The European fixed income market has seen an upward movement in the last month largely due to the economic and political uncertainty in France. This follows President Emmanuel Macron's call for elections, which were won in the first round by Marine Le Pen's party, explained MAPFRE AM's Fixed Income Manager, David Iturralde, on Radio Intereconomía.
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Good prospects for the markets in the second half of the year
The first half of 2024 was quite positive for equity markets, and forecasts for the next six months are equally bright. Which sectors have the most potential? What about fixed income? Alberto Matellán, chief economist at MAPFRE Inversión, goes into the details.
“The time has come to increase duration and prioritize short and medium sections of the curve”
In the latest MAPFRE AM Interview of the month, we sat down with Daniel Gómez, fixed income manager, who explained that taking the macro situation and monetary policy expectations into consideration, it is time to increase the duration in portfolios.
Formula one shifts into top gear in the Stock Market
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On the occasion of European Music Day, we've compiled a Spotify playlist of the favorite groups and songs of MAPFRE AM managers.
What is reinvestment risk and how can I protect my portfolio?
The decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points by the European Central Bank (ECB) to 4.25% forces investors to take reinvestment risk into account. In this article, we talk about what it is and how to protect your portfolio for the coming months, especially if there are further rate cuts.
“The current macroeconomic context is challenging for the Fed”
In line with market expectations, the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) has decided for the seventh time in a row to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, at a target range of 5.25%-5.50%.
Equities in 2024: European vs. US stocks: where to look?
The start of 2024 has been very positive for the markets. And there is still room for improvement: in the blink of an eye, we have reached the halfway point of the year. Given the rise of recent months, is there any value left in the U.S. stock market? What opportunities does the European stock market offer?
US inflation moderates: “The important thing is the trend”
The US CPI in May was better than expected, after two months of surprises. Alberto Matellán, chief economist at MAPFRE Inversión, insists that a separate figure is not so important: it is the trend that should be looked at.
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