After nearly two decades, the precious metal fund Hansagold has reached a milestone rich in symbolism. The fund volume has exceeded the one billion US dollar mark for the first time. This success underscores that gold continues to play a central role as a stability anchor for many investors.

The trade deal between the US and China was supposed to provide relief to the struggling US agriculture. However, months after the major announcements, it becomes evident that implementation remains uncertain, commitments are vaguely formulated, and the concerns of soybean farmers are by no means resolved.

A new oil deal between Washington and Caracas is causing movement on Wall Street. According to US President Donald Trump, the revenues from Venezuelan oil sales to the USA are to be used exclusively for the purchase of American products—a politically and economically explosive move.

JP Morgan is significantly expanding its credit card business by acquiring the Apple Card from Goldman Sachs. With the transition of the card program, card balances totaling more than 20 billion US dollars will migrate to Chase's platform. The transaction marks a strategic move for both banks and the end of an ambitious but challenging chapter for Goldman in the consumer banking sector.

On January 7, 2026, the German leading index surpassed the 25,000-point mark for the first time. The record sounds spectacular, but a closer look shows that the increase is less clear-cut than the round number might suggest. Historical comparisons with previous milestones provide clues but no clear forecasts.

A strong first quarter provides momentum for the Japanese fashion group. The Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing is benefiting from high demand in the domestic market as well as growth in Europe and North America – and significantly revises its profit targets upwards.

After a long dry spell, capital is slowly returning to the European fintech scene. Investors have invested significantly more money in financial start-ups in 2025 compared to the previous year. An exclusive analysis reveals which segment is experiencing particularly strong growth—and why the figures for 2026 could be trend-setting.