International

What central banks can do when shocks come from outside

External shocks: central bank policy options

External shocks—from commodity price surges, wars, and pandemics to foreign monetary tightening and abrupt capital flow reversals—create swift and varied challenges for central banks. The suitable rea...

Economy

Istanbul, in Turkey: What makes a retail concept scalable across diverse neighborhoods

Istanbul retail strategy: achieving scalability across districts

Istanbul emerges as a megacity defined by striking contrasts: compact historic districts, heavily visited tourist corridors, sleek business hubs, expansive suburban areas, and two ...

Investments and Business

Why are multi-asset portfolios regaining popularity among advisors?

Why financial advisors are increasingly using multi-asset portfolios

Multi-asset portfolios are experiencing a renewed wave of interest among financial advisors. After years dominated by single-asset strategies, thematic bets, or narrowly diversified equity allocations, advisors are increasingly returning to multi-asset approaches to address a mor...