Max Severijns

Max Severijns

Asset Allocation
December 9, 2024

Wait, bonds are back? Still?

Despite fewer rate cuts than anticipated, the ’bonds are back’ narrative itself has returned with…
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Investing
December 2, 2024

Thirty-six trillion reasons to question the American bravoure

In the United States, a sense of self-satisfaction about Europe is palpable. But how sustainable is…
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Investing
November 26, 2024

Defense stocks shield Europe against market malaise

The gap between the US and European stock markets has rarely been so wide. This week, the escalation…
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This screenshot from the 2019 American psychological thriller The Joker has been popularized as a meme among bitcoin fans.
Asset Allocation
November 15, 2024

Could there be truth to the Bitcoin-hype after all?

Bitcoin’s dreamers are closer than ever to their 100,000 dollar milestone. With America’s debt…
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News
November 13, 2024

Trump orders Musk, Ramaswamy to cut federal fat

In a move set to shake the corridors of Washington, president-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla…
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell during a press conference following the presidential victory of Trump. Photo by Aaron Schwartz via Sipa USA
News
November 8, 2024

With Republican House victory, Powell’s troubles deepen

The Republicans won the popular vote, regained control of the Senate, and are nearing a majority in…
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News
October 31, 2024

How a narrow loss for Trump could rock the markets

A narrow victory for Kamala Harris in the U.S. election could stir up significant market turbulence…
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An artist’s rendering of NuScale Power’s small modular nuclear reactor plant. Photo courtesy of NuScale.
Asset Allocation
October 24, 2024

Tech giants go nuclear, and so do investors – caution urged

Major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Oracle are aggressively expanding into…
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PGIM Investments: katalysator voor vertrouwen in high yield
Investing
October 17, 2024

Amundi and Schroders eye Euro-duration as U.S. managers hold back

Asset managers like Amundi and Schroders are increasingly positioning themselves in longer-dated…
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Investing
October 10, 2024

Investors eye 4% Treasuries as bond market tests Fed’s resolve

The surge in US Treasury yields above the 4 percent threshold is drawing a mixed response from…
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Asset Managers
October 1, 2024

European fund houses rush to acquire PE firms in ‘existential battle’

The rapidly declining profitability of traditional asset management is driving European fund houses…
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Investing
September 26, 2024

Returns outshine fee concerns for active bond ETFs

Active bond ETF managers have outperformed their passive counterparts amid the current interest rate…
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Investing
September 18, 2024

Cyclical stocks and small caps US benefit most from a Fed cut

The stock market is going through turbulent times, especially within the large technology stocks…
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Private Banks
September 18, 2024

Fed eases Basel III capital requirements after bank lobbying efforts

The Federal Reserve has announced plans to substantially ease the capital requirements for large US…
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