Investment compass – March 2025

The monthly publication includes a topical editorial, our positioning including the conclusions from the analyses, a market overview of the most important asset classes, an assessment of the current economic situation in various regions, and our current model portfolios.

From euphoria to disillusionment – disappointment hits US investors

The euphoria on the US market has evaporated. There is a growing focus on recession and inflation risks.

Trump’s volatile trade policies are causing huge uncertainty on the markets.

Positioning

The winds have shifted

The new US government’s trade policies are causing palpable uncertainty on the markets. We are strengthening our cautious stance and increasing our underweight in US equities.

Market overview

Divided picture

The financial markets faced some turbulent conditions last month.

Economy

Growing economic uncertainty

The trade war instigated by US President Trump and weak economic data are clouding the outlook.

Model portfolios

Caution on the US stock market

The US trade policies are leaving their mark on the financial markets, and weighing in particular on the outlook for the US stock market. We are reducing our position in US equities.

“Investing with foresight” short video

In our video, our CIO provides an update on the current situation on the financial markets and explains events in just a few minutes.

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