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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

TACO Trump

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Will the Iran war force the ECB and Fed to shift their monetary policy due to higher inflation and slowing growth?

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Gold between safe haven flows and profit-taking

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Geopolitical tensions, inflation fears, and doubts about the global financial order support gold in the long run. In the short term, however, the possibility of tighter monetary policy and profit-taking may still trigger a bigger correction.

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Dollar regains safe haven status

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Geopolitical risk is pushing up energy prices — and that is changing FX dynamics. In this update, we show why the dollar is once again becoming the preferred safe haven, how higher energy prices are limiting central banks' room for manoeuvre, and what this means for the major currency pairs in the coming months.

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