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A blockbuster year for IPOs

Pictet Asset Management A new wave of major technology initial public offerings (IPOs) this year is poised to reshape the investment landscape. SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are preparing to go public, with SpaceX’s anticipated listing potentially set to become the largest on record. These offerings…
MLI
02 June 2026
Market comments

Looking beyond the conflict

Laurent DenizeChief Investment Officer ODDO BHF Asset Management & Global Co-CIO ODDO BHF Since US President Donald Trump has been seeking to de-escalate the Iran conflict through a ceasefire that has been extended several times, the financial markets have been in a phase of heightened…
MLI
21 May 2026
Investing

Seven trends to watch in 2026 and beyond

Pictet’s Ahead 2026 report highlights the most prominent trends in science, technology, and sustainability that will shape economic growth and investment. 1) Health in the era of longevity The world’s population is getting older so the challenge is to ensure that those extra years are…
MLI
13 May 2026
Market comments

Strait talk

Trump-Xi to meet again César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investments Officer Pictet Wealth Management US President Donald Trump travels to Beijing for talks with China’s Xi Jinping starting on Thursday, as the world watches to see whether they can reach a common approach on Iran. Last…
MLI
12 May 2026
Investing

Prospects for US, emerging market stocks remain strong

Pictet Asset Management presents its May barometer. Even though there is no end in sight to the Iran conflict, the outlook for both emerging market and US equities remains positive; we upgrade both to overweight. Asset allocation: calm after the storm The storm that shook…
MLI
11 May 2026
News

Loïc Sacré appointed as the new President of CFA Society Belgium

CFA Society Belgium is pleased to announce the election of Loïc Sacré as its new President, alongside a reinforced Board of Directors committed to its community's growth. A dedicated volunteer for over 8 years, Loïc brings a wealth of experience from the Investment Banking and…
MLI
07 May 2026
Market comments

No war, no peace, no oil

OPECxit César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investments Officer Pictet Wealth Management. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it was leaving OPEC after almost 60 years, dealing a big blow to the oil cartel. The move by OPEC’s third-largest producer will likely be negative for the oil…
MLI
05 May 2026
Investing

In limbo

Central banks in focus César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investments Officer Pictet Wealth Management The Iran situation is in limbo after President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by US envoys to Pakistan for talks aimed at resolving the standoff. Trump extended the truce indefinitely but maintained the…
MLI
29 April 2026
Investing

A lull under pressure

Laurent Denize, Chief Investment Officer ODDO BHF Asset Management & Global Co-CIO ODDO BHF Financial markets are currently heavily shaped by events that are largely unpredictable and difficult for investors to control. The opening of negotiations aimed at a ceasefire, combined with the U.S. blockade…
MLI
27 April 2026