Safe haven assets for times of war: gold, dollar, Treasury fly. But watch out for weapons and energy companies
Operators are worried above all about a possible widening of the conflict and the consequences of Iran's involvement
Race for safe-haven assets: gold flies and breaks the 1900 dollar an ounce mark. The dollar, on the other hand, is increasingly weak
In the wake of the new financial disaster that struck after the SVB crash, investors sell the uncertain (dollar and stock market) and buy the asset considered safer: gold shines
Is the house still a safe haven in difficult times? The risks not to be overlooked and the possible alternatives
Very volatile real estate market, decreasing average prices over the last 10 years, costs and risks that should not be overlooked. Is the house always a safe reinvestment? The real estate ETF alternative
Cryptocurrencies: China runs, the West takes the place
In the Financial Times, the economist El-Erian, whose speech we publish in the Italian version, takes stock of the ongoing debate on cryptocurrencies, which now seems to have reached the moment of truth. Here because
Bitcoin flies: bubble or breakthrough? All the pros and cons
Bitcoin is now close to 24 thousand dollars, i.e. four times its value in March - But its history is full of ups and downs: how will it go this time? Here are all the keys
Coronavirus and the economy, will it be the biggest crisis since the war?
Over ten million unemployed in just two weeks. The Coronavirus hurricane is hitting the world economy with tremendous force, to the point that all the conditions are in place for it to be the most serious crisis since the post-war period…
Gold rally after a weak 2018
Growing fears about the geopolitical situation and the volatility of cyclical assets such as equities and oil have brought investors attention back to safe-haven assets
BLOG BY ALESSANDRO FUGNOLI (Kairos) – Savings, let's not resign ourselves to cash and safe-haven assets
FROM THE "RED AND BLACK" BLOG BY ALESSANDRO FUGNOLI, Kairos strategist - "Return expectations on bonds and shares are more realistic today" and much less brilliant than in the recent past but "this does not mean that it is already…
First half of 2013, confirmed trend of investing in jewels
The Important Jewels auction was held on September 24th and had an excellent response - This confirms the market trend of the first half of 2013, with record-breaking auctions for this sector where the real stars are truly shining.
14th report of Banca Mps – Art market growing in the first half of 2013
The preferred places for auctions are always London (for turnover) and New York (for paintings) - The Asia segment has a share of turnover that is constantly growing compared to previous years
Christie's Jewelery and Watch Auction in London
Two hundred and fifty lots for the "JEWELERY" auction to be held on 4 September in London at Christie's, with the presence of important international jewelery and watchmaking Maisons - All precious objects of charm and with estimates not exceeding 40…
Switzerland, GDP slows down surprisingly in the second quarter (-0,1%)
Growth of 0,2% was expected - But Moody's confirmed the country's triple A rating and the Swiss franc has gained almost 5% against the dollar in the last month.
Cme Group prepares the landing in London
A new derivatives market would immediately compete with Eurex and Liffe - Meanwhile, Cme Clearing Europe has decided to also accept gold as collateral for the payment of operating margins
Estimates on the euro revised downwards: the big banks prefer the Australian dollar
Ten of the 17 major global investment banks have reduced their estimates on the single currency: the forecast is that the euro will reach 2012 dollars at the end of 1,20 - There are fears that the crisis will worsen in Spain, Greece and Italy - Dollar …
Germany: 6-month bond auction, yields close to zero
The German Treasury has placed 3,53 billion 6-month sovereign bonds - The yield falls to 0,007% - German government bonds are confirmed as a safe haven for the single currency - The Btp-Bund spread at 447bp
ADVISE ONLY – Is gold still a safe haven? Yes, but only in a diversified portfolio
ADVISE ONLY - Is gold still to be considered the safe haven asset par excellence? Its value in these times of crisis has grown considerably, but if the economy were to "restart" the yellow metal would lose ground - Gold still remains a good…
Japan, Bank of Japan ready for new quantitative easing measures
The governor of the Central Bank of Japan has declared that he will pursue a "strong quantitative easing policy to overcome deflation and return to a sustainable pace of growth" - Meanwhile the Yen remains the preferred safe-haven currency for…
Wine, a luxury and investment good: a Romanèe-Conti di Borgogna can be worth 20 thousand euros
PAMBIANCO SURVEY - For the Luxembourg fund Nobles Crus, which specializes in this particular sector, the yield in the last four years has grown on average by double digits: wine has become a luxury good and also a refuge - The labels…