Results for: Markets research

Positive momentum for risk assets: factors to be monitored in Q1

Positive momentum for risk assets: factors to be monitored in Q1

The current market situation is positively affecting risk assets: analysts discounted a recession in 2023 that hasn’t occurred, inflation is falling and we’re seeing a significant improvement in financial conditions. But will this scenario continue in the coming months?

Tensions in the Red Sea: what’s happening with oil?

Tensions in the Red Sea: what’s happening with oil?

Hamas’ attack last October and Israel's response have had consequences beyond its borders, specifically in the Red Sea, where the Houthis, a Yemeni militia allied with Hamas and Iran, have been attacking commercial vessels since November.

U.S. strength dissipates hopes for lower rates

U.S. strength dissipates hopes for lower rates

U.S. GDP data has come in considerably stronger than analysts were expecting, which, together with the good employment data, represents a very strong argument for not making rate cuts, says Javier de Berenguer, investment manager and fund selector at MAPFRE Gestión Patrimonial.

What would happen if there was a downturn in macro data?

What would happen if there was a downturn in macro data?

MAPFRE Economics, MAPFRE’s research arm, always calculates two scenarios when drafting its “2024 Economic and Industry Outlook” report, which makes even more sense at present when there are more and more exogenous factors that can influence economic performance.

Growth vs. value in different interest rate environments

Growth vs. value in different interest rate environments

The market's expectations for lower interest rates are "excessively" optimistic, according to MAPFRE Gestión Patrimonial in its monthly report for January, where it explains that these expectations are not justified from the point of view of inflation and growth.