A dramatic escalation in the Middle East hardly seems an auspicious backdrop for an optimistic outlook on capital markets.

Gold is shining again — and not just in vaults. Following a notable rally, the precious metal has climbed to record highs, potentially reaffirming its role as a perceived safe haven in turbulent periods.

Gold is among the top-performing investments this year. What’s behind the ongoing record highs of this coveted precious metal? And is it still worth investing?

Europe's stock markets have more to offer than you might expect. Where did carrier pigeons once deliver price updates? What does ‘Valeurs Vedettes’ mean? And why are European stocks so appealing to dividend hunters?

The global market for green bonds grew to a record volume of USD 4.2 billion in 2024. Portfolio manager Bernhard Birkhäuser talks about the increased importance of green bonds, their advantages over traditional bonds and why green corporate bonds could be particularly interesting for investors at the moment.