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A weakening labour market, stable inflation expectations, and increasing political pressure suggest that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will make a decisive policy shift at its upcoming September meeting, explains Jörg Held, Head of Portfolio Management at ETHENEA Independent Investors S.A. An interest rate cut appears inevitable

Uncertainty continues to shape the ECB’s policy outlook. While the phase of rapid rate cuts appears to be over, internal divisions and persistent inflation risks are complicating decisions. With a data-driven approach, the ECB is keeping all options open for the months ahead.

The current headlines about surprisingly high US tariffs and the resulting price losses in international financial markets are understandably causing uncertainty. We would like to share with you our view of the current market situation to show that these short-term events do not fundamentally change the overall picture. The fund positioning of the Ethna-AKTIV is designed to balance out exaggerations. True active risk management is at the heart of our work.

The 25 per cent import tariff on non-US cars and car parts appears to be just the beginning. On 2 April, the world's eyes will be on the US, where President Donald Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for trade barriers in other countries.

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