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The elevated volatility that has characterized equity markets this year shows no signs of easing. In fact, quite the opposite is true, as daily moves both up and down recently reached extreme levels. Concerns about economic growth, persistently high inflation, monetary policy tightening as well as the geopolitical situation continue to weigh on investors' minds. In recent weeks, forced selling even heightened the degree of nervousness.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) envisages that global carbon emissions will need to reach net zero by 2050 to limit global warming. Industries can take action by switching to renewable energy sources and using carbon capture technologies to achieve this goal.

The proprietary Credit Suisse Healthcare Database allows us to follow the therapeutic journeys through various diseases.

Credit Suisse has had close links to Switzerland ever since it was founded and plays an active role within the economy and society at various levels. This is reflected in the latest edition of our brochure "Switzerland and Credit Suisse", which is available online from today and can also be found in our branches.

Investors have had to contend with persistently volatile markets, as the war in Ukraine continues, inflationary pressures remain elevated and a recent inversion of the US yield curve triggered fears of a recession. Moreover, markets continued to increase their expectations that the US Federal Reserve may tighten monetary policy more than previously expected.

Carbon is an emerging asset class that could potentially rival the global oil market in size.

Financial markets have continued their rollercoaster ride amid a rapidly shifting mix of sharply elevated geopolitical risks and central bank action to combat persistently high inflation. Yet we believe that equities now offer a tactical opportunity for investors.

Women want and deserve the opportunity for long-term financial independence but there are "gaps" that need to be overcome in order for them to achieve this. Three Credit Suisse reports examine the specific challenges that women face with regard to wealth generation, the labor market, and leadership opportunities in the corporate world. So, what stands between women and a more equitable financial future?

Technology improvements have driven significant cost reductions in renewables over the last decade, helping achieve near-global grid parity. A new round of innovations – making renewables more economical, efficient and available – is likely to accelerate the global progress towards clean energy adoption and carbon neutrality.

Diversification across stocks, countries and assets should reduce risk so investors can earn the same return with lower risk, or higher return for the same risk.