Trump Announces New Nuclear Weapons Tests – Return to Power Politics?

A surprising signal of relaxation in the trade conflict: US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping have agreed on several points at their first meeting in six years – including a solution to the dispute over rare earths, lower US tariffs, and the resumption of Chinese soybean imports. Both sides speak of a "consensus," although observers warn against exaggerated expectations.

Microsoft continues to grow at a record pace, driven by cloud, AI, and gaming. The tech giant once again exceeds expectations, while investors are now looking at funds and ETFs that particularly benefit from Microsoft's success.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is accelerating its plans for the digital euro. Even before the policy has been definitively decided, the ECB Governing Council in Florence has initiated the next phase of the project—with an ambitious goal: a pilot project is to begin in 2027, and the digital common currency could be officially introduced in 2029.

Netflix causes a stir on the stock exchange with a surprising announcement: The streaming giant plans to split its stock at a ratio of 10:1, making the shares significantly more accessible for employees and small investors.

The asset manager J.P. Morgan Asset Management has received a rating for its Multi-Alternatives Eltif for the first time from the agency Scope – and it is exceptionally positive. The fund was rated "(P) a+ (AIF)." The abbreviation "(P)" stands for Preliminary and indicates that the fund is still in its development phase.

Apple surprises investors with strong year-end figures: The tech giant defies weaker demand in China and significantly increases revenue and profit – the stock responds with a substantial price jump.

American consumers remain unfazed by economic concerns and high interest rates – which plays into Mastercard's hands. The credit card giant continues to benefit from robust spending at checkouts and online shops. In the third quarter, revenue and profit increased significantly, once again surpassing analysts' expectations.