PERSPECTIVES Weekly: The Investment podcast

Oil prices will remain volatile as long as the outcome of the Middle East conflict is unclear, says Dr Jacky Tang, the Private Bank’s emerging markets CIO. “The best way to frame oil right now is that we are in a market dominated by headlines, but not by conviction”, Jacky says. “Our sense is that oil is still carrying a meaningful geopolitical premium, and the market is not prepared to take that premium out unless they see something more than a proposal on paper.”The fallout from the conflict will also likely extend to assets beyond energy. “For equities, the key message is that lower valuations alone do not guarantee safety”, Jacky says, noting that there could be a divergence in performance between companies that can pass on price increases and those that are less able. In the week ahead, Jacky says that data on the mood amongst consumers will be important to watch. “I would watch macro releases mainly for signs that the geopolitical shock is starting to leak into consumer behaviour.”For more investing insights, please visit wealth.db.com.In Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as in Asia Pacific this material is considered marketing material, but this is not the case in the U.S. No assurance can be given that any forecast or target can be achieved. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models which may prove to be incorrect. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.Performance refers to a nominal value based on price gains/losses and does not take into account inflation. Inflation will have a negative impact on the purchasing power of this nominal monetary value. Depending on the current level of inflation, this may lead to a real loss in value, even if the nominal performance of the investment is positive. Investments come with risk. The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and you might not get back the amount originally invested at any point in time. Your capital may be at risk.The services described in this podcast are provided by Deutsche Bank AG or by its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in accordance with appropriate local legislation and regulation. Deutsche Bank AG is subject to comprehensive supervision by the European Central Bank (“ECB”), by Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and by Germany’s central bank (“Deutsche Bundesbank”). Brokerage services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, which conducts investment banking and securities activities in the United States.Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is a member of FINRA, NYSE and SIPC. Lending and banking services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, member FDIC, and other members of the Deutsche Bank Group.The products, services, information and/or materials referred to within this podcast may not be available for residents of certain jurisdictions. © 2026 Deutsche Bank AG and/or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This podcast may not be used, reproduced, copied or modified without the written consent of Deutsche Bank AG. 030620 030121

Energy prices have continued to jump, but that might not be a lasting effect of the Middle East conflict – if the fighting doesn’t spread, says Markus Müller, the Private Bank's head of the CIO office and Chief Investment Officer for Sustainability. “A prolonged disruption of oil supply from the Gulf remains unlikely as historically such blockades are difficult to sustain”, Markus says. “Energy markets could swing on any headline, but at the same time we’re mindful that geopolitical shocks historically tend to cause short-lived market turbulence.”A series of policy decisions from central banks last week meanwhile suggested that they will be keeping an eye on economic data before making any moves to cut rates. “Overall, it seems fair to say that central banks are likely to stay cautious for a while yet”, Markus says. In the week ahead, he says he’ll be watching for European data on the mood among consumers, and for the results of Treasury auctions in the US.For more investing insights, please visit wealth.db.com.In Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as in Asia Pacific this material is considered marketing material, but this is not the case in the U.S. No assurance can be given that any forecast or target can be achieved. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models which may prove to be incorrect. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.Performance refers to a nominal value based on price gains/losses and does not take into account inflation. Inflation will have a negative impact on the purchasing power of this nominal monetary value. Depending on the current level of inflation, this may lead to a real loss in value, even if the nominal performance of the investment is positive. Investments come with risk. The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and you might not get back the amount originally invested at any point in time. Your capital may be at risk.The services described in this podcast are provided by Deutsche Bank AG or by its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in accordance with appropriate local legislation and regulation. Deutsche Bank AG is subject to comprehensive supervision by the European Central Bank (“ECB”), by Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and by Germany’s central bank (“Deutsche Bundesbank”). Brokerage services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, which conducts investment banking and securities activities in the United States.Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is a member of FINRA, NYSE and SIPC. Lending and banking services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, member FDIC, and other members of the Deutsche Bank Group.The products, services, information and/or materials referred to within this podcast may not be available for residents of certain jurisdictions. © 2026 Deutsche Bank AG and/or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This podcast may not be used, reproduced, copied or modified without the written consent of Deutsche Bank AG. 030620 030121

Markets remain focused on the Middle East, and there are risks that the dislocations in energy prices could linger even if the fighting soon cools, says Deepak Puri, the Private Bank’s Chief Investment Officer for the Americas. “The oil disruption actually may be much longer with the markets than the physical conflict", Deepak says, noting that oil transport has been a major concern, but that production facilities in the region have also been harmed. The inflationary pressures of energy prices are likely to affect central banks as well, Deepak says, with decisions due this week from the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England. "There has already been a sharp repricing in Fed rate expectations", Deepak says, with fewer rate cuts expected in the near term. He also said that US bond auctions will be important to watch this week, as well as movements in the interest rate on 10-year Treasury bonds.For more investing insights, please visit wealth.db.com.In Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as in Asia Pacific this material is considered marketing material, but this is not the case in the U.S. No assurance can be given that any forecast or target can be achieved. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models which may prove to be incorrect. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.Performance refers to a nominal value based on price gains/losses and does not take into account inflation. Inflation will have a negative impact on the purchasing power of this nominal monetary value. Depending on the current level of inflation, this may lead to a real loss in value, even if the nominal performance of the investment is positive. Investments come with risk. The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and you might not get back the amount originally invested at any point in time. Your capital may be at risk.The services described in this podcast are provided by Deutsche Bank AG or by its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in accordance with appropriate local legislation and regulation. Deutsche Bank AG is subject to comprehensive supervision by the European Central Bank (“ECB”), by Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and by Germany’s central bank (“Deutsche Bundesbank”). Brokerage services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, which conducts investment banking and securities activities in the United States.Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is a member of FINRA, NYSE and SIPC. Lending and banking services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, member FDIC, and other members of the Deutsche Bank Group.The products, services, information and/or materials referred to within this podcast may not be available for residents of certain jurisdictions. © 2026 Deutsche Bank AG and/or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This podcast may not be used, reproduced, copied or modified without the written consent of Deutsche Bank AG. 030620 030121

Dr. Jacky Tang, Emerging Markets CIO at the Private Bank, offers quick macro and geopolitical perspective. He discusses how the Middle East conflict is shaping risk premia and market moves. He explains why equities may hold up while bonds, gold and the dollar act as safe havens. He also outlines Fed timing, key US data to watch, and scenarios for inflation versus growth shocks.

Dr. Jacky Tang, Chief Investment Officer for Emerging Markets at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, offers macro and market perspective in short form. He discusses cautious optimism for big tech amid soaring investment needs. He examines geopolitical risks, oil price risk premia, and growing geoeconomic fragmentation. He flags US jobs and retail data as key indicators to watch.

Deepak Puri, Chief Investment Officer for the Americas at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, offers market outlooks and policy analysis. He unpacks the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and the lingering uncertainty over up to $170B in potential refunds. He also previews key earnings—especially major tech names—and discusses dollar trends and events that could move markets in the weeks ahead.

Markus Müller, Head of the CIO Office and CIO for Sustainability at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, gives a concise market outlook. He discusses China’s rapid structural transformation and clean‑energy growth. He explores AI-driven market volatility and its broader implications. He highlights key macro releases to watch this week, from central bank minutes to inflation and PMI reads.

Dr. Jacky Tang, CIO for Emerging Markets at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, offers macro and market perspectives on Asia. He discusses Japan's likely policy continuity and its market effects. He contrasts diverging inflation paths across China, India, Japan and the US. He outlines shifting US-Asia relations, from US-India trade moves to cautious US-China détente.

The dollar has been trading around multi-year lows against its peers, but the downward trend may not last, says Dr. Jacky Tang, the Private Bank's emerging markets CIO, in his first appearance on the Perspectives podcast. "While a weak US dollar favours Asian equities and uplifts gold prices, as we can see from the recent price action, we need to also look at the US macro picture." He said he expects the dollar to stabilise after a period of being rocked by geopolitical developments.Corporate earnings season is still in its early stages, but some important technology names have already reported. "Big tech earnings were mixed," Jacky says, noting some disappointing cloud revenue. "The economy appears stable. However, investors are watching for winners or losers in the AI space." For more investing insights, please visit wealth.db.com.In Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as in Asia Pacific this material is considered marketing material, but this is not the case in the U.S. No assurance can be given that any forecast or target can be achieved. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models which may prove to be incorrect. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.Performance refers to a nominal value based on price gains/losses and does not take into account inflation. Inflation will have a negative impact on the purchasing power of this nominal monetary value. Depending on the current level of inflation, this may lead to a real loss in value, even if the nominal performance of the investment is positive. Investments come with risk. The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and you might not get back the amount originally invested at any point in time. Your capital may be at risk.The services described in this podcast are provided by Deutsche Bank AG or by its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in accordance with appropriate local legislation and regulation. Deutsche Bank AG is subject to comprehensive supervision by the European Central Bank (“ECB”), by Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and by Germany’s central bank (“Deutsche Bundesbank”). Brokerage services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, which conducts investment banking and securities activities in the United States.Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is a member of FINRA, NYSE and SIPC. Lending and banking services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, member FDIC, and other members of the Deutsche Bank Group.The products, services, information and/or materials referred to within this podcast may not be available for residents of certain jurisdictions. © 2026 Deutsche Bank AG and/or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This podcast may not be used, reproduced, copied or modified without the written consent of Deutsche Bank AG. 030620 030121

Deepak Puri, Chief Investment Officer for the Americas at the Private Bank, offers market commentary on macro, geopolitical risks and monetary policy. He explains why markets often shrug off geopolitical events unless they alter the macro backdrop. He discusses hedging and defensive positioning, what to watch from the Fed, and looming political and policy risks that could move markets.