Berlin The worst phase seems to be over, but the inflation rate in the euro zone is currently 5.5 percent, more than twice the target set by the European Central Bank (ECB). It’s two percent. The pressure on the currency watchdogs is therefore likely to remain high, and further interest rate hikes are likely to follow.
Financial correspondent Frank Wiebe advises that investors should therefore ask themselves the question of how to set up their portfolio robustly. “Someone who is willing to take risks and thinks very long-term can always hold a slightly higher proportion of shares,” says Wiebe. A very classic portfolio with 60 percent shares and 40 percent bonds did not work well last year.
This year, some experts would advise weighting the bonds slightly higher. “Most experts recommend so-called investment grade bonds,” says Wiebe. Government bonds in particular would work particularly well as a counterpoint to stocks because they are not so dependent on the economy. High-yield bonds should be discouraged.
In addition, foreign correspondent Gregor Waschinski assesses the consequences of the violent riots for France’s image.
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