Category: Weekly Analysis

Possible recession in the first half of 2023 in the UK. Decline in capital market tensions. New regime for the BoE. Exit from the crisis for the pound sterling. Expected correction in real estate. Positive conditions for equities. Key points The UK economy is resisting inflationary pressures and rising interest rates Negative GDP to end [...]

Economic downturn. Leading indicators still mixed. Weak consumer confidence. Inflation at its highest. Yen stabilises. Policy monetary policy still expansionary. Moderate positive outlook for the Nikkei. Key points Japanese economy shrinks by 0.8% in Q3 Outlook for Q4 still gloomy Leading indicators still moderately optimistic Consumer confidence is at an all-time low Trade deficit remains [...]

The Swiss economy is slowing down. Risk of recession. Signs of stabilisation of inflation. Monetary policy to be tightened soon. Yield spreads favourable to the Euro. Yields stabilising. Still positive outlook for equities. Key points Swiss economy slows down in Q3 Domestic demand provides greater support to GDP Leading indicators still falling Inflation stabilisation becomes [...]

Temporary GDP growth in Q3. Leading indicators point to a slowdown. Consumption is at risk. New inflation regime. The Fed must adjust its action. The dollar is losing momentum. A "risk on" mode is setting in. Key points Temporary exit from recession expected in Q3 "Hard landing" still possible in the US Leading indicators fall [...]

The appreciation of the dollar and high yields disqualify other assets. Rising rates are proving to be a systemic threat. Default risks increase. Dollar liquidity declines. The Fed must change its policy. Key points Long live the US dollar! The appreciation of the dollar disqualifies other assets A side note on money creation and debt [...]

Europe still avoids recession. Confidence at its lowest. Inflation reaches +10%. The ECB follows a more moderate strategy. Yield curves still positive. Excessive fall in European real estate. Equity risk premium of 45%. Key points Can Europe repeat its relative performance in Q3 and avoid a decline in GDP? Still uncertain outlook for Q4 Leading [...]

New government already discredited. Massive rate rise. Risk of bankruptcy of UK pension funds. Fall of the pound.180 degree turn in monetary policy. Stability of real estate prices. Limited shock to equities. Key points The new British government announces a "mini-budget" that causes chaos UK economy still in overdrive in Q3? Leading indicators still indecisive [...]

Positive economic situation in Japan. Mixed leading indicators. Weak yen pushes inflation up. Monetary policy still expansionary. Interest-free bond yields. Weakening outlook for the Nikkei. Key points Very positive revision of Japanese GDP in Q2 (+3.5%) Less favourable outlook for the current quarter Leading indicators still moderately optimistic Surprising increase in retail sales in a [...]

The Swiss economy is resisting the risks of recession. The SNB takes a harder line. Inflation likely to stabilise. Yield spreads favorable to the euro. Attractive yields on bonds. Likely easing of interest rates positive for equities. Key points The Swiss economy continues to show its resilience Private consumption and investment in capital goods support [...]

The shock of Russia and Ukraine going to war will have had a profound effect on the European energy sector. Governments are increasing investment and energy independence is moving up the priority list. Strong growth potential for the sector in the coming years. Key points An energy market under increasing tension In-deep reorganisation of the [...]