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Maarten Spek

Global Macro & Investment Strategist

Maarten has been a key figure at ECR since 2006, leading our team of analysts with expertise and innovation. His academic excellence, demonstrated by graduating cum laude in International Economy from Erasmus University Rotterdam, has been instrumental in expanding and refining the research capabilities at ECR. Maarten has played a key role in expanding our research domains and refining our methodology.

His expertise and adept integration of fundamental analysis and chart technical analysis have culminated in the authorship of our weekly G10 FX reports, which have garnered the attention of over 35 Central Banks worldwide. Together with Edward and the team, Maarten has also developed a comprehensive range of Asset Allocation reports that have become a cornerstone of our offerings. 

Maarten actively participates in VBA Bond Commission meetings, showcasing his dedication to the field. He communicates effectively in Dutch and English, ensuring his insights reach a global audience.

Recent Publications

Downward correction or trend reversal?

Monday, 17 February 2025

Is the recent decline in long-term interest rates a downward correction within the upward trend, or are we in the middle of a trend reversal?

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Trump's first step towards a trade war

Monday, 03 February 2025

The US is significantly increasing import tariffs on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese goods. What is the impact of this on the economy and what does it mean for the outlook for short-term and long-term interest rates in Europe and the US?

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A DeepSeek end to US exceptionalism?

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Most analysts expect the era of US exceptionalism – meaning relatively high US economic growth and US stock market outperformance – to continue. We beg to differ, as we explain in this month’s Tactical Asset Allocation. However, this doesn’t mean it’s time to underweigh equity just yet…

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