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First week of conflict: how stock markets are reacting

The attacks by Russian troops on Ukraine continue to put the markets on edge, with no way of predicting the true consequences of not only the armed conflict, but also the decisions made in the economic arena to stop Russia's advance.

The implications of war for the US stock market

By invading Ukraine, Russia has created a humanitarian crisis. At a time when heart-wrenching news footage reminds us daily that innocent people are losing their lives, discussing the market implications of such devastation can feel unseemly.

The consequences of the Russian attack for the markets and the economy

War has broken out. The markets had been in a state of tense calm over the last few days after the continuous threats from Russia that provoked the first sanctions by the United States and Europe.

Tense calm in the markets after sanctions against Russia

For yet another week, investors are keeping a watchful eye on the geopolitical tensions in Ukraine. After Russia's recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, and amid escalating tensions in the region, the United States and the European Union have already announced sanctions.

MAPFRE AM: a leading management firm for medium-term returns

Asset management companies appear to be on a winning streak in Spain. According to the latest data, the sector’s volume amounts to 311.7 billion euros, a figure that, following the trend in recent years, is likely to continue climbing.

Sustainable values: the opportunity presented by new regulation

It is a common practice in the world of asset management to lump together all types of sustainability analysis under the ESG prism, but this is not entirely correct.

How to protect your portfolio from market swings

The stock market swings in recent weeks were no coincidence: geopolitical tensions, which seem to have subsided at times, have been added to the mix along with the uncertainties about growth and inflation.

Parallels between success in sports and in finance

The days go by and the echoes of the sporting feat achieved by Rafael Nadal in the final of the Australian Open continue to echo, having come back from a match he had almost lost and thus becoming the first man in history to win twenty-one Grand Slams.

Russian pullback of troops brings (temporary) calm to the markets

The markets can rest easy for a few days. The Kremlin's announcement of the partial pullback of its troops from the Ukrainian border came as a relief to many investors, who saw the indexes dip into the red on Monday, although this situation has not erased the recent losses.