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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

A new world order with far-reaching consequences

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Financial markets reacted very positively to the trade agreements reached by the US so far, especially the one with China. Is this optimism justified or will dark times soon dawn again?
 

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Gold trapped between opposing forces

Thursday, 15 May 2025

The precious metal has reached a key chart-technical inflection point…

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Fears of a recession

Thursday, 01 May 2025

Political and economic uncertainty reigns supreme. Markets grapple with critical questions: Will Washington seal major trade deals? Are America and Europe headed for recession? Will Congress slash taxes? Can central banks counter faltering growth? Our expectations challenge the market’s view on many of these issues.
 

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