The insurance group’s asset management company has appointed Ramón Pardo as head of institutional sales. Pardo has ten years of experience in the asset management sector and has previously worked at companies such as Bestinver and Gesconsult.
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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.
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.
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.
No easy way out for the ECB
Ancient Greeks devoted a huge time and effort to solve the squaring of the circle. Ultimately, it was impossible with the means they had but those efforts contributed to make big progress in thought and science.
“The market’s not looking good, but it’s no reason to go on a crazy selloff”
During the week, panic selling has been the main feature on the stock markets. Worse still is the fat that risk premiums have shot up again, mainly in Italy, raising doubts about whether the country could fall into a debt trap.
The insurance sector invests one of every three euros in public debt
It is a known fact that insurance companies’ balance sheets are, in general, very conservative. The nature of the business requires this, since it must achieve an adequate match between the period and interest rate of liabilities assumed and the investment instruments backing them.
The five key indicators that will determine markets' behaviour
May ended with a slight recovery in riskier asset prices. However, we should not take this as a change in trend.
The price of oil: the short and long term unknown
The European energy sector breathes a sigh of relief. Following the recent decision by the European Union to reduce its energy dependence on Russia, OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) has responded positively.