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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

Sailing in the fog

Thursday, 06 November 2025

With the longest government shutdown in history and Supreme Court hearings on Trump’s tariffs in full swing, the U.S. economy is sailing blind. We examine how political fog, rising debt and AI-fueled growth shape the outlook for rates, currencies and risk assets.

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US economy likely stronger than expected

Thursday, 23 October 2025

The Fed fears that the prolonged stagnation in job growth will lead to lower consumption and rising unemployment. Is the US really that vulnerable, or is the economy stronger than expected?
 

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Sharp rise worsens risk/reward for gold

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The contours of the gold and silver charts point to an imminent top in the gold and silver price. Is it time to bail out of long precious metals positions?

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