Insights

One month to go to the Vendée Globe!

In one month, 40 skippers from 10 different nations, including Team Malizia’s Boris Herrmann, will depart Les Sables d'Olonne to embark on the Vendée Globe, one of the ultimate challenges in sport. A solo, unassisted, around the world race, the 2024/25 edition of the Vendée Globe promises to be one the most eagerly anticipated in recent years.

Middle East risk levels revisited

We are now one year on from the first Hamas attack in Israel on 7 October 2023 and sadly there is no resolution in sight. With a recent escalation in geopolitical risk, Daniel Murray, Deputy CIO, explores the potential risks and implications on global markets.

Celebrating 15 years of partnership with Sinfonia Smith Square

Each year, Sinfonia Smith Square welcomes 34 of the world’s most promising graduate musicians to their landmark home, Smith Square Hall. The 2024/25 Fellowship starts on 08 October 2024, in a season which marks the first under the orchestra’s new identity, Sinfonia Smith Square, and the 15th anniversary of EFG’s partnership.

Does monthly eurozone inflation suggest price stability has been achieved?

Since March, monthly inflation in the eurozone has, on average, been at a level consistent with the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target for annual inflation. In this Macro Flash Note, EFG Chief Economist Stefan Gerlach and Economist Sam Jochim assess what this could mean for annual inflation rates over the next twelve months.

China’s shifting policy stance

Against a background of sluggish economic activity and persistently weak inflationary pressures, Chinese authorities recently announced a range of measures to stimulate the economy. In this Macro Flash Note, Economist Sam Jochim reflects on these recent moves and what lies ahead.

Climate Week NYC: It’s Time to move from talk to action