Financial turmoil, conflict, and potential collapse loom: investing in recession-resistant stocks immediately
In the latest issue of Börse Online, columnist Thomas Gebert emphasizes the significance of the oil price when making DAX forecasts. Amidst a rising stock market, despite various risks, the digital edition of Börse Online offers a comprehensive overview of market analyses, stock evaluations, trading strategies, and trading models.
This edition also recommends crisis-proof stocks with attractive yields across several sectors traditionally considered defensive in uncertain times: utilities, health, defense, consumer goods, and gold-related stocks. Although the search results do not provide a detailed list from Börse Online itself, the context allows identification of typical representative stocks in these categories that are often highlighted for their stability and dividends.
Utilities, such as large established firms with regulated revenue streams, provide essential services (electricity, water, gas) and usually have stable cash flows with steady dividends. Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, like those involved in innovative pharma or medical devices, are defensive due to constant demand regardless of economic cycles.
The WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF), indicative of the growing interest in defense stocks amid geopolitical tensions, commonly holds shares in major defense contractors and military technology firms, reflecting strong demand driven by government budgets and security concerns.
Staples consumer goods companies, such as Nestlé in Zurich stock market, maintain steady demand even in downturns. The company showed strength with new innovations boosting yields, underlining its crisis resilience.
Gold stocks, considered a traditional safe haven in times of uncertainty and inflation, are frequently recommended for market turbulence protection, although specific gold stocks were not named in the search results.
Market veteran Folker Hellmeyer fears that if Iran is involved in the conflict, the West may intervene on Israel's side, potentially escalating the Middle East crisis further. Meanwhile, the Federal Network Agency aims to promote competition in the 5G network, potentially benefiting a newcomer.
The US elections are scheduled for November 5, and threats of unrest are associated with the elections. Nassim Nicholas Taleb, a financial mathematician, defines a "black swan" as an unpredictable economic event with massive consequences, a reminder that market volatility is always a possibility. Israeli Defense Minister Joav Galant warned of a potentially deadly, precise, and surprising attack on Iran, adding another layer of uncertainty to the global economic landscape.
In other news, a private equity company's participation in a software company could lead to a high special dividend after delisting, revealing the stock's undervaluation. A specialty chemicals company is increasing capacities for the production of explosives; the US also has great interest.
Börse Online's digital edition offers a special offer of 9.90 € for three digital issues, and users can try it out without any commitment. For precise recommended stock names from Börse Online’s latest issue, referring directly to their August 2025 publication would be necessary.
Sports enthusiasts may find interest in sports-betting as a potentially lucrative venture, given the unpredictable nature of events, much like the "black swan" concept in finance. Amidst the turbulence in global politics, sports-betting could offer an exciting alternative for those seeking thrill amidst economic uncertainty.
