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AI-powered shopping assistants and sustainable innovations lead 2025 trends, setting the pace for a smarter, greener future for consumers and retailers alike.

Investment strategies, financial markets, interest rates and policy: four economists share their forecasts for 2025 for Switzerland and the rest of the world. Nannette Hechler-Fayd'herbe took part in the panel discussion as CIO EMEA and Head of Investment Strategy, Sustainability and Research.

Why invest in US high yield bonds? We look at why the segment should outperform other fixed income assets in 2025.

What role is timber playing in redefining construction? Innovative, sustainable materials are creating investment opportunities and challenging steel and concrete as dominant building materials.

California’s wildfires underscore the urgent need for sustainable solutions. The shift towards a Circular Bioeconomy will help restore ecosystems and build resilience to extreme fires.

Nannette Hechler-Fayd’herbe analyses economic perspectives for Europe and Switzerland in 2025, including interest rates, Swiss real estate and US policies.

What does holding Bitcoin do for a portfolio? We look at the impact of a small allocation to the cryptocurrency on a multi-asset portfolio.

Entering the festive season, we look back on 2024 and wish you and your loved ones the best of health and every good fortune for the year ahead.