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Das Ende von ESG
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Das Ende von ESG

ESG ist nicht tot – es entwickelt sich weiter. Erfahren Sie, wie Alex Edmans Umwelt-, Sozial- und Governance-Investitionen als integralen Bestandteil langfristiger Wertschöpfung neu definiert.

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LCI Monthly – Was den September 2025 prägte
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LCI Monthly – Was den September 2025 prägte

September 2025, ein turbulenter Monat in Politik und Wirtschaft: Trump plant 100 %-Zölle auf Medikamente und höhere Visagebühren, während die Fed die Zinsen senkt. Frankreich verliert seinen Premier, Russland greift Nato-Gebiet an, die Schweiz unterzeichnet ein Mercosur-Abkommen, und Gold erreicht ein Rekordhoch.

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OECD-Wirtschaftsausblick – September 2025
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OECD-Wirtschaftsausblick – September 2025

Die Weltwirtschaft erwies sich im ersten Halbjahr 2025 als widerstandsfähiger als erwartet, getragen von Schwellenländern und den USA. Doch höhere Zölle, anhaltende Dienstleistungsinflation und fiskalische Risiken belasten die Aussichten. Eine Lockerung der Handelsbeschränkungen oder Fortschritte bei der KI könnten hingegen neue Impulse für das Wachstum liefern.

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LCI Monthly – Was den August 2025 prägte
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LCI Monthly – Was den August 2025 prägte

Im August 2025 stieg der politische Druck auf die US-Notenbank, und ein bevorstehendes Misstrauensvotum in Frankreich erschütterte die Stimmung der Anleger. Während die Renditen 10-jähriger Staatsanleihen im Euroraum stabil blieben, blieben die Kreditspreads in den USA eng, gestützt durch die Nachfrage nach hochwertigen Unternehmensanleihen. Die globalen Aktienmärkte legten leicht zu, angeführt von aufstrebenden asiatischen Märkten und rohstoffreichen Volkswirtschaften.

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Zu viele Herausforderungen für die Aktienmärkte: La Côte Invest deckt nun 50 % seiner Aktienposition ab
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Zu viele Herausforderungen für die Aktienmärkte: La Côte Invest deckt nun 50 % seiner Aktienposition ab

Angesichts globaler wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheiten trifft La Côte Invest proaktive Maßnahmen und deckt 50 % seiner Aktienposition ab. Diese strategische Entscheidung beinhaltet die Implementierung einer Put-Spread-Strategie mit einer Rückblick-Funktion, um das Portfolio vor möglichen Marktrückgängen zu schützen.

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LCI Monthly – What Shaped July 2025
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LCI Monthly – What Shaped July 2025

U.S. inflation rose to 2.7% in July, keeping Fed rates steady at 4.25–4.50%. Trump escalated trade tensions with new tariffs, while markets rebounded, led by Nvidia surpassing $4 trillion. Spain faced tourism strikes, and England’s Lionesses clinched the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in Basel.

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LCI Monthly – What Shaped June 2025
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LCI Monthly – What Shaped June 2025

June was shaped by Middle East tensions, a sharp but short-lived oil price spike, and diverging central bank paths, with the Fed on hold and the ECB cutting rates. Trump’s renewed attacks on Powell pressured the dollar, while the BIS warned of rising global fragility. A 90-day US-China tariff truce brought only temporary relief to markets.

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OECD Economic Outlook – June 2025
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OECD Economic Outlook – June 2025

The global economic outlook is deteriorating, with rising trade barriers, policy uncertainty, and tightening financial conditions threatening growth. Inflation risks remain high, driven by trade disruptions—though lower commodity prices may offer some relief. A reversal in trade tensions could provide a much-needed boost.

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LCI Monthly – What Shaped May 2025
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LCI Monthly – What Shaped May 2025

May 2025 saw a shift in the global landscape: the U.S. economy contracted, Moody’s downgraded U.S. debt, and trade tensions eased with delayed tariffs. Equity markets rallied, especially in Europe and North America. Friedrich Merz became Germany’s new Chancellor, Pope Leo XIV was elected, and bond yields rose as markets reacted to fiscal concerns and central bank signals.

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LCI Monthly - What Shaped April 2025
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LCI Monthly - What Shaped April 2025

President Trump’s sweeping tariffs and public attacks on the Federal Reserve rattled markets and global allies in April 2025. His increasingly autocratic rhetoric added to geopolitical unease. Tesla reported a sharp earnings slump, hit by reputational backlash tied to Musk’s political ties. Meanwhile, U.S. consumer confidence dropped to a 13-year low, reflecting growing economic and political uncertainty.

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Prosperity Has a Foundation – and It's Beginning to Crumble

As democracy, rule of law, and open markets come under pressure—even in long-trusted economies like the U.S.—investors must rethink geographic diversification. Institutional resilience, not short-term data, is the true driver of sustainable returns. In a world of rising political risk, long-term capital should flow to countries where the foundational pillars of prosperity remain strong and intact.

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OECD Economic Outlook – March 2025
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OECD Economic Outlook – March 2025

Global growth held steady at 3.2% in 2024, but recent indicators show signs of weakening. Inflation remains persistent, sentiment is softening, and policy uncertainty is high. Risks include tighter monetary policy and financial market disruptions. A key concern is rising global fragmentation—though a reversal in tariffs could boost growth. The outlook is increasingly fragile and dependent on policy direction.

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Trump ist Nero, während Washington brennt

Der französische Senator Claude Malhuret warnt eindringlich vor dem Rückzug der USA von der Weltbühne. Er vergleicht Trump mit Nero, während die Pfeiler der Demokratie brennen, und ruft die Europäer auf, moralisch und militärisch aufzurüsten, die Ukraine zu unterstützen und die demokratischen Werte zu verteidigen.

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US Stock Markets Under Pressure: Concerns Over Economic Slowdown Under Trump

Investor optimism following Trump’s re-election has faded amid rising fears of an economic slowdown. Markets tumbled, with the S&P 500 down 3% and Tesla plunging 15%. Slowing demand, political turmoil, and recession warnings weigh heavily. Bond yields have dropped, and key indicators point to weakening growth. Trump now frames the downturn as a “transition period”—but confidence is slipping fast.

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LCI Strategic Asset Allocation: Reduction of US Investments

Trump’s destabilizing actions have shaken global trust in the U.S., prompting La Côte Invest to act. Amid rising geopolitical risk and growing domestic polarization, we’ve halved our U.S. equity weighting relative to market capitalization and introduced a 10% gold allocation. These strategic shifts reflect our commitment to protecting long-term client stability in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

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U.S. to Implement New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China: A Risky Strategy?

The U.S. will impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China—raising serious economic and strategic concerns. Despite justifications tied to trade deficits, migration, and the fentanyl crisis, critics warn of supply chain disruptions, rising consumer costs, and diplomatic fallout. La Côte Invest views the move as economically risky, potentially undermining key trade relationships and further destabilizing global market confidence.

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Doubts About China’s Economic Data
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Doubts About China’s Economic Data

The Chinese government reported 5% economic growth for 2024, aligning with the target set by the National People’s Congress. According to official statements, this was mainly driven by stimulus measures in the final quarter and strong exports. However, experts like the economists at the Rhodium Group estimate actual growth for 2024 at only 2.4% to 2.8%.

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OECD Economic Outlook – Decembre 2024

Our central scenario in the Economic Outlook portrays a picture of resilience. However, this optimism is tempered by significant uncertainties. Elevated geopolitical tensions risk disrupting energy markets and supply chains, potentially driving inflation higher and dampening economic activity. More broadly, these tensions have created headwinds for trade in both advanced and emerging markets, heightening uncertainty over the future course of global trade. A more fragmented, protectionist trading environment and inward-looking policies would negatively affect competition, raise prices, and hinder productivity and growth, while also weighing on the potential for emerging market economies to catch up.

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ESG – Für immer verschwunden

Einst Symbol eines verantwortungsvollen Kapitalismus, verschwindet ESG in den USA. Politisierung, Greenwashing und nachlassendes Anlegerinteresse haben das Konzept entleert. Während die Aufsicht zurückweicht und der wirtschaftliche Nationalismus zunimmt, scheint der Traum eines nachhaltigen Kapitalismus endgültig vorbei.

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Why Active Funds Fail and How La Côte Invest Ensures Success
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Why Active Funds Fail and How La Côte Invest Ensures Success

Over 80% of active funds have underperformed their benchmarks over the past decade, according to SPIVA data. At La Côte Invest, we focus on what truly drives long-term success: a sound, cost-efficient strategy tailored to each client. By relying primarily on passive instruments and only taking active positions when conviction is high, we ensure consistency, transparency, and performance.

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