Results for: Markets research

The Israel-Palestine conflict boosts investor appetite for oil

The Israel-Palestine conflict boosts investor appetite for oil

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to condition oil prices, unlike other types of assets, which returned to normal a few days later. Intervention by other powers in the area is one of the main dangers, although this possibility is not in MGP's base scenario.

Wait and see in light of the dramatic conflict in Israel

Wait and see in light of the dramatic conflict in Israel

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has brought with it increased risk aversion and a rise in commodities, as well as greater volatility. Alberto Matellán, chief economist at MAPFRE Inversión, says these tensions will put upward pressure on prices.

Bonds or funds. What's the best for me?

Bonds or funds. What's the best for me?

The success of an investment is delimited by the duration, the IRR and the credit rating, and although money market funds have better results in these variables, bonds have been the favorite assets of Spaniards in 2023.

“Debt returns are in line with economic reality”

“Debt returns are in line with economic reality”

Fixed-income markets have been the focus of investors' attention this week, given the sharp rises in sovereign debt yields. However, Alberto Matellán, chief economist at MAPFRE Inversión, insists that debt returns ranges are consistent with economic reality.

More falls in the real estate sector?

More falls in the real estate sector?

The real estate sector is not exactly going through its best moment. "There is still to come a part of the impact of the rates and there may be more falls," recalls Alberto Matellán, chief economist of MAPFRE Inversión, although he believes that the worst is over.

The Fed: Higher rates for longer

The Fed: Higher rates for longer

Last Wednesday, the Fed decided to keep rates unchanged, maintaining the range at 5.25% -5.50%, in line with expectations, while also not presenting any new developments for reducing its holdings.