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08.04.2020

Education technology and coronavirus pandemic

Education technology (EdTech) is one of the few industries experiencing a sharp upward demand, reinforcing its potential for profitability and the role it can play in societal wellbeing.

01.04.2020

Coronavirus outbreak and the evolution of an economic crisis.

In December 2019, the first cases of infection from a novel coronavirus were treated in Wuhan, China. The race to contain the spread began, eventually leading to global lockdowns, business closures, and financial market turmoil.

27.03.2020

The economic impact of coronavirus

In this podcast Brian Blackstone chats to Credit Suisse chief economist James Sweeney about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the global economy.

19.03.2020

Global CIO House View March 2020

Only a few weeks ago, global equity markets were at fresh all-time highs. How rapidly things have changed. The global spread of the novel coronavirus and the impact of governments' dramatic containment measures have caused great concern, as global growth is hit. In the new Global CIO video, we look at the latest developments and our current views.

18.03.2020

Low inflation gives scope for major stimulus to address coronavirus pandemic

Credit Suisse's chief European economist Neville Hill examines central banks' response to pandemic-triggered turmoil.

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16.03.2020

Eying stability and progress in periods of crisis: History confirms that long-term investment views point to brighter times.

Periods of financial shocks have come and gone in history. A century's worth of economic data shows that globally diversified long-term investment strategies consistently triumph above all others, even reaching new highs after the crises subside.

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12.03.2020

Millennial values and technology as a way of life

Millennials are digital natives and technology is seamlessly embedded in their everyday lives. Even the oldest in this cohort can barely remember a time without the internet. As a result, millennials are disrupting traditional business models and are re-defining consumption.

25.02.2020

ESG investing: A trend that is constantly evolving

The Global Investment Returns Yearbook looks at figures dating back to the year 1900. The long-term analysis aims to put in perspective bull and bear markets, financial crises, and investment trends. But what can it tell us about recent trends, such as ESG investing? The authors investigate if ESG-driven investments have their own reward in terms of higher returns and lower risk.

21.02.2020

Global CIO House View February 2020

Just when the recovery in industrial production was gaining pace, the novel coronavirus reined it back in. The outbreak poses a new challenge to the global economy as it has interrupted global supply chains and caused significant uncertainty. In the new Global CIO video, we look at the latest developments and our current views.