16.09.2026
What if $100 oil barrels are not the real risk?
A barrel at $100 is a serious matter, but it does not yet amount to the 1980 oil crisis. The reason is simple: inflation has significantly eroded the dollar’s purchasing power.
A barrel priced at nearly $39 in 1980 would be worth about $150 to $170 today. The real risk remains the spillover of the energy shock into diesel, freight, prices, and interest rates.
Watch the video by John Plassard, Partner and Head of Investment Strategy at Cité Gestion:
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05.10.2026
Appointment of Bruno Cesana & welcome to Jean-Christophe Faust!
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Bruno Cesana as a banker and the arrival of Jean-Christophe Faust to the position of Chief of Staff.
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Can the U.S. economy live with a 5% 10-year Treasury yield?
Discover why higher rates, rising mortgage costs, and expensive oil have not slowed the U.S. economy.
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Naïma Karamoko x Cité Gestion
Congratulations to Naïma on her victory in the WTA 125 Valencia doubles tournament!
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Welcome to Ilaria Russo and Tatiana Alexandra Ward!
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Ilaria Russo and Tatiana Alexandra Ward at Cité Gestion.
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Welcome to Justyna Zawol!
We are pleased to announce that Justyna Zawol has joined Cité Gestion.
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Could an overly strong U.S. economy be masking the worst of the pitfalls?
Since 2009, market corrections like the 34% drop in 2020 and 25% fall in 2022 have shown that volatility is the inevitable price of returns, making it essential to stay prepared to act when the next unexpected crash creates an opportunity.
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