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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

Heightened uncertainty about the future

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The Republican clean election sweep will bring big changes, and tensions with China but also Europe could quickly escalate, culminating in a trade war. These and other developments will lead to large swings in FX, interest rate and stock markets, among others.
 

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The clean sweep & geopolitical realignments

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The gold price is in a correction phase. How long will this last and how far can the decline go?

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A soft landing with prolonged low growth

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Financial markets - especially equities - reacted positively to the Fed's first rate cut in four years. How long will the optimism last?
 

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