Julius Baer

2024 included many central bank rate cuts, but central banks are currently at a crossroads given the major divergences in the global economy. Our research team provides their forecasts for 2025 for the European Central Bank, US Federal Reserve, and Swiss National Bank and highlights the impact of deflationary forces on these central banks. ➡️ Read here: https://ow.ly/UpsJ50UoQxS   #MarketInsights

Periods of crisis and strong market performance may seem worlds apart, but they have one crucial thing in common: the need for a clear and consistent plan. Navigating volatile market conditions can feel daunting, but with the right guidance, you can make confident decisions. "In my experience, investment mistakes often stem from inadequate financial advice or emotional biases that lead individuals to stick to their own narratives," explains Diego Wuergler, CFA, Head of Investment Advisory. ➡️ Watch the full video and read the article to discover Diego's strategies for navigating markets during a crisis and learn how to avoid common investment pitfalls: https://ow.ly/pjBg50Uo2Yi #WealthArchitect

Derrick Gee is the ‘Creator in Residence’ at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg for the 2024/25 season. In this episode of the ‘Elbphilharmonie Innerviews’ he talks about his love of music, where it takes him, and what it means to be a content creator and ‘professional music fan’. ➡️ Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/A3YX50UnqCg #OurCommitments

Looking ahead to the future, it is crucial to consider your strategic asset allocation and periodically reassess the forces that result in structural trends. As part of our 2025 update of the Secular Outlook, Group CIO Yves Bonzon shares the four capital market trends we see driving asset class performances for 2025 and beyond. ➡️ Read now: https://ow.ly/u3Tu50Uneg7   #CIOViews

We were honoured to host the Alternatives Alpha Conference in Hong Kong and Singapore with thought leaders from the industry, who shared invaluable insights on incorporating alternative investments into diversified portfolios. Three key takeaways from the discussion were: 💼 Alternatives are an important part of long-term portfolios. 🧱 In a diversified portfolio, at least three building blocks should be featured (including Hedge funds, Private Credit and Private Equity). 🤝 Manager selection is crucial to capturing performance, and having access to credible high-quality partners is important. #CompanyInsights

The countdown is on! 🏎️ Formula E returns to the vibrant streets of São Paulo on December 7, 2024, to kick off Season 11 in electrifying style! For the first time, Brazil will host the season opener at the iconic Sambadrome, where fans will experience the GEN3 Evo — faster, stronger, and more sustainable than ever. ➡️ This season, we're putting sustainability in the spotlight at every race location. Swipe through the gallery to discover São Paulo's unique contributions to this vision. ➡️ Don't miss a moment of the action—find out where to watch: https://lnkd.in/eDtrpYzZ Wishing Formula E a successful start to the new season. #FormulaE #SãoPaulo #Sustainability #FutureCities

What volunteering moments have you experienced this year? Even with our international offices, Julius Baer prioritises our local ties. JB Cares, an employee-led philanthropic association at the organisation, helps maintain those bonds and facilitates employees giving back to their local communities through organising volunteering initiatives with local partners. This year, Julius Baer employees everywhere from Hong Kong to Frankfurt took part in a volunteering day. ➡️ Ready to learn more about what they did? Discover what a Julius Baer volunteer day looks like: https://ow.ly/5xcb50Ulpjl #JuliusBaerPeople #OurPeople #JuliusBaerEmployerofChoice #InternationalVolunteeringDay

Last week Julius Baer launched its Longevity Circle, bringing together nearly 100 guests focused on how we can live longer and healthier. Discussions centered around cancer research and chronic disease but also the latest therapies and treatments, and the role of AI, technology and of course how we can finance this huge demographic challenge. Three key takeaways from the discussion: 👵 Average life expectancy has risen from 53 years to 72 years of age since 1961. 👯 In 1950 130 million people were aged 65 and over. By 2050 there will be 1.6 billion in this age group. 📈 The global median age is set to rise from 29.6 years of age in 2015 to 41.9 years of age by 2100. ➡️ Read more about longevity at Julius Baer: https://lnkd.in/dd4GggV3 #CompanyInsights

To date, the Swiss economy has proven resilient, however it is not immune to the weaknesses in the eurozone. As we look to 2025, our analysts look at the Swiss economy, Swiss equities, and provide their growth forecasts. ➡️ Learn more in our Research Weekly: https://ow.ly/RgG550UkxSq #MarketInsights

The pace of innovation has accelerated in recent decades, and this is expected to continue in the future. The combination of exponential growth in computing power at decreasing costs and the proliferation of Big Data provides fertile ground for increasingly powerful generative AI systems and tech innovation. ➡️ Learn more about the key macroeconomic trends in our Secular Outlook: https://ow.ly/XyHi50UhAnH #ChartofTheMonth #CIOviews