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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

Deflationary forces in Europe are increasing

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

There are several reasons why recession fears in the U.S. will increase. At the same time, deflationary pressures are growing in Europe. This means continued downward pressure on long-term interest rates, but we expect a major change in the long-term rates trend in a few months’ time....
 

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The next hurdle for financial markets: recession fears

Monday, 28 April 2025

A weaker dollar makes higher import tariffs feel like a tax hike for the U.S. economy. For financial markets, tariffs pack a harsher punch than a tax increase, risking sharp declines in asset prices. While market turmoil might push Trump to dial back trade tensions further, relief could be fleeting as recession fears are creeping in. Unlock the insights in our report to navigate this stormy economic landscape.
 

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Strategic Asset Allocation Q2 2025

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) plays a crucial role in an investors’ decision-making process. This report features the quarterly update of three SAA models, their portfolio characteristics and the data we have used to construct the SAA models. In addition, we update the Expected Returns based on the return assumptions of approx. 70 asset managers and present tables with volatility and correlation data for every asset class.

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