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We don't know when the Trump & Co. whirlwind will end. No one knows, and neither does he. Perhaps with the next US midterm elections in November 2026. In the meantime, the set of decisions taken has the immense merit of waking up Europe, and first and foremost, the European Union. Without waiting for Donald Trump to return to the White House, the old continent has been offered the roadmap for its economic revival set out in the Draghi report published in September 2024. 

Edmond de Rothschild announces the appointment of Eric de Tessières as Group Chief Sustainability Officer. Reporting to Cynthia Tobiano, Deputy CEO, Eric took up his post on 7 April. He will oversee all of the group’s sustainability initiatives, across asset management and private banking. 

•    D. Trump's "Liberation Day" announcements have heightened uncertainty for the markets and the Fed, with a series of tariffs on all imports except Canada (which is already hit by 25% tariffs) and Mexico.
•    Initial estimates forecast a contraction in the US GDP by -1.5% and an inflation increase of +1.5%.
•    In Europe, the euro's appreciation against the dollar and the expectation of competitive prices for Chinese products lacking outlets on the US market could mitigate the impact of these measures

After 30 years of «happy» globalization, the world is a changed place post-pandemic, hit by geopolitical risk and plagued by daily cyber-attacks, with citizens seeking protection. The stock market outlook is particularly attractive for companies exposed to the security theme, which offer investors and the general public the resilience they so desperately need.