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Today’s crisis and the long-term perspective

Let’s start with the obvious: the storm brewing on the horizon. The economy appears to be heading, with remarkable global synchronization, toward a scenario of weak growth accompanied by inflation levels not seen in decades.

More rate hikes: Jackson Hole confirms roadmap for central banks

From the time it was first held, the annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming has been an opportunity for representatives from the main central banks to discuss the most important challenges facing the global economy.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Borussia Dortmund and market noise

On Thursday, August 18, a rumor started circulating saying that Cristiano Ronaldo might sign with Borussia Dortmund.

August, a quiet month for markets?

Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, August used to be considered a quiet month for markets. Against the backdrop of apparent calm, the ECB would seldom hold press conferences, and the Treasury would not hold bond auctions until after the summer holidays.

Global risks: toward an even more uncertain second half of the year

The latest data collected by experts indicate that the global economy is close to experiencing a recession shock, something unthinkable just a few months ago.

MAPFRE Gestión Patrimonial adds 25 new agents and surpasses 12,000 clients

MAPFRE Gestión Patrimonial (MGP), the MAPFRE unit that offers financial investment solutions to its clients to make their savings profitable, is now accelerating its expansion plans.

How will the ECB control debt spreads?

For a few months, the central banks' main dilemma had been to control inflation without damaging growth; however, experts acknowledge that there is now a third component of similar importance: controlling peripheral debt.

Don’t let the tree of parity keep from seeing the forest of the exchange market

In the field of currency, euro-dollar parity is the topic du jour. However, it is of little importance beyond the psychological and media effect.

Taking advantage despite the earthquake in the US stock market

After a ~21% decline in the S&P 500 during the first half of 2022, the P/E multiple of the index has declined from 21.2x to ~15.9x (slightly less than the 25-year forward average of 16.9x).