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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 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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Does the Fed’s rate cut change our gold forecast?

Thursday, 19 September 2024

The gold price has gained some ground after the Fed’s first interest rate cut in four years. Will the uptrend continue or are we in for a serious correction? 
 

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EUR/USD & GBP hedging perspective

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

The UK labour market remains tight and wage growth is still too high in the eyes of the Bank of England. Partly because of this, inflation is expected to pick up soon. What does this mean for EUR/GBP?

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