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Edward Markus

Founder & Chief Economist

Edward Markus, our Chief Economist, embarked on his journey in the field of economics at the Free University of Amsterdam, where he earned his degree. Following his academic pursuits, Edward dedicated several years to refining his expertise within leading financial institutions across Europe and the United States, excelling in roles as both an investor and analyst. He is renowned for his authoritative macroeconomic analyses of global financial markets, with a special focus on the intricate dynamics of interest rates and currency movements.

Edward's profound insights have not only earned him widespread recognition but also frequent invitations to share his expertise through various media platforms in the Netherlands and internationally. He is a consistent voice in Het Financieele Dagblad, a premier Dutch finance newspaper, and makes regular appearances on Radio 1 and BNR, in addition to contributing to numerous finance-focused blogs. His bilingual fluency in Dutch and English enhances his ability to communicate complex economic concepts clearly and effectively.

Recent Publications

What could possibly go wrong?

Thursday, 04 December 2025

The outlook for shares and economic growth is fairly positive for 2026. But what if things go wrong? We see three potential spoilers.
 

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Will gold keep flourishing amid uncertainty?

Monday, 01 December 2025

Will silver continue to perform relatively better than gold?

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Rise in pound and fall in Swiss franc temporary affair

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Kevin Hassett is tipped to become the new Fed chairman and, like Trump, he is an advocate of much lower interest rates. This is negative for the dollar, but we do not expect dollar weakness to persist for long. Nor do we view the recent movements in the British pound and the Swiss franc as the start of a new trend...

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