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01.12.2025
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.
01.12.2025
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.
27.11.2025
Les banques se désengagent du risque, laissant le crédit privé en première ligne.
26.11.2025
A study has shown that 90% of family wealth disappears after the third generation. Monica Espinosa, UBP’s Head of Family Office Solutions, and Pierre Ricq, Senior Family Advisor, have made it their mission to make sure this doesn’t happen to the families who approach them, by providing clarity, a long-term vision, emotional support, and access to a wealth of experts in institutional-level financial services.
24.11.2025
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.
19.11.2025
Tune in to our latest podcast to explore how UBP’s Strategic Income strategy is redefining fixed income investing in today’s evolving market landscape.
17.11.2025
Doubts over a December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve and concerns over the scale and timing of AI-related capex weighed on sentiment, underscoring the fragile market landscape. Now that the US government’s 43-day shutdown has ended, investors are awaiting the delayed September non-farm payrolls report this week. The publication of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s meeting and Nvidia’s earning report, both on Wednesday, will be also closely scrutinised.
12.11.2025
Nombre de baby-boomers sont entrés dans une phase de «décumulation». Pour eux, la priorité n’est plus à l’appréciation du capital mais à la stabilité des revenus. Dans ce contexte, la diversification et le «portage» (à savoir les revenus provenant des coupons) apparaissent essentiels. Les investisseurs apprécient en effet les rendements stables offerts par les obligations, et en particulier, s’ils s’accompagnent d’une volatilité maîtrisée. En cela, la dette des marchés émergents permet également une excellente diversification.
