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After weeks of escalating rhetoric between the US and Iran, a preliminary peace agreement could be imminent, according to media reports, adding to signs of improvement. Tanker traffic had slowly picked up again, but remains well below pre-war levels.

President Trump is sending mixed signals to the market about the direction of the war with Iran, and, consequently, the price of Brent oil. Although the U.S. escorted neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump has warned Iran that the deadline for negotiations is approaching. Following the US-China summit this past weekend, there is also hope that China will mediate the conflict. Higher energy prices contributed to the increase in the U.S. Producer Price Index in April, which is, in turn, driving up U.S. interest rates.

The gaming retailer, which gained notoriety due to the short squeeze triggered by retail investors in 2020, has big plans. Specifically, GameStop wants to take over the world-famous second-hand market giant eBay. It is interesting to note that eBay has a market capitalization of around 48 billion US dollars, while GameStop only has a market capitalization of around 11 billion US dollars (Yahoo Finance, 04.05.2026). What are GameStop's plans?

This week, central bank interest rate announcements and the interim reporting season for the first quarter are in the spotlight. The case of this week focuses on interest rate developments in the U.S. and the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions. In seems that there are more factors indicating higher inflation within a year than lower inflation. The Q1 2026 earnings season revealed a significant number of positive earnings surprises, especially among S&P 500® companies.

With new Knock-Out Warrants Open End on Bitcoin, Vontobel is offering an opportunity to invest in the performance of the world's best-known cryptocurrency with leverage. Depending on the choice of instrument, this product type enables investors to generate returns not only in rising market phases but also in falling ones.

For individuals who invest in Knock-Out products such as Warrants with Knock-Out or Mini Futures, it is crucial to know when and under what conditions their product can be knocked out. But what many do not know: The trading times of the underlying asset play a decisive role here. If the underlying is not a share or an index, the trading times of the underlying and the product may diverge.

Barrier Reverse Convertibles (BRCs) are the classics among structured products. They belong to the yield optimization category and are characterized by a predetermined coupon and a certain safety buffer. BRCs are interesting due to their attractive coupons and in markets that are trending sideways.

Discount certificates feature a discount compared to the underlying asset at the time of issue. The reduced issue price shows its strengths when the market environment is stagnant or slightly positive, as it cushions possible price losses. However, the profit potential is limited by the cap. The level of the cap determines the price discount compared to the price of the underlying and can be set below, at or above the current price of the underlying. Here, the level of the cap determines whether the discount certificate is defensive, neutral or offensive.

Among investment products, capital protection products represent the lowest-risk investment option. A special feature of these products is a minimum repayment at maturity and participation in the positive performance of the underlying asset. Capital protection products are particularly interesting for risk-averse investors who want to avoid price losses but still participate in a positive performance.

Reverse convertibles offer investors the opportunity to profit from sideways movements in the price of an underlying asset, usually a share. Similar to a bond, a reverse convertible features a coupon that is fixed at the time of issue and is generally paid out at the end of its term. The repayment of the nominal amount, on the other hand, depends on the performance of the underlying asset. A predetermined price level (strike price) is of decisive importance here. If the price is at or above the strike price at the end of the term, the investor will receive the nominal amount back. If the price is below the exercise price on the maturity date, the investor will be delivered units of the underlying with the settlement type “physical delivery”, the value of which will usually be less than the nominal amount. Alternatively, a cash settlement is also possible.