The first half of 2026 continued to be plagued by global crises and geopolitical tensions. Despite ongoing economic and political turmoil, global stock markets managed to rally after some back-and-forth. AI, energy and healthcare were the main drivers of global stock markets from January to June, as bicycle-related stocks were unable to keep pace. Find out here why.
The AI boom and defence industries drove the international stock markets in 2025, particularly in emerging markets. The sustained global stock rally even went into its third consecutive year. The value of listed bicycle companies could not keep up with these international trends. Why?
MUNICH, Germany - The year 2021 had it all: rising inflation, low and even negative interest rates, supply chains constraints, political crises, trade wars, more lock-downs, virus mutations, and so on. Despite all these uncertainties the global stock market trudged upwards, not to talk about the most ambitious 2021 bicycle stocks. How does that match?
STUTTGART, Germany - For the first time, a bicycle share index certificate has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. BeneFaktorIndex Bike was initiated by asset manager and index allocator, Daubenthaler & Cie. GmbH. They are developing financial products oriented towards the common good. Is that possible?
STUTTGART, Germany - The booming bicycle and e-bike market attracts more and more investors. Asset manager and index allocator Daubenthaler has introduced a 'bicycle share index'. The initial listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is planned for 21 June but is already open for investors since 25 May.
MUNICH, Germany - Despite political crises and wars, 2017 was a good year for the stock market with accelerating economic growth as well as cheap
