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Financial markets

Understanding neutral interest rates

Structural changes in the US and eurozone economies suggest that so-called neutral interest rates may stabilize at higher levels than seen in the past.
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Financial markets

The US presidential election 2024

In a race focused on the economy and social issues, Harris vs Trump presents the electorate with stark choices - at least when it comes to the rhetoric. The implications for GDP growth and the fiscal deficit in the US are not as grave as you might think, however, while the inflation outlook...
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Financial markets

Algorithmic masterpieces

Systematic hedge fund strategies have been around for years. But thanks to technological advances and an ever-growing pool of data, they're more sophisticated than ever.
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Financial markets

Can southern Europe drive future Eurozone growth?

Economic growth in Spain and Italy is currently ahead of the European average, while Germany and France are lagging. Does this mean a long-term structural change in the Eurozone roadmap?
Financial markets

The search for the economic crystal ball

While history and traditional economic theory suggest that the US economy should have entered into a recession some time ago now, it continues to defy forecasts. But it's not out of the woods yet.
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Financial markets

Commodity trading

Before the development of today's global transportation networks, only the most expensive commodities were traded in bulk. Now commodities trading covers a wealth of goods from wheat and gold to oil and gas.
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Financial markets

The 2024 US elections: A nail-biter in the making

After securing their parties' nominations, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to go head to head again in this year's presidential elections. But the US currently stands at an important crossroads, and that won't change, no matter who wins.
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Financial markets

Is de-dollarisation a real possibility?

There are plenty of reasons to doubt the durability of the USA as a hegemonic power these days - and thus the durability of the US dollar as the world's leading reserve currency. But sceptics have called time on dollar dominance before - and been proven wrong.
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Financial markets

The new top priority? Economic and resource security

With businesses pouring money into creating more resilient international supply chains, and governments leaning towards trade protectionism, investors face new economic risks - but also significant opportunities.

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