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Saturday, December 13, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Banking and Financial Services,Fintech,Digital Technology,Small and Medium Enterprises,Entrepreneurship,Social Development,Poverty Reduction,Public Policy,Government Services,Education,Financial Literacy,Risk Management
In a world where financial transactions largely determine quality of life, nearly 1.4 billion adults worldwide still do not have a bank account, according to the World Bank. Inclusive finance aims to change this reality by providing universal access to financial services: savings, credit, insurance…
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Federal Reserve Policy,Interest Rates,Inflation Data,Employment Report,Stock Market Indices,Technology & AI Stocks,Investor Sentiment,PMI Flash,Macro Volatility,Portfolio Diversification
This week, global financial markets regained momentum, supported by:


The robust health of the U.S. economy and the recent 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve.


Wall Street took advantage of this context to reach new record high…
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Silver Prices,Copper Prices,Gold Performance,Industrial Demand,Supply Constraints,Investor Appetite,Inflation Hedge,China Stimulus,Market Volatility,Portfolio Diversification
The precious and industrial metals market is currently experiencing exceptional dynamics:


Silver has crossed the USD 60/oz mark, reaching USD 64.4/oz, with an increase of approximately 120% year-to-date, outperforming gold (+65%).


This performance is driven by …
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Oil Prices,Brent Crude,US Production,Global Demand,OPEC Forecast,Energy Geopolitics,Supply Surplus,Market Volatility,Investment Opportunity
The global oil market is currently experiencing a phase of falling prices, with Brent crude hitting its lowest level since late October, around USD 61 per barrel. This trend is primarily due to a forecasted supply surplus, despite continuing growth in global demand. Key actors and factors include:
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Bitcoin Price,Ethereum,Solana,XRP,ETF Flows,US OCC Regulation,Institutional Adoption,Blockchain Technology,Smart Contracts,Market Volatility
The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery after the November downturn:


Bitcoin (BTC) has gained over 2% this week, now trading around USD 92,000.


Activity in spot Bitcoin ETFs remains moderate, with USD 250 million in net inflows, far below October…
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Friday, December 12, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category governance,offshore,compliance,portfolio,strategy
Offshore banking is entering one of its most transformative phases in decades. Regulations are tightening, technology is accelerating, and clients are demanding more transparency and more sophisticated solutions.
As we move through 2026, the firms that thrive will be the ones that evolve, blending…
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Monday, December 8, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category US Federal Reserve,interest rates,Fed rate cut,Core PCE,ADP jobs,equity markets,Wall Street,stock valuations,earnings growth,year-end rally,macroeconomic indicators,risk appetite,bond yields
Last week, financial markets broadly advanced, supported by growing expectations of a Fed rate cut at its upcoming meeting. The ADP survey showed a loss of 32,000 private-sector jobs, reinforcing the view that monetary policy may become more accommodative. The Core PCE, released today, came in line…
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Monday, December 8, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Bitcoin,BTC,Ethereum,ETH,Solana,SOL,Binance Coin,BNB,XRP,cryptocurrency market,crypto adoption,SEC innovation exemption,institutional investment,Bank of America,blockchain,digital assets,volatility,long-term investment opportunity
This week, Bitcoin (BTC) displayed extreme volatility, highlighting the nervous nature of the crypto market. After dropping $7,000 in a single day, reaching $83,800, it rebounded the next day to surpass $90,000, ending the week roughly flat.
Other major cryptocurrencies followed the trend:

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Sunday, December 7, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Copper,Gold,Silver,LME,industrial metals,precious metals,central bank buying,USD weakness,Fed interest rates,commodity investment,supply constraints,Chile,inflation hedge,safe-haven asset
The strategic metals market is entering a strong expansion phase, driven by powerful structural forces: global electrification, energy transition, digitalization, and geopolitical tensions. Two metals are currently in the spotlight for investors: copper, essential for all electrical and technologic…
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Sunday, December 7, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Oil,Brent,WTI,crude oil,OPEC+,Ukraine conflict,Venezuela tensions,energy geopolitics,global oil supply,oil price volatility,investment opportunity,commodity markets
Oil remains the

most closely watched strategic commodity worldwide

, serving as fuel, industrial raw material, and an investment asset. The two
main benchmarks are Brent (European/global reference) and
WTI (U.S. reference). Currently, Brent is trading aroun…
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Thursday, December 4, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Engineering Mindset,Lawyerly mindset,compliance,Green Technology,Climate Tech,Overcapacity,Supply chain,Regulatory Drag,Domestic vs. Export demand,Infrastructure deployment
Speed-read:
China’s “engineering mindset,” as described in Dan Wang’s Breakneck, has enabled the country to dominate climate-critical technologies such as EVs, batteries, and solar manufacturing. Rapid iteration, industrial clustering…
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Crypto,Bitcoin,Cryptocurrency,ETF Spot,Fed Rate Cuts,Market Volatility
Bitcoin is the first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, serving both as a digital store of value and a speculative asset in financial markets. Often called “digital gold,” Bitcoin is valued for its scarcity (limited supply of 21 million BTC) and its potential as an inflation hedge. Cryptocu…
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Airbus,A320 recall,Aircraft maintenance,Fleet renewal,Aviation demand recovery,Flight-control software,Global travel rebound,Aerospace supply chain
The company is Airbus (AIR.PA) is the European giant in aerospace and defense, a global leader in commercial aircraft manufacturing, with the “A320 family” — one of the best-selling aircraft programs in the world.
🌐 Current Economic Environment (context of the article)
At the end of November 202…
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Copper,Gold,Silver,Fed Rate Cuts,Dollar Weakness
Metals are essential commodities, used both in industry and as a safe-haven asset:


Copper: a key industrial metal for construction, electronics, and the energy transition (batteries, electric vehicles).


Gold and Silver: precious metals serving as protection aga…
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Saturday, November 29, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Oil,Petrol,Brent Crude,WTI,OPEC+ Production,Geopolitical Risk,Energy Demand
Oil is one of the most closely watched strategic commodities in the world, serving as fuel for transportation, a raw material for the chemical industry, and an energy source for industrial production. The two main benchmarks are Brent, which reflects the price of oil in Europe and the Middle East, …
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Friday, November 28, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category AI,Data Center,Cybersecurity,Renewable,Storage,Battery,Green Transition,ESG,Sustainability,Oncology,Immunotherapy,Personalized Medicine,Luxury,Premium,Brand,Durable Goods
Over the next three years, financial markets are expected to remain highly polarized: some sectors are poised for growth, while others may continue to face pressure. Investors and market observers will need to combine long-term vision, careful selection, and active monitoring.
Among the most promi…
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Thursday, November 27, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Value-Seeking,Durability,Hybrid Consumption,Recommerce,Home-Centricity,Budget Optimization,Sustainability
Introduction
Over the past few years, households in Europe and the United States have been experiencing a profound, yet often understated, shift in their consumption patterns. While the pandemic initially triggered abrupt changes in daily life, it is today’s persistent economic tensions, inflation…
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Sunday, November 23, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category Volatility,Global trade,U.S. shutdown,Artificial intelligence,Inflation trends,Emerging markets equities,Bonds under pressure
📌 Key Takeaways for Investors


Volatility is the new normal: Markets remain choppy, driven by trade shifts, AI skepticism, and crypto swings.


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Sunday, November 23, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category NVIDIA,Technology Stocks,Volatility,Defense Sector,Geopolitical Risk,Ukraine-Russia Negotiations,US Fed Policy,Interest Rates,10-Year Yield,Macro Data,Employment Statistics,Market Correction,Investment Opportunity,Multi-Asset Portfolio.
After several months of euphoria in technology stocks, the market is experiencing a marked reversal. NVIDIA, despite posting exceptional results, has failed to maintain inve…
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Sunday, November 23, 2025 by Christoph Schmid|Comment closed
within category European economy,Artificial intelligence,Tech markets,Export model,Monetary policy,Valuations,Economic diversification
And why tech & AI are facing their first real shock




Speed read: This week, two powerful signals are challenging both the solidity of the European economic model and the euphoria surrounding the artificial intelligence revolution. On one side, Christi…
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