Markets
Challenging second half of the year
Looking ahead to August, we remain cautious. After the good performance in many stock markets in the first six months of this year, the next months could be more challenging.
US economy grows strongly
As in the previous month, the international stock markets showed their friendly side in July. Above all, the unexpectedly strong growth of the US economy in the second quarter had a positive effect on the stock markets. In addition, many market participants expect that the central banks in Europe and the USA will not take any further interest rate steps after the interest rate hikes in July.
Liquidity becomes more precious
The bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank and the emergency takeover of the major Swiss bank Credit Suisse by its even larger rival UBS have unsettled the markets. While a broad banking crisis is unlikely, other consequences, such as for liquidity and credit, are foreseeable. DJE's banking analyst and fund manager Moritz Rehmann explains how DJE is dealing with the issue.