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We are living longer than ever before, but true progress lies in enjoying these extra years with vitality. The "longevity" megatrend is changing how we understand age and health. Although life expectancy in Europe and North America will continue to increase by 2026, the line between medicine and lifestyle is becoming increasingly blurred. Markets are emerging with rapid growth, from AI-supported diagnostics to personalized genomics.

This week's focus is on the impact of rising oil and energy prices in light of increasing tensions between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz. Add to this the damage to energy infrastructure in the Gulf region and the outlook for US energy companies such as Chevron could improve by mid-2026. In the meantime, the reporting season for the first quarter of 2026 has gotten off to a good start in the US, with 88% of S&P 500® companies reporting positive earnings surprises so far.

Emerging Asian countries are driving technological progress with impressive dynamism. China in particular has become a world leader in key technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G, e-mobility and healthcare technologies and is making targeted investments in forward-looking innovations. Tracker certificates on the Vontobel Rising Economies Disruptors Index enable investors to participate in this technological and economic change in one of the world's most dynamic regions.

Another eventful year is drawing to a close - and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your trust and loyalty! We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a successful start to a happy and healthy New Year 2026.

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.

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.

Warrants with Knock-Out provide investors with a leveraged participation in the performance of a financial asset. The leverage effect arises from the fact that less capital is required compared to a direct investment. Investors can speculate on both rising and falling prices with less capital invested. Various asset classes such as stocks, indices, commodities, precious metals, interest instruments, or currency pairs are available.

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