monetary policy

Asset Allocation
May 4, 2022

The Yen has become a plaything of the markets

The Japanese yen is rapidly losing its value against the dollar, increasing pressure on the Japanese…
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The ECB's Governing Council is due to discuss monetary policy again on Thursday. Photo: ECB.
Investing
April 12, 2022

On cusp of new inflation era, ECB set to hold rates steady

While the Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates aggressively in the coming months, the European…
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Chinese children 
Opinion
December 17, 2021

Economist's view: the importance of China in the portfolio

While browsing through all the predictions for next year, I noticed that hardly anyone dares to put…
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Arnout van Rijn, Robeco
Investing
November 5, 2021

Chinese climate plan: "Clear and realistic"

Chinese President Xi Jinping, leader of the world’s largest CO2 emitter, is conspicuous by his…
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Frédéric Rollin, Pictet Asset Management
Asset Managers
August 4, 2021

Pictet AM: A return to equity neutrality

“There is a lot of uncertainty around inflation and monetary policy in the United States. This…
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Jerome Powell of the US Fed
Asset Managers
June 28, 2021

Does the Fed want to curb asset inflation?

During question time after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate decision, Jerome Powell…
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Asset Allocation
June 26, 2020

Will gold keep going higher?

While everyone is watching the main US stock indices break records day after day thanks to FAMANG…
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Asset Allocation
June 5, 2020

Why stock investors always look on the bright side of life

Europe and the United States are facing an almost unprecedented economic crisis: debts are rising…
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Jerome Powell of the US Fed
Asset Allocation
March 16, 2020

Fed emergency measures 'a defining moment'

The decision of the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates once more and restart QE was expected…
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