Kai Johannsen

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„Women are the key to climate protection“

2 months ago | boersen-zeitung.de | Kai Johannsen

Ms Becker, the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – DEI – is also very important on the capital markets. What initiatives has the Luxembourg Stock Exchange launched in terms of gender finance? Three years ago, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange signed an agreement with UN Women in which we committed to jointly promote gender equality financing and the empowerment of women. Since then, we have taken several steps to strengthen gender finance and gender-responsive investment.
„The long-term prospects for gold are very good“

2 months ago | boersen-zeitung.de | Kai Johannsen

Mr Wagner, you have been a supporter of investing in gold for some time. The price is at a record high. What prospects do you see for the yellow metal? I believe that the medium to long-term prospects are still very good. The environment favours gold in many respects. This includes, for example, the continuous devaluation of paper currencies. Added to this is the geopolitical situation, which encourages investors to invest in gold. Gold is a tangible asset compared to currencies.
On the path to parity

Feb 4, 2025 | boersen-zeitung.de | Kai Johannsen

The greenback is closing in on the European common currency. It recently hit a high of 1.0179 dollars to one euro, but has since eased back, so is 4 cents from parity. The majority of market participants are expecting this to be achieved soon. Some even assume that this will not be the end of the US currency's appreciation, but that it will go below parity; in other words, less than one dollar will have to be spent to get one euro on the currency markets.
First bonds of the year successfully issued with large order books

Jan 31, 2025 | boersen-zeitung.de | Kai Johannsen

Mr Anev Janse, what is the financing volume for the EFSF and ESM this year, and how does it compare to 2024? For 2025, we are planning a total refinancing of 28.5 billion euros, of which 21.5 billion euros is for the European Financial Stability Facility, and 7 billion euros for the European Stability Mechanism. This volume is slightly higher than last year's 26 billion euros due to the higher refinancing requirements.
„Depreciation of the euro is becoming increasingly likely“

Jan 22, 2025 | boersen-zeitung.de | Kai Johannsen

Mr Bottermann and Mr Wohlgemuth, what prospects do you hold out for the global economy this year? Mr Bottermann: The global outlook is supported by continued structurally solid development in Asia and robust US expansion. This year, the main impetus will come from lower central bank targets; barring a comprehensive trade war, the aggregate direction of the global economy will remain upwards.
„Green light for the stock markets“

Nov 27, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Dieter Kuckelkorn |Kai Johannsen

Joachim Schallmayer, Head of Capital Markets and Strategy at DekaBank, sees a „green light for the equity markets“ in the coming year. At the presentation of the bank's capital markets outlook in Frankfurt, he pointed out that equity markets have weathered the shockwaves of the numerous crises exceptionally well. The markets are currently benefiting from corporate profits. Figures from the past 60 years have shown that corporate profits are based on nominal global economic growth.
Solar stocks still offer good potential

Oct 18, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Kai Johannsen

Mr. Weiss, what are the megatrends for investors in environmental technologies in the coming years? Current trends are expected to continue. Renewable energy, especially solar and wind, will maintain its momentum. Over 40% of electricity in Europe now comes from renewable sources. Additionally, despite the currently challenging situation in the automotive market, the topic of electromobility will continue to grow, driven by more affordable models, longer battery life, and increased range.
Gender diversity is gaining momentum

Jan 3, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Kai Johannsen

The topic of sustainability plays a significant role in financial markets, and it will continue to be a central theme in international markets in 2024. More and more issuers are entering the market with sustainable bonds, and the funds from these earmarked bonds are used to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Many investors primarily think about clean drinking water, education, life on land and in water, affordable housing, and more.
Perforated state finances are concerning bond investors

Jan 2, 2024 | boersen-zeitung.de | Alex Wehnert |Kai Johannsen

Bond investors are concerned about the financial woes of leading economies. Budget and debt disputes have cost even global benchmark issuers a great deal of confidence in recent months – at a time that promises to be critical for the government bond markets.
Government bond market sees significant sell-off

Oct 9, 2023 | boersen-zeitung.de | Kai Johannsen

There is currently a sell-off sentiment in the government bond markets around the world. Whether it's US Treasuries, German Bunds, British Gilts, Australian or Canadian government securities, everything is being removed from portfolios. If this trend continues, government bonds might appear to be the new subprime bonds, reminiscent of the ones backed by risky mortgages that triggered the US housing crisis in 2007/08, leading to a global banking and financial market crisis.