Climateflation

15 July 2026

When heat drives both sides of power markets

Extreme heat is no longer just an environmental issue – it is becoming an economic one. As rising temperatures drive electricity demand higher while constraining power generation, energy markets are experiencing increasing volatility and price pressure.

In this latest Market Musings, we explore how climate change is reshaping Europe's power markets and contributing to a new form of inflation: climateflation. Read the full article to discover the implications for investors and why inflation protection may be more important than ever.

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Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management NV (VLK Investment Management) is licensed as a manager of various UCITS and AIFs and authorised to provide investment services and as such is subject to supervision by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. This document is for information purposes only and provides insufficient information for an investment decision.This document does not contain investment advice, no investment recommendation, no research, or an invitation to buy or sell any financial instruments, and should not be interpreted as such. Opinions are as of the date of publication and may change without notice.

Es gibt einen Spruch auf Niederländisch, Kom verder, das viele Dinge bedeutet und unsere Geschäftsphilosophie darstellt. Er erfasst die Art und Weise, wie wir mit unseren Kunden arbeiten, aber auch wie wir unsere Beteiligungsunternehmen lenken, um Aktionärswert durch aktive Beteiligung zu schaffen.

Risikokapital. Der Wert von Anlagen und die daraus erzielten Erträge können sowohl steigen als auch fallen. Die Anleger erhalten möglicherweise nicht den ursprünglich investierten Betrag zurück. Die in der Vergangenheit erzielte Performance ist keine Garantie für die Zukunft.