In this Weekly Market Review podcast episode, Urs Vrijhof-Droese and Jess Roberson discuss the manufacturing numbers coming out of China, Japan, and the United States, as well as, the historic time the US stock market has been experiencing. They will also touch on the job data from the US.   Welcome to our weekly dive into the heart of global finance! Join Jess and Urs as they dissect the pulse of the world economy from a Swiss perspective, bringing you insights into the most pressing topics and trends.   Each discussion offers a unique perspective on the economic landscape, shedding ..read more

This week's episode discusses the interest rate decision of the Swiss National Bank. We will also be talking about the inflation rate in Japand and the Forgien Direct Investment numbers coming out of China. Welcome to our weekly dive into the heart of global finance! Join Jess and Urs as they dissect the pulse of the world economy from a Swiss perspective, bringing you insights into the most pressing topics and trends.  Each discussion offers a unique perspective on the economic landscape, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that shape our interconnected world.  Wh ..read more

Explore the dynamic fusion of artificial intelligence and Switzerland's offshore banking and wealth management sectors in this enlightening episode of the Swiss Money Secrets podcast. In the discussion, our team will delve into how AI is used in the wealth management industry. Specifically, we will touch on the opportunities, risks, challenges, and limitations of the use of AI in all of the areas of offshore wealth management. Whether you're an investor or a finance enthusiast, this episode offers key insights into the future of wealth management. 00:00 Intro 01:11 Swiss National Bank Surpris ..read more

This week's episode discusses the interest rate decisions of the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve of the United States. Jess will also discuss the Consumer sentiment in the US and the toll the election year is having on the numbers. We apologize for the poor lighting. Welcome to our weekly dive into the heart of global finance! Join Jess and Urs as they dissect the pulse of the world economy, bringing you insights into the most pressing topics and trends. Each discussion offers a unique perspective on the economic landscape, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that shape ou ..read more

This week's episode discusses the European Central Bank's interest rate decision, the challenge of sticky inflation in the U.S. economy, and signs of further structural challenges in the U.S., such as their recent unemployment numbers. Welcome to our weekly dive into the heart of global finance! Join Jess and Urs as they dissect the pulse of the world economy, bringing you insights into the most pressing topics and trends. Each discussion offers a unique perspective on the economic landscape, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that shape our interconnected world. Whether you'r ..read more

This week, Jess and Urs dive into the PCE price index of the U.S., inflation numbers in Germany and the Euro Area, the Swiss GDP growth for quarter 4 of 2023, and discuss the cracks in the U.S. economy that have finally tipped economists from being so positive. Each week, we cover significant topics, trends, and decisions that have emerged to offer a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities facing the global community. Join us weekly on a journey through the intricacies of macroeconomics and global finance. Let's navigate the complexities of the worldwide economy together! About WHVP: W ..read more

Join us in this episode as we delve into the intricate details of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its profound implications for offshore and cross-border banking sector and clients. Enacted to combat illicit financial activities and promote transparency, the CTA marks a significant milestone in corporate regulation, for better or worse. We navigate through its key provisions, exploring how it requires certain businesses to disclose their beneficial owners and take a look at how it is being implemented in different ways in various countries. Our expert team will unpack the complexities ..read more

This week, Jess and Urs dive into the Swiss Trade Balance, inflation numbers of the Euro Area, and will cover revelations from the FOMC and ECB meeting minutes. Each week, we cover significant topics, trends, and decisions that have emerged to offer a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities facing the global community. Join us weekly on a journey through the intricacies of macroeconomics and global finance. Let's navigate the complexities of the worldwide economy together! About WHVP: WHVP is an independent asset manager specialized in managing the funds of private clients. We are regis ..read more

In today's mini podcast episode, we provide a review of the economic decision of the Royal Bank of Australia concerning its interest rate, the ISM Services PIM, the U.S. Total Household Debt and jobless claims, The unemployment rates of Switzerland and Canada, and the inflation figures of the Chinese and German Economies. We'll cover these major topics, trends, and decisions that have emerged to offer a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities facing the global community. Looking ahead, we will discuss the anticipated economic data in terms of the consumer pricing index for The U.S. and S ..read more

Delve into the dynamicintersection of politics and finance as we explore strategies to navigate themarkets amidst an election year. In this episode, we shine aspotlight on the political battlefields in 2024 from a Swiss wealth manager's perspective. We will cover key elements to consider during an election cycle. Our Team willshare insights on the markets when it comes to ballot box season. Whether you're a seasonedinvestor or just getting started, our discussions will equip you with theknowledge to make informed decisions in an ever-changing political and economic landscape. Tune in for marke ..read more