Investment compass – July 2024

The monthly publication includes a topical editorial, our positioning including the conclusions from the analyses, a market overview of the most important asset classes, an assessment of the current economic situation in various regions, and our current model portfolios.

A summer of disappointments

The economy is flagging in China and Europe. There’s still the risk of weak growth in the USA. We continue to advise a cautious approach.

Central banks look more inclined to accept higher inflation than run the risk of recession.

Positioning

Cognitive dissonance

While the financial markets remain optimistic, the economic environment looks increasingly challenging.  We remain cautiously positioned.

Market overview

Positive performance across the board

The financial markets recorded a positive performance overall last month. Weaker economic signals from the USA and a still sluggish recovery in Europe and China are continuing to have little effect on the financial markets.

Economy

Increasing uncertainties

Data on the global economy proved disappointing last month. This means optimistic economic scenarios have become less likely.

Model portfolios

Discrepancy

While there is a prevailing mood of optimism on the financial markets, the economic situation is increasingly challenging, particularly in the USA.

“Investing with foresight” short video

Watch the video to find out how the most important asset classes performed in the first half of the year and why gold is one of the frontrunners. We also shed light on the widening gap between the US equity markets and the economy.

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