Gas prices hanging over economic prospects
As we while away the warm – even hot – summer months in the Grand Duchy, it’s on many people’s minds that winter is on its way. And that means we go back to burning gas. While official sources show that Luxembourg doesn’t import much Russian gas, we all pay the going market rate.
Analysis: static risk profile does not work in a dynamic market
For at least 15 years, risk profiles, used by banks or independent risk managers to assign each client an investment portfolio, have been the subject of discussion. The current trend change from falling to rising interest rates further complicates client communication. The reason: a static risk profile and dynamic markets are hardly compatible. An analysis.
AG Insurance: economy continues to normalise
The base case for AG is one of “normalisation of the economy”, moving from a recovering economy to strong GDP growth, rising purchasing power and increased investment, while keeping admittedly higher inflation under control, according to the 2022 Outlook hosted online by AG Insurance and hosted by chief strategist Olivier Colsoul (pictured) and CIO Wim Vermeir.