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Why international tensions are not weighing on stock markets?

Donald Trump has upended the chessboard of international politics, yet markets, for now, appear largely unfazed.

Back to routine: What to expect in 2026 in the markets?

As 2025 draws to a close, the question on investors' minds is quite clear: will 2026 be able to prolong the positive market trend after two consecutive years of very high returns?

Equities continue to rise despite the geopolitical tensions in Iran and Venezuela

Geopolitical tensions in Venezuela and Iran are dominating the start of 2026, although equity markets continue to rise and remain at historic highs.

Financial markets start 2026 with optimism and forecasts of sustained growth

Global equities closed 2025 with a 19.5% gain in dollar terms, and the outlook for next year remains optimistic.

What if you win? Keys for investing your Christmas Lottery winnings

On December 22, as is tradition in Spain, millions of citizens will closely follow the Extraordinary Christmas Lottery Draw. The odds of winning are not very high, specifically one in 100,000. Despite this somewhat discouraging fact, it is inevitable to get excited and ask yourself the question: what would you do with the money if you won?

MAPFRE acquires the iconic Ombú Building in Madrid

MAPFRE Inmuebles, the MAPFRE Group’s investment arm for alternative assets, has completed the acquisition of the Ombú Building, a landmark property located in Méndez Álvaro, one of the city’s most promising areas. This purchase reinforces the company’s commitment to investing in sustainable, strategically located offices.

MAPFRE strengthens its asset manager to assert its leadership in financial planning in Spain

The reorganization of MAPFRE AM includes the creation of new departments and the redefinition of responsibilities, changes aimed at promoting the growth of the Group's financial advice business and the evolution from a “product factory” to a “service factory.”

2025 stock market review: what is behind the surprising upside?

With the year drawing to a close, it's time for analysts and investors to take stock of the past year and look ahead to the coming year. 2025 has been an excellent year for stock markets across the globe, and especially for equities, with indices achieving record highs. What factors have driven these positive results? Will this positive trend continue in 2026, or is it time for a pause after these gains?

Markets showing signs of doubt before year end but are still at record levels

November was a volatile month for financial markets, as they dealt with the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, concerns about the valuations reached in companies linked to Artificial Intelligence, and sudden changes in the expectation of a further interest rate cut by the Fed. Returns were flat or slightly positive in equity markets.