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🌐 Market Overview Recent movements in the crypto markets are taking place in an environment of subdued volatility, with established leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum undergoing a period of technical consolidation. Market participants are reacting cautiously to macroeconomic signals, particularly the ongoing discussion about monetary tightening in the US. At the same time, decentralized…

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🧭 Background & Context Analyzing the illiquidity premium requires a calm, methodical approach, as it represents the hidden compensation for the risk of not being able to sell an asset promptly at a fair price. Markets with low trading frequency or small participant groups force investors to factor this premium into their return expectations as…

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Capital return, share price support and strategic tool Share buybacks are one of the most important instruments of corporate finance today. Companies buy back their own shares on the market, thereby reducing the number of outstanding shares. This increases earnings per share, stabilizes share prices, and signals confidence in the company's future. Buybacks are flexible,…

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🇺🇸 US Dollar The US dollar opened trading on May 15, 2026, under slight selling pressure, accompanied by subdued risk appetite in Asian markets. Yesterday's Federal Reserve minutes underscored the central bank's determination to maintain a tight monetary policy in the face of persistent core inflation, initially providing some support for the greenback. However, growing…

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🛢️ Oil market The supply side of the oil market is supported by the disciplined production policies of OPEC+, while US shale oil production has reached a new record high. On the demand side, the economic slowdown in China and tighter monetary policy in industrialized countries are dampening consumption growth. Inventories in OECD countries are…

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The path of a company to the stock market An initial public offering (IPO) is one of the most significant steps in a company's life. It transforms a private firm into a publicly traded company, opens access to capital markets, and makes shares tradable. At the same time, an IPO is a complex, regulated, and…

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🧭 Background & Context Market liquidity determines the speed and cost at which stock positions can be built up or reduced. High liquidity is reflected in tight bid-ask spreads and the ability to trade large order volumes without significant price fluctuations. Conversely, low liquidity can lead to substantial price swings even with smaller orders, making…

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💻 Technology The technology sector is currently moving at a steady but steady pace. Recent quarterly results from major semiconductor manufacturers indicate continued demand for AI accelerators, while cloud service providers are moderately expanding their investments in data centers. At the same time, the enterprise software market is showing subdued momentum as many companies reprioritize…

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📊 Inflation & Prices The inflation rate in Germany settled at 2.3 percent in April 2026, with energy prices declining slightly after a temporary rise. Services continued to become moderately more expensive, driven by higher labor costs in the hospitality and healthcare sectors. Food prices showed a mixed trend: dairy products and bread remained stable,…

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Why a few companies dominate entire markets – and what that means for investors An oligopoly arises when only a few companies control a market. This market structure can be found today in many key sectors of the global economy — from technology and energy to raw materials. Oligopolies are particularly attractive to investors because…

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