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The fund will invest in fixed-income strategies; a second fund to be launched next year will invest in a hedge fund of funds.

Global equities closed the first week of December in positive territory, supported by rising expectations of a Fed rate cut, while the bond market experienced rate volatility. Attention now turns to the Federal Reserve, which is expected to deliver a 25-bp interest rate cut on Wednesday. A still-supportive backdrop continues to underpin equities, with fiscal stimulus measures, easing monetary policy and structural growth drivers encouraging investors to keep a broader perspective.

Les données venant du marché du travail américain plaident en faveur de la poursuite de l’assouplissement monétaire de la Réserve fédérale. Ce ne sera pas sans conséquence pour les obligations.

China is positioning itself to become a global leader in technological innovation.

Geneva-based bank Union Bancaire Privee has launched its first office in Riyadh, a significant step in its long-term expansion and highlighting the rising evolution of wealth management needs in Saudi Arabia.

The last week of November ended strongly, following a period of market uncertainty. As December gets under way, seasonal patterns point to a firm year-end finish. However, attention is now turning to next week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Market expectations became markedly more dovish in the final week of November amid growing concerns about the labour market; investors are now pricing in a 25-bp rate cut in December.

The euro investment-grade (IG) credit market has historically delivered an average annual return of +2.8% since 2005. However, the past five years have proven particularly challenging, with returns stagnating at around 0.0%. This period was marked by a sharp 15% drawdown in 2022, driven by the energy crisis and surging inflation.

En novembre 2025, l'UBP a été mise à l’honneur dans la catégorie ‘Best Private Bank in Europe for Alternatives’ (Meilleure banque privée en Europe pour les investissements alternatifs) lors de la prestigieuse cérémonie des ‘Global Private Banking Awards 2025’ de PWM et The Banker à Londres.

Les banques se désengagent du risque, laissant le crédit privé en première ligne.

Despite Nvidia’s stronger-than-expected results and upbeat guidance, investor sentiment remained fragile. A mixture of fatigue and doubts about AI, shifting expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December, and a rise in long-term Japanese yields fuelled sharp swings across equity markets. This week, investors will closely monitor the continuing Russia–Ukraine discussions for signs of an end to the conflict.