cause for concern?

    Strategy Blog

    Following last months disappointing report, and the market volatility which has since followed, we look ahead to Friday's highly anticipated US jobs report and discuss whether there is any cause for concern.

  • The Sick Man of Europe

    Strategy Blog

    Germany’s economy shrank in the second quarter – and is currently little bigger than it was in 2019. Two big negative supply shocks will have played a major part, but is something more fundamental at play? In this strategy blog we explore the reasons why.

  • Serious, not hopeless

    Market Perspective

    Global temperatures are rising. In this Market Perspective we reflect on some of the long-term economic questions raised by climate change. We examine its recent inflationary effect and some of the practical issues we encounter when trying to invest sustainably.

  • Have markets settled down?

    Perspectives podcast

    Historically, August and September have been weaker months for U.S. stock returns. However, last week’s global market sell-off took investors by surprise. How should we interpret these events, and what do they mean for our strategies?

  • The AI trade loses some steam

    Monthly Market Summary

    Global equities moved higher by 1.6% in July (USD terms), while global government bonds returned 1.8% (USD, hedged terms).

  • Behind the fencing mask

    Investment Views

    As the 33rd Olympic Games kick off in Paris, we explore the experience of winning gold, high-stakes preparation, and retirement from sports through an interview with Britta Heidemann, the first female fencer to achieve the 'golden triple.'

  • The US consumer: mixed signals

    Strategy Blog

    Should we give US consumer spending the benefit of the doubt? Real wage growth has continued while rising interest rates have not affected all households in a consistent way. In this strategy blog we take a look at the health of the US consumer market.

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