Insights

Where are energy markets headed?

Falling energy prices have recently provided relief to consumers after large increases over the past two years. In this edition of Infocus, Senior Economist GianLuigi Mandruzzato looks at the fundamentals of oil and natural gas markets and considers the near-term outlook.

Are US labour market tensions fading?

While US labour markets have been exceptionally tight in recent months, the Federal Reserve has asserted they are coming into better balance. In this Macro Flash Note, Amanda Cotti and Stefan Gerlach review US labour market developments and document how US labour markets appear to be slowly normalising.

EFG Swiss Open Gstaad set to take centre stage

As Wimbledon reaches its conclusion, the focus of the men’s tennis world then turns to the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, which takes place from 15 to 23 July 2023, when the next champion will lift the coveted trophy.

US CPI inflation weaker than expected

US CPI inflation – both headline and core – in June was weaker than expected but is unlikely to lead the Federal Reserve to refrain from raising interest rates next week. In this Macro Flash Note, EFG Chief economist Stefan Gerlach looks at the data.

Outlook 2023: Mid-year review

The transition to a regenerative economy - ‘Doing less bad’ is not enough

Everything in our world is interconnected. Taking a narrow view of complex systems is no longer an option. Today’s linear economy is failing. We need to transition to a regenerative economy and see the bigger picture. ‘Doing less bad’ is no longer enough. Regeneration goes beyond sustainability and seeks to ‘do more good’. By creating conditions that support life in all its forms, regeneration has a positive impact on nature, society and the economy.