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Market volatility measures the frequency and intensity with which asset prices change. This aggressive fluctuation in price is a natural and inherent element of markets and investment. The important thing is knowing how to manage it because it also generates opportunities.
Building a good investment portfolio is very similar to the process of cooking a recipe. You need ingredients, incorporate them in the right measure and at the right time, and correct them throughout the process to achieve an irresistible dish. Currencies would be the salt and pepper.
Is it possible to use an investment portfolio to request a line of financing? The answer is yes. And it also has a name: Lombard loan. A lesser-known but effective and useful credit method to avoid having to sell investments to acquire a certain asset.
The US currency is the world's reserve currency and the one that most influences the markets for commodities such as wheat, oil, and gold. What happens when the dollar rises or falls against other international currencies? Inflation and growth are where the effects are seen.
A market projected to exceed $4 trillion by 2024 with upward forecasts. The real estate sector has long been a staple for investors, transcending just residential properties. Interest has now broadened to include offices, hotels, data centers, retail, logistics, and the living segment.
Financial derivatives are contracts whose value depends on the price of another asset, such as a share, a currency, a stock market index, or any other type of asset. Their main function is to provide protection against risks.
Monetary policy, shaken by inflation, is experiencing constant swings. While interest U.S. rate cuts are expected in the US, forecasts in Europe also point to reductions that could turn the region into a ‘neutral zone’. For now, Japan remains the major outlier in global markets. 
Hedge funds stand out for delivering returns during market downturns—sometimes even outperforming the broader market—offering greater diversification and reducing correlation with an investor’s overall portfolio. 
By the end of 2025, the size of the artificial intelligence market will be nearing $300 billion. According to experts, the impact of the latest technological revolution will increase productivity and revenue. Finance, insurance, industry, energy, education, health and human resources are the sectors that will first notice the impact of this first wave of AI. The United The US, Finland and Switzerland are the best positioned countries.
The last decade of the financial market can be described in many ways, but perhaps the one that fits best is the concept of “outlier”. It may seem very difficult to think that what we have experienced does not fit within the margins of “normality,” it happens every year when we talk about the weather or the state of youth. In the case of markets, however, it fits like a glove. Why?
There are professional, retail or institutional investors. When considering risk, there are conservative, moderate and more daring risks. And depending on their strategy, there are individuals or legal entities who are committed to investing in the short term, who seek opportunities or who trust the passage of time. 
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a dynamic period, marked by significant transformations in the economic, social, and financial spheres. Many of these trends are directly or indirectly impacting our lives, while others have relevant financial implications, even for those who do not invest in financial markets.
Rising tariffs, economic slowdown, public debt volume, inflation and rate cuts, stock market valuations... The financial challenges of the coming year are many and varied, as are opportunities for investors. Geopolitical conflicts are also a concern.
The year 2024 has been marked by a certain return to normalcy in the global economic situation and its key variables, such as economic growth and inflation. This is an overview of the key milestones of 2024.
The start of a new year can provide an opportunity to review our investments. During this process, it is normal to feel a mix of emotions. Sergio Pedrosa, Executive Director of Private Banking at BBVA Switzerland, talks about cognitive errors in investing and shares some strategies to avoid succumbing to bias.
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