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In the third quarter, the conflict in the Middle East remained a major headwind for the global economy.  In July, the US announced that the memorandum of understanding with Iran was no longer in effect. The resulting rise in energy prices and continued uncertainty weighed on businesses and households. Nevertheless, the global economy remained broadly resilient, although developments…

The second quarter of 2026 followed on from an environment already marked by geopolitical uncertainty, but the focus shifted more clearly to the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran/Hezbollah, as well as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global energy trade. Repeated ceasefires, renewed threats and intermittent attacks created a volatile environment. It…

The first quarter of 2026 was marked by an unusually high concentration of trade-related and geopolitical events, which had a significant impact on the global economy and capital markets. At the very beginning of the year, the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, during which head of state Nicolás Maduro was arrested and transferred to the United States, marked a geopolitical…

The reporting quarter was marked by heightened political and geopolitical uncertainty, which weighed on economic activity and financial markets. In the final quarter, particular attention was on the U.S. government shutdown, which extended to more than 40 days and became the longest shutdown in U.S. history, undermining confidence in the country’s political capacity to act. In…

For the first time, Bank von Roll AG took part in the prestigious Private Bank Rating of the “Bilanz” business magazine and is celebrating outstanding success! Of the 100 or so banks that participated in the “Private Banks” category, Bank von Roll was able to impress in all test phases and, thanks to its outstanding expertise and excellent service, achieved the coveted “Overall…

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