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Investment Insights • MFN 26 July 2024

China’s softening data makes the case for further policy support

Chinese inflation and GDP data were weak in Q2, highlighting subdued domestic demand. In this Macro Flash Note, Economist Sam Jochim assesses the recent data and policy implications.

Sam Jochim

6 min read

Sponsorships 25 July 2024

Matteo Berrettini peaks at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad

This year’s EFG Swiss Open Gstaad from 13-21 July was one of the best editions in the tournament’s long history. Played out against the beautiful backdrop of the Swiss Alps, it certainly ended on a high note, with Italy’s Matteo Berrettini celebrating his second Gstaad title and the welcome announcement that EFG has extended their title sponsorship of the event to 2027.

Marketing & Communications

2 min read

News and interviews 24 July 2024

Giorgio Pradelli: “We delivered a record profit in the first half of 2024 and accelerated our growth momentum”

EFG’s consistent net asset inflows are a testament to the strength of our bank and the trust that clients place in us and our expertise.

Marketing & Communications

1 min read

Investment Insights • MFN 22 July 2024

Eurozone manufacturing remains in the doldrums

The eurozone manufacturing sector has recently lost momentum. As the European Central Bank (ECB) noted at its July meeting, uncertainty about the sector’s outlook is one of the main risks to eurozone growth. Senior Economist GianLuigi Mandruzzato looks at the prospects for eurozone industrial production, also accounting for the developments in the Chinese economy.

GianLuigi Mandruzzato

2 min read

Investment Insights • MFN 19 July 2024

Not all small caps are created equal

US small-cap companies had a strong start to the second half of the year, with a rally of over 10.5% so far in July, after underperforming large-cap companies by almost 15% in the first half of 2024. The weaker-than-expected reading of the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) index triggered a rotation from investors into parts of the market that had so-far lagged. In this Macro Flash Note, Economist Joaquin Thul argues that while the asset class may look attractive, investors should remain selective in their small-cap exposure.

Joaquin Thul

3 min read

Investment Insights • MFN 19 July 2024

Good news on Swiss electricity prices

The moderation in European electricity prices will spill over to Switzerland in 2025. As a result, Swiss inflation risks being lower than the SNB expects. In this Macro Flash Note, Senior Economist GianLuigi Mandruzzato looks at the implications for the Swiss National Bank (SNB) monetary policy and the Swiss franc.

GianLuigi Mandruzzato

2 min read

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China’s softening data makes the case for further policy support

Matteo Berrettini peaks at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad

Giorgio Pradelli: “We delivered a record profit in the first half of 2024 and accelerated our growth momentum”

Eurozone manufacturing remains in the doldrums

Not all small caps are created equal

Good news on Swiss electricity prices

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