Opinion

Han Dieperink
Opinion
January 7, 2025

Argentina's supply-side economy

Argentina was once one of the wealthiest nations in the world, richer than France or Germany. Much…
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Han Dieperink
Opinion
December 31, 2024

Midway through the Twenties

We find ourselves in the midst of the 2020s—a remarkable moment in time. Much like the “Roaring…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 27, 2024

Chart of the week: The average return does not exist

Every year, I look with some amazement at the annual forecasts from the major financial institutions…
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Han Dieperink
Opinion
December 24, 2024

Room for more optimism

These are worrying times. Geopolitically, a new world war seems imminent. The challenges in Europe…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 23, 2024

Chart of the week: China’s broken growth model

The financial media are buzzing with stories about the impact of Donald Trump as president…
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Gregory Kennedy
Opinion
December 18, 2024

Luxembourg’s balancing act

How much state is too much state in Luxembourg’s financial sector? Gregory Kennedy explores the fine…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 16, 2024

Chart of the week: sentiment boost

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” A cliché in financial markets, but no less…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 9, 2024

Chart of the week: How a forgotten recession indicator is becoming even more important

Some macroeconomic indicators carry more weight than others. But does this mean investors always pay…
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Han Dieperink
Opinion
December 6, 2024

Certificate inflation

The number of candidates taking CFA exams has declined again, according to the latest figures. At…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 2, 2024

Chart of the week: fade the trade

Financial journalists and market experts have a new gimmick: the “Trump trade”. With another four…
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Gregory Kennedy
Opinion
November 27, 2024

Luxembourg: Living parallel lives

Gregory Kennedy reflects on Luxembourg’s unique identity, its state-driven economy, reliance on…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
November 25, 2024

Chart of the week: questions about inflation

Fed Chair Powell has made no secret of it: he and his colleagues aim to bring interest rates back to…
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Han Dieperink
Opinion
November 19, 2024

A new era of financial repression

Many central banks have begun lowering policy interest rates. The aim is to counteract economic…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
November 18, 2024

Chart of the week: bitcoin in Wonderland?

Since the news broke that Donald Trump will once again become President of the United States…
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