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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’s behind Trump’s actions?

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

We are in the midst of a movement toward an entirely new world order. This is causing a meteoric rise in geopolitical and economic uncertainty and, with it, profound shifts in the financial markets.
 

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EUR/USD & GBP hedging perspective

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

The Trump administration is turning the world upside down and has (further) increased import tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods. How will EUR/USD be affected by this?
 

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Lower interest rates due to mounting uncertainty

Monday, 03 March 2025

US government policy actions are depressing growth in the short term but will boost the economy later this year. How will the Fed respond and what does this mean for long-term interest rates?
 

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