Insights

In selecting the next leader of the free world, voters in the United States face a decidedly uncompelling choice. We examine what a return to the White House for President Trump could mean for investors, and the outlook if President Biden remains in office.

2024 is set to be a year of record-breaking elections. But what else should investors be on the lookout for this year?

Selling a business is a life-changing moment, but entrepreneurs can find it difficult to adapt from receiving a regular salary to a one-off lump sum. Here’s how to manage your cash in a safe manner after a business.

While the US election is far from a foregone conclusion, opinion polls point towards to a change of leadership in the UK. However, setting any personal political sympathies aside, in what ways can a change of government affect investors and the wider economic picture?

The US regulator has approved the first Bitcoin ETF, but will this move signal the end of the cryptocurrency ‘boom and bust’ cycle? We examine the changing role of crypto, and whether it should be considered a digital currency or an investment opportunity.

Kevin Gardiner, Rothschild & Co's Global Investment Strategist, has been responsible for formulating our in-house perspectives on the global economy and capital markets for almost a decade. In this episode we delve into his journey.

Selling a business? We examine how to achieve the best deal, maximise your profits and invest the proceeds wisely to set yourself up for life.

Global financial conditions have eased based on confidence that inflation will fall further and central banks will ease their monetary policies without a significant fall in economic activity. This wave of optimism has been boosted by the resilience of the US economy and the surprising shift in the Federal Reserve’s communication. Is the US the canary in the coal mine?

At the start of a new year it’s natural to think about our hopes and ambitions, but very few goals will be achievable without help and support from others. In this Quarterly Letter we discuss how and why we seek to build strong relationships.

Amid a mixed economic outlook, female founders share the biggest challenges and opportunities facing their businesses in the coming year.

Are you looking to pass on wealth to your children while retaining some control? Family investment companies (FICs) can be a useful way to achieve this goal. In this article we consider the pros and cons of using FICs, and the tax benefits of doing so.

With elections in the US and UK on the horizon, plus the risk of recession, there are many reasons for investors to stay out of the market. But by waiting to board the train, do investors risk missing it altogether?

After spending a lifetime successfully building your wealth, inheritance tax (IHT) can cause a significant amount to be taken by the taxman. In this article we examine how IHT works, the tax rates charged and what steps families can take to reduce its impact.

La renta variable mundial repuntó un 9,2% en noviembre (en dólares estadounidenses), al igual que la deuda pública mundial, un 3,0% (en dólares estadounidenses, con cobertura).

Taking out a mortgage on the high street may be difficult if you have complex income, here’s how our specialist lenders can help you.

In the latest episode of our Perspectives podcast, Laura Künlen and Laurent Gagnebin, CEO of Rothschild & Co Bank AG, delve into his career journey, the motivations behind Rothschild's delisting, the significance of loyalty in shaping a firm's culture, and the parallels between the worlds of finance and music.

Sustainability has always been a fundamental investment issue. Here we outline the Rothschild & Co approach to sustainability in the investment process and the factors that can affect a company's intrinsic value and thus returns.

The last few months have seen global consumer confidence dip back to still-depressed levels, while business confidence has weakened in most countries. Still, investors remain somewhat optimistic as they foresee the resilience of the global economy amid the end of the monetary tightening.

La renta variable mundial bajó en octubre un 3% (en dólares estadounidenses), junto con la deuda pública mundial, que cayó un 0,6% (en dólares estadounidenses, con cobertura).

Money and bond markets suggest interest rates are about to plateau. But has groupthink affected our expectations? In this Market Perspective we ask what investors can do about bias. Plus, we examine the latest inflation figures.

In this Strategy blog, we take a look at the concept of 'secular stagnation' and its impact on economic growth and living standards.

As a complement to public equity, private markets have evolved significantly in recent decades and their popularity continues to grow.

All of us demonstrate bias, even if it’s often detrimental to our lives. This is especially the case with investing, where it can be too easy to make poor decisions because of bias. This piece looks at the most common types of bias and how to minimise the negative impact.

Most investors continue to foresee the resilience of the global economy despite the fastest global monetary policy tightening in four decades. However, not only the impacts of the latter are increasingly visible on economic activity, but the rise in crude oil prices and higher bond yields since midyear have raised new concerns regarding the goldilocks scenario.

La renta variable mundial siguió bajando en septiembre, un 4,1% (en dólares estadounidenses), y la deuda pública mundial también cayó un 1,6% (en dólares estadounidenses, con cobertura).

Humans are irrational beings, yet economic theory often assumes we are perfect decision makers. In this Quarterly Letter we examine some of the common mistakes people make, and explain how acknowledging these flaws can strengthen, rather than weaken, our investment decisions.

Lombard loans, also known as portfolio loans, allow you to borrow money against your assets such as stocks and bonds without selling your investment portfolio. This guide explains how you can use such loans to maximise your wealth.

The 12th edition of Mosaique Insights takes a closer look at an industry that has experienced significant transformations in recent years and explore how we can assist our clients in navigating complex market environments. Additionally, we shed light on the asset class of private markets and take you on a trip to the United States with our equity research team.

Psychiatrist and explorer Dr. Bertrand Piccard made aviation history with his successive non-stop around the globe flights in a balloon and a solar airplane. In our interview, we trace back his aeronautic firsts, discuss the importance of perseverance and make the case for Switzerland's investment opportunities, as a country rife with high-tech innovation.

Over the past months, narratives dominated by central bank tightening producing an inevitable recession have faded from the scene. However, the economic outlook remains particularly uncertain amid further deterioration in business confidence.

La renta variable mundial cayó un 2,8% en agosto (en USD), mientras que los títulos mundiales de deuda pública descendieron ligeramente, un 0,1% (en USD, con cobertura).

Insights into the key drivers behind the outlook for China's economy as well as an update on the Q2 earnings results so far.

La renta variable mundial subió otro 3,7% en julio (en USD), mientras que los títulos mundiales de deuda pública descendieron ligeramente, un 0,3% (en USD, con cobertura).