Opinion

Gregory Kennedy, IO columnist. Image: IO.
Opinion
November 22, 2023

Luxembourg Gare: Three nails in the coffin

On September 23rd, residents of the Gare district protested against the escalating levels of…
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Jeroen Blokland
Investing
November 20, 2023

Euphoria!

Let me begin by stating my agreement that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates…
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Jan Vergote.
Opinion
November 13, 2023

Decoding Xi’s ‘Chinese Dream’

China, poised to reclaim its title of a superior civilization, faces scrutiny from fund managers…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
November 13, 2023

The overstated impact of AI on productivity growth

If you’re a regular on platforms like X or LinkedIn, you’ve likely encountered those attention…
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Gregory Kennedy, IO columnist. Image: IO.
Opinion
November 10, 2023

Roadblocks in asset management software procurement

The typical reasons that prompt asset managers to acquire new software often include recommendations…
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Investing
November 8, 2023

Make America Great Again 2.0

In a thought-provoking piece from May 2018, I penned a commentary here titled ‘Make America Great…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
November 6, 2023

Firesale in China!

China faces a complex challenge as it aims to further stimulate its economy amidst a relentless…
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Opinion
November 2, 2023

The sustainability bail-out

Ever since the inception of the European Green Deal, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has…
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Jeroen Blokland
Investing
October 30, 2023

Where is the next Silicon Valley Bank?

Interest rates are shooting up and in some cases have reached the highest levels in decades. The…
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Investing
October 24, 2023

Ten old and ten new safe havens

US 10-year yields have risen above 5 per cent. As a result, earnings yield - the inverse of the P/E…
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