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Although international stock markets have risen sharply recently, the corona crisis threatens to haunt the economy and financial markets for years to come. Markets will continue to be under pressure by the rollback of globalisation and a worrying zombification of our economy, where countries and companies with trillions of loans are kept on their feet. Read more

The demonstrations fueled by the death of the American George Floyd lead and in my circles - colleagues, family and friends - to the necessary conversations about inequality. I have also noticed that the complex subject is alive among investors. But as befits investors, they also try to think in terms of opportunities. Read more

Will you stay at home this summer? Or do you dare to take a trip abroad? One thing’s for sure, even if you do not cross the border you can still send your holiday money on a trip by investing in popular European shares. Private investors have found their favourite shares in several countries across the continent. Read more

During the last months a lot of people spent less money than they usually do. You can however invest the saved money in your favorite things, on the stock market. We made a list of the 10 possibilities related to your hobbies. Read more

With the rise of the internet - according to the Cybersecurity Ventures company, an estimated 6 billion people will be online by 2022 - not only will we share joys and sorrows online, but the whole world is within reach via our PC or smartphone. Whether it concerns the online purchase of clothing or stock exchange trading, the fact is that more and more companies offer their services and products online. Read more

Female investors make different choices on the stock exchange than men. They trade less frequently, are less active with derivatives, and consciously choose for certain shares. And often also achieve a better return. Read more

One of the most famous sayings goes as follows: 'Sell in May and go away, but remember to come back in September'. This widely used statement among investors states that equity returns are less good from May through August and suggests that it is wise to sell shares in the spring. And to buy again in early September, because better trading days will start. Read more

Equities stumbled badly last week and closed near the lows for the week in the US as most European bourses were closed Friday for a holiday. The negative sentiment continued overnight to start this week. Elsewhere, the US dollar has firmed and the offshore renminbi is near the cycle lows versus the US dollar as US-China relations are clearly deteriorating. Read more