Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz have driven up global energy prices and heightened inflationary pressures. While market participants at the beginning of the year largely anticipated stable policy rates, rate hikes are now once again being priced in across Europe, the US, and the UK.

UnitPlus Business introduces another time deposit alternative with a current interest yield of 2.32% p.a.

The current escalation in the Middle East shifts the focus of financial markets to security policy risks, potential disruptions in global supply chains, and rising energy prices. This situation presents companies with...

Money market products have gained significant importance in recent years. While money market ETFs are becoming increasingly popular among individual investors, a different picture emerges in the corporate and institutional environment: Here, actively managed institutional money market funds have been dominant for decades.

When companies look for ways to park excess liquidity in the short term, the search almost automatically leads to the term 'corporate overnight money'. On comparison portals and provider websites, the market seems straightforward: compare interest rates, open an account, done. In practice, however, the situation is more complex. Under the same term, very different products are grouped together today, which differ significantly in terms of legality, structure, and risk profile. Those who do not understand these differences often end up comparing apples to oranges.

Learn about the current economic situation in the USA and Europe and the implications for interest rate policies. In the second part, money market solutions and their strengths will be presented in more detail...