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Level playing field does not necessarily lead to the same results, as impressively demonstrated by twin studies. This also applies to quant funds. Even though the decisions here are made by financial mathematical models, their success still depends on external human influence.

Join Vontobel’s Sven Schubert and Eurasia Group’s Michael Hirson to hear what the US-China battle for technology leadership means for the world’s economy – and for investment portfolios.

In the latest Global Market Outlook, our specialist team for quantitative investing and active risk premium management explains what the models signal, while the change of course in monetary policy is looming.

On your way down from “Peak Growth Mountain”, you need to rely on robust trekking poles, hiking boots – and securities, to make your journey more secure. Multi-asset strategist Sven Schubert has a few suggestions for a safe return to base camp, bringing to bear his experience in emerging markets.

In the latest Global Market Outlook, our specialist team for quantitative investment and active risk premium management explains what the models are signaling while a wave of risk aversion sweeps the market environment.

Discussions by the office water cooler now often revolve around peak growth or peak inflation and their implications. The rapid change of the economic environment can indeed be confusing. To get a clearer idea about our views on the “real” state of the economy, we use our business cycle model “Wave” to help explain.

In the latest Global Market Outlook, our specialist team for quantitative investment and active risk premium management explains what its models are signaling while market participants remain risk-on.

Some believe inflation is dead, while others consider that we are witnessing its resurrection. Various short- and long-term factors speak in favor of either one or the other thesis. Which of these factors are stronger? And what impact will the future inflation environment have on investors and asset classes anyway?

Maintaining the course requires agility and calm both on the high seas and in the financial markets. State-dependent risk measurement helps to move forward in calm waters and remain agile in stormy times - even in the event of sudden changes in the weather.