3 papers so far

Research

Longer pieces that take one topic and follow it properly: the data, the history and what it might mean.

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  1. The yield curve, explained without the jargon

    Why a simple line connecting short and long interest rates has become the most watched recession signal in finance, and why it is not a crystal ball.

    2 min readBondsRatesRecession

  2. Gold and real yields, an old relationship under strain

    For years gold moved almost tick-for-tick against inflation-adjusted bond yields. Then central banks started buying, and the relationship started to break down.

    1 min readGoldRatesCentral banks

  3. What a strong dollar does to everyone else

    The US dollar is the world's invoicing, borrowing and reserve currency. When it strengthens, the effects ripple far beyond America's borders.

    1 min readFXEmerging marketsTrade