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Euro/Dollar Parity: Illusion or Reality?

2002. Since Spain's entry into the European Union, 2002 became one of the most important years in the country's modern history as it adopted the euro as the single currency.

MAPFRE Economics sees institutional strength as a key factor in Latin America

The term ‘supply shock’ was coined in the 70s during the oil crisis (1973-1979). It was used to describe any disruption not considered part of the economy’s ordinary behavior. In this case, OPEC decided to increase crude oil prices at the same time as it approved embargoes on the West, resulting in an increase in industrial prices and, as a result, an inflationary environment.

MAPFRE funds by risk profile

John Maynard Keynes posited in one of his macroeconomic analyses that, in times of economic recession – such as that which some experts are predicting for the coming months – a decision by individuals to increase their level of savings would actually end up resulting in lower disposable income.

MAPFRE AM and MGP's experts receive industry recognition

There is no doubting that we are currently facing the prospect of an economic slowdown, with some even refusing to rule out a possible recession.

Recession, crisis or economic depression?

The macroeconomic reality is currently being debated among experts: while some predict that, in the coming months, the European economy could enter recession, others rule out an eventual crisis and claim that the latest data even point to a normalization after months of post-pandemic recovery.

European Taxonomy: What are Articles 8 and 9?

Sustainability is increasingly present in investment firms’ and managers’ policies and decision making. The ESG criteria (environmental, social, and corporate governance) have become the cornerstone around which most assets will revolve in coming years. It seems, therefore, that sustainable investments are here to stay.

The sales season has prices on the way down, but is that also the case for the markets?

Every summer, consumers take to the streets to find the best deals. It is summer sales season, probably the first entirely normal one after two years of restrictions due to the pandemic.

Raquel Arteaga: “The figure of the risk director is key in the current context”

Raquel Arteaga, MAPFRE AM's new risk director, is the next guest in the series of interviews with professionals from the Group's asset management unit.

Record inflation, slower growth, and higher interest rates: a dangerous cocktail

Echoing the famous statement that Draghi made during the 2012 financial crisis, where he announced that the European Central Bank would do everything in its power “to save the euro,” Christine Lagarde has taken over at a time that won't be easy for the European economy.