‘Dancing on the volcano - as long as it lasts’

High valuations and geopolitical risks indicate potential overheating and future uncertainties. Europe, with its heavy dependence on third-party suppliers for essential goods and raw materials, finds itself particularly vulnerable. The pressing question: Can Europe sustain its economic power and prosperity while effectively merging ambitious climate policies with a resilient industrial sector?

Europe’s rude awakening: Geopolitics is back

Dear reader, with the power struggle between China and the U.S., geopolitics has made a comeback on the investor agenda. Reason for us as editors to create a series on geopolitics and investing. In seven episodes, we will discuss various geopolitical and market shifts that are changing the investor landscape, from Europe’s challenges to China’s rise, AI impacts and the global energy transition.