Results for: Markets research

The Risk Environment 2024-2026: type and analysis from MAPFRE Economics establishes a risk framework for the next two years.

The S&P 500 rose 10.2% in the first quarter of the year, but will it be able to maintain momentum? Jonathan Boyar, director of Boyar Value Group and advisor to the MAPFRE AM US Forgotten Value Fund, delves into the variables that can affect the markets.

The Spanish stock market has been on a steady upward trend since November of last year, reaching new heights by late March, with the index surpassing 11,100 points, marking its highest level in the past seven years. Despite experiencing some corrections in recent weeks, it maintains a significantly elevated position compared to historical norms.

The ECB is preparing to take a historic step: eurozone interest rates are expected to fall before the Fed's, which is reluctant to announce a cut given the strength of the US economy. But is the ECB's move justified?

The US economy continues to show great strength, with a growth forecast for this year of around 2.4%, expected inflation of close to 3% and full employment. With these numbers, the prospect of rate cuts are receding further into the background of the Fed's road map.

The Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus (Syria) on April 1 and Iran's response 12 days later have caused an increase in tensions in the Middle East, where the situation was already particularly complicated following Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and the resulting impact on the Palestinian population.

Global stock markets continue to rise, despite the dampening of expectations as far as rate cuts go, which have shrank from six cuts to only three in the United States and two in the case of the eurozone. MAPFRE Asset Management analyzes the macro situation in its monthly report.

With stock market indexes at record highs and a elevated concentration in some of them, it is esential to take precautions, including diversification and active management, as advocated by MGP in its monthly report.

The ECB decided to keep the three official interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive time, and reinforced the message that the debate on lowering rates remains premature.