Stay ahead of the markets with our bi-weekly Seasonal Insights newsletter. Delivered in both English and German, it provides expert analysis and actionable insights into seasonal market patterns. Curated by a dedicated editorial team led by renowned seasonal analyst Dimitri Speck, each issue offers timely trends, practical guidance, and unique perspectives to support your investment decisions.
Article in German Dear Investor, The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, on 17-18 September 2024, is a hotly anticipated date in the financial world. Many experts anticipate the Fed will hold rates steady at 5.25%-5.50%, waiting for inflation…
Last month’s issue was titled "Volatility: The Calm Before the Storm?". It explained that volatility mostly increased seasonally in the period from mid-July. It also stated that the "purchase of volatility products" is possibly appropriate.
Article in German Dear Investor, In the tech industry, six American companies have achieved valuations of at least $1 trillion, with five of them surpassing the $2 trillion mark. These giants—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia and the latest $2 trillion…
Article in German Dear Investor, Volatility, the tendency of prices to fluctuate, is not just an academic construct – there are also products such as ETFs based on it. Volatility has recently been quite low by historical standards. Can we…
The stock market doesn't take a holiday, but understanding how seasonality affects financial markets can help you make some smart summer moves. Let's dive into the world of summer stocks, and discover why certain stocks shine brighter during this season.
Around 50% of current gold production flows into jewelry production. This has a considerable influence on the price of gold. The Indian wedding season in autumn, the Christmas season and the Chinese New Year increase the demand for gold for jewelry production, with purchases by jewelers taking place in the run-up to the respective festivities.
Etwa 50 Prozent der laufenden Förderung von Gold fließen in die Schmuckproduktion. Sie hat dadurch einen erheblichen Einfluss auf den Preis. Durch die indische Hochzeitssaison im Herbst, das Weihnachtsgeschäft und das chinesische Neujahrsfest steigt die Nachfrage nach Gold für die Schmuckherstellung.
This highly anticipated tournament, set to unfold across ten dynamic cities, promises to be the biggest sporting spectacle in Germany since the 2006 FIFA World Cup. While fans are gearing up to support their favorite teams, are you ready to pick your winning stocks?
In this environment, many investors are turning their attention to economic indicators. One of the most important for Germany is the ZEW Index. More than 350 institutional investors are surveyed for their assessment of the economy. The ZEW Index is published monthly around the middle of the month.
Während die Wirtschaft in den meisten Ländern wächst, schrumpft sie in Deutschland. Hohe Energiepreise, eine ausufernde Bürokratie und eine konfuse Politik lassen die Unternehmer des einst stolzen Landes verzweifeln.
