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How can a bronze bull trigger so many emotions?

New York City is home to a famous sculpture of a charging bull. Known as the Wall Street Bull, it was created by Italian artist Arturo Di Modica in 1989.

Inflation will condition the ECB's movements

Inflation in the eurozone, despite the notable decline seen since peaking in 2022, continues to fall less quickly than the European Central Bank (ECB) would like. After learning yesterday that inflation in Europe was 2.5% in June, Alberto Matellán, chief economist at MAPFRE Inversión, explained that this level, although “reasonable,” will continue to limit the ECB as far as future interest rate cuts go.

Five tips for protecting your portfolio before vacation season

MAPFRE Gestión Patrimonial, MAPFRE's financial advisory unit, gives advice for the portfolio in the current context of uncertainty.

French election puts pressure on European fixed income

The European fixed income market has seen an upward movement in the last month largely due to the economic and political uncertainty in France. This follows President Emmanuel Macron's call for elections, which were won in the first round by Marine Le Pen's party, explained MAPFRE AM's Fixed Income Manager, David Iturralde, on Radio Intereconomía.

Good prospects for the markets in the second half of the year

The first half of 2024 was quite positive for equity markets, and forecasts for the next six months are equally bright. Which sectors have the most potential? What about fixed income? Alberto Matellán, chief economist at MAPFRE Inversión, goes into the details.

“The time has come to increase duration and prioritize short and medium sections of the curve”

In the latest MAPFRE AM Interview of the month, we sat down with Daniel Gómez, fixed income manager, who explained that taking the macro situation and monetary policy expectations into consideration, it is time to increase the duration in portfolios.

Formula one shifts into top gear in the Stock Market

For many racing fans, the Formula One competition is the pinnacle of motorsport. Over 9 months, on courses from Spain and Italy to Australia and Japan, 20 drivers in 10 teams will battle for the cup at speeds of up to 375 km/h

From AC/DC to Bad Bunny: we ask MAPFRE AM’s managers about their favorite music

On the occasion of European Music Day, we've compiled a Spotify playlist of the favorite groups and songs of MAPFRE AM managers.

What is reinvestment risk and how can I protect my portfolio?

The decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points by the European Central Bank (ECB) to 4.25% forces investors to take reinvestment risk into account. In this article, we talk about what it is and how to protect your portfolio for the coming months, especially if there are further rate cuts.