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The geopolitical and energy shock seems to be over for equities

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The ECB takes a cautious approach despite inflationary risks

At its April meeting, the European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged, with the deposit facility at 2.00%.

With lasting peace, we return to the scenario we had at the beginning of the year

If the information about a potential lasting peace in the Middle East conflict is confirmed, it is likely that the stock markets will rise even further. “Overall, we are returning to the scenario we had at the start of the year, where we sensed that it could be a good year for equities,” says Ismael García Puente, Deputy Director of Investment Strategy at Mapfre AM, during an interview on Radio Intereconomía.

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid an increasingly fragile macroeconomic balance

The United States Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged at what was likely the last meeting chaired by Je-rome Powell.

We're maintaining a cautious stance because the situation is far from optimal

The earnings season is showing healthy fundamentals in companies. For now, neither companies nor the macro environment are reflecting the impact of the war. So acknowledges Ismael Garcia Puente, Deputy Director of Investment Strategy at Mapfre AM.

Pick the fund that matches your profile: strategies for conservative, moderate, and aggressive investors

There are no better or worse profiles, only different ways of understanding the intrinsic risk of investments. It is useful to know what defines each type of investor, as these are not arbitrary labels, but real attitudes towards the market.

Market downturns, oil and valuations are key themes in the first quarter

Against a backdrop of elevated valuations, weakening consumer confidence, and a sudden deterioration in the geopolitical environment, the market correction experienced during the period should not have come as a surprise.

The best strategy for an investor now is one of wait-and-see

Despite the conflict in the Middle East, it is time to maintain the long-term investment strategy, holding on to the levels and horizons set before hostilities began in February. This is the opinion of Ismael García Puente, Deputy Director of Investment Strategy at Mapfre AM, which he gave in an interview with Radio Intereconomía.

Mutual funds, private banking, and AI: how the sports industry is changing

This Soccer World Cup is particularly significant from an investment perspective, as it is being held largely in the United States.