Perspectives

January has turned the volume back up - geopolitics, policy rhetoric, and shifting market narratives. Yet beneath the headlines, markets have remained relatively steady so far.

In this month’s Perspectives podcast, we look at what the early weeks of 2026 may be signalling for portfolios: the path for interest rates, signs of broadening market leadership, and why gold remains in focus.

Recorded on 21 January 2026.

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"We need to recognise that that we're in a world of power, blocks of raw power." 

Lord Sedwill, Chair of our Geopolitical Advisory Board and former UK Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser brings decades of experience at the centre of government and national security. In this episode, he reflects on the forces shaping today’s environment and why the quieter, underlying dynamics often matter most.  

This episode was recorded on 3 December 2025. 

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As 2025 comes to an end, we look back on a year shaped by a complex geopolitical environment, shifting policy signals and an unexpectedly resilient global economy. 

In our final podcast episode of the year, Global Investment Strategists Kevin Gardiner and Victor Balfour join Laura Kuenlen, Investment Communications, to discuss the forces that shaped markets, how we positioned portfolios in a changing environment, and the themes that could influence the investment landscape in 2026.

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As we approach the final weeks of the year, markets continue to show resilience, though not without moments of unease.  
 
In our latest podcast, we examine the factors shaping sentiment: the pause in gold’s long rally, renewed questions about the health of US banks, and the ongoing debate around potential bubbles in technology.  
 
We also discuss what this means for portfolio positioning, and why a disciplined, balanced approach still feels like the most sensible path forward.

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Equities higher, bond yields rising, the Fed back in easing mode, and the US dollar under pressure - investors have had plenty to digest in recent weeks. 
 
In this episode, Global Investment Strategists Kevin Gardiner and Victor Balfour join Laura Künlen to discuss what’s driving markets, whether inflation has entered a “new normal”, and the right stance for our asset allocation as we head into year-end.

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August is usually a quiet month, yet this year was anything but. Tariffs, politics, and a 39% US levy on Swiss exports dominated the headlines, but markets held firm – a reminder that fundamentals matter more than short-term noise.

You can read our latest macro scorecard here: Macro Scorecard.  

Recorded on August 20 2025. 

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Markets keep changing — but our values remain the same. 
 

Gabriel Gascon, Head of Private Banking Geneva, brings over 20 years of experience at Rothschild & Co. In this episode, host Laura Künlen speaks with Gabriel about what continues to set the firm apart, why clients prioritise clarity over complexity, and how Switzerland has earned its reputation as a global centre of wealth expertise. 

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Gabriel Gascon, Responsable de la Banque Privée à Genève, cumule plus de 20 ans d’expérience au sein de Rothschild & Co. 
 
Dans cet épisode de Perspectives de la Gestion de Fortune en Suisse, Laura Künlen s’entretient avec Gabriel sur ce qui continue de distinguer notre maison, pourquoi nos clients recherchent la clarté plutôt que la complexité, et comment la Suisse s’est imposée comme un centre mondial d’expertise en matière de gestion de patrimoine.
 

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Markets are moving, and so are the headlines. 

In the latest episode of Perspectives, host Laura Künlen and Global Investment Strategist Kevin Gardiner discuss the headlines currently shaping investor sentiment - from the US budget proposal and tariff tensions to an encouraging economic signal from Germany. 

Recorded on 29 May 2025. 

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Geopolitics and financial markets are more intertwined than ever.  

In this episode, Alice Squires, Co-head of Investor Advisory and Co-head of Geopolitical Advisory, discusses the growing impact of geopolitics on businesses, the rise of shareholder activism, and the strategic decisions boards must take to manage risk as well as capitalise on opportunities in an increasingly complex landscape. 

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