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.
The legend says that the phrase originally came from an old English saying: "Sell in May and go away, and come back on St. Leger's Day." This advice was linked to British aristocrats who used to leave the hot city of London during the summer and return after the St. Leger's Stakes horse race in September. What began as a lifestyle choice for the wealthy has turned into a financial strategy observed in stock markets globally.
Die Legende besagt, dass der Ausdruck ursprünglich von einem alten englischen Sprichwort stammt: "Sell in May and go away, and come back on St. Leger's Day“.
Dieser Spruch war mit britischen Aristokraten verbunden, die während des Sommers die heiße Stadt London verließen und nach dem Pferderennen St. Leger's Stakes im September zurückkehrten.
The next Fed meeting will take place in just over a week, from April 30 to May 1. In view of a higher-than-expected inflation rate, many investors are wondering whether the Fed will signal interest rate cuts this time, and by how much, and what this means for share prices.
Tracing its origins back to 1949, the Nikkei 225 has weathered various economic storms, including Japan's post-war boom, the 1980s bubble, and the challenging "Lost Decade" of the 1990s. The legendary trader, Warren Buffet, revealed in 2020 that his firm, Berkshire Hathaway, had bought around 5% of Japan’s top five trading companies sensing the shift in Japan’s economy.
Werfen wir einen genaueren Blick auf den Nikkei 225, einen Börsenindex der Tokyo Stock Exchange. Im März 2024 hat er einen epischen Meilenstein erreicht und ist auf die 40.000-Punkte-Marke gestiegen - ein Höchststand, den wir seit 34 Jahren nicht mehr gesehen haben.
As 2023 closed out, the financial world buzzed with optimism. The S&P 500 surged over 24%, and the Dow neared historic highs, fueled by easing inflation, a resilient economy, and anticipated lower interest rates. Notably, the market rally wasn't just about big tech names
Als das Jahr 2023 zu Ende ging, herrschte in der Finanzwelt großer Optimismus. Der S&P 500 stieg um mehr als 24 %, und der Dow näherte sich historischen Höchstständen, angetrieben durch eine nachlassende Inflation, eine robuste Wirtschaft und erwartete niedrigere Zinssätze.
Bemerkenswert ist, dass die Markterholung nicht nur auf große Tech-Unternehmen.
The turn of the year, 2023 into 2024, is just around the corner. As an investor, you may well be wondering what the new year will be like.
In terms of politics, the US presidential elections are approaching. Although the new - or old - president will not be inaugurated until 2025, elections also influence share prices in their run up. This election cycle is in fact known as the four-year cycle.
