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#3 Savings
Savings have an increasingly important role in our daily lives. With average life expectancy increasing every day, it becomes essential to save for the future, whether before or after retirement.
Discover our experts' opinions on this topic.
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4 min
Monica Morais | BBVA AM
How to take advantage of the benefits of renovation solutions?
November 2024
Mónica Morais explains in practice why it is essential to prepare for the future and especially for the retirement period. Find out how. -
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November 2024
When we think about saving for retirement, many of us automatically think of a retirement savings plan, commonly known as a PPR. But what are the characteristics of this type of financial instrument?
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4 min
Mário Pires | Schroders
Savings: what to do with them?
November 2024
Saving can, and should, be more than creating a reserve and keeping money idle. Increasing the value of savings should be one of the main objectives. How to do it? Not putting all your eggs in one basket.
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3 min
André Themudo | BlackRock
The mindset shift that will improve people's retirement.
November 2024
Current demographic trends are compromising the ability of public pension systems to enable people to live a comfortable retirement. But capital markets can be the perfect tool and ally to mitigate this impact.
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4 min
Ana Carrisso | Fidelity
What is savings and what types of savings are there?
November 2024
Discover Ana Carrisso's perspective on savings and understand how they can change your daily life.
Financial Education
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3 min
Mário Pires | Schroders
The savings: a perspective based on three fundamental pillars
November 2024
Savings are an essential driver for the financial stability and economic growth of any country. However, for this to be effective and sustainable, it is essential that it is promoted and encouraged by the three pillars that support it.
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3 min
André Themudo | BlackRock
Accumulation, de-accumulation and the importance of setting realistic savings goals.
November 2024
A transition to a decumulation strategy can make the difference between living a smooth retirement or facing financial difficulties, so it is essential to start planning a retirement plan as early as possible. Discover some of the decumulation strategies adopted by investors and savers.
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3 min
Ana Carrisso | Fidelity
Compound interest: It's not magic, it's consistency
November 2024
In the financial world, some refer to compound interest as the eighth wonder or the most powerful force in the world. There are even those who talk about magic. But it's not about that at all. Discover what compound interest consists of and its benefits.
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4 min
Monica Morais | BBVA AM
Do you think that the value of your pension alone will be enough to maintain your standard of living throughout your retirement years?
November 2024
Every day counts. Worried about the future? Find out why it is essential to start preparing your retirement supplement now and how to enjoy its benefits until then.
#2 Inflation and disinflation
Inflation and disinflation play key roles in a country's economy, influencing various aspects such as purchasing power, interest rates, investments and consumer confidence.
Managing these variables is one of the main functions of central banks and economic authorities, making the balance between inflation and disinflation is crucial.
Find out what our experts think about this topic
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2 min
Jorge Silveira Botelho | BBVA AM
Rebalancing risks: inflation vs growth
September 2024
With Jorge Silveira Botelho, discover the meaning of the Fed Pivot and its implications for the world economy. -
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September 2024
Stagflation is when two factors combine: the economy in stagnation and, at the same time, a rise in inflation. Discover in this article its causes and consequences for the economy.
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4 min
Mário Pires | Schroders
Why is inflation part of a “new” normal?
September 2024
Take note of these three D's: Deglobalisation, Decarbonisation and Demography. These are the factors that put upward pressure on prices (and will continue to). Find out how.
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5 min
André Themudo | BlackRock
The impact of inflation on the global economy and markets
September 2024
André Themudo explains what inflation is and how it can influence monetary policy decisions, for example, and also shares BlackRock's position at this time of uncertainty.
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3 min
Ana Carrisso | Fidelity
Inflation, recession and interest rates: immediate prospects
September 2024
Despite the scare with worse than expected employment data at the beginning of August, the soft landing remains the base scenario.
Financial Education
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3 min
Mário Pires | Schroders
The ABCs of inflation: everything you need to know
September 2024
The news has been flooded with information about inflation. But do we really know how it is created, how it is measured, and who most bears its impacts?
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7 min
André Themudo | BlackRock
GDP Deflator vs. private consumption deflator: what are these indicators?
September 2024
While one offers a general overview of inflation across the whole economy, the other provides a more specific perspective on how inflation affects private consumers. Understand what these concepts consist of.
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6 min
Ana Carrisso | Fidelity
Inflation, deflation or stagflation: each diagnosis implies a different treatment
September 2024
Economist John Maynard Keynes stated: "Inflation is unjust and Deflation is inexpedient." Find out what these phenomena that affect price stability are.
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4 min
Jorge Silveira Botelho | BBVA AM
Inflation, disinflation and deflation
September 2024
Jorge Silveira Botelho explains how these concepts can influence your day-to-day life in practice.
#1 Monetary policy and interest rates
Monetary policy and the interest rates set by central banks play a crucial role in a country's economy.
It is important to understand how interest rate decisions are made and what the impact is on the economy and the financial markets, so that you can make informed decisions.
BBVA, in partnership with FundsPeople, shares with you the opinion of some experts on this matter.
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4 min
Jorge Silveira Botelho | BBVA AM
What can we expect from the financial markets, given inflation?
July 2024
What can we expect from the financial markets, given the fall in global inflation? Discover the effect of monetary policy, with Jorge Silveira Botelho.
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6 min
Funds People
What is the yield curve and how to interpret it?
July 2024
The yield curve says a lot about the movement of interest rates, but it also helps to understand the health of the economy. Get to understand this term in detail.
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4 min
Mário Pires | Schroders
Monetary policy and market outlook
July 2024
Discover Mário Pires' thoughts on the actions of central banks, the outlook for the markets, and the behavior of asset classes.
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5 min
André Themudo | BlackRock
The impact of the current monetary policy regime
July 2024
In the post-pandemic era, the tools and conclusions of the past are no longer useful. Find out how the current monetary policy regime really operates.
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6 min
Ana Carrisso | Fidelity
How to deal with the uncertain actions of the US Central Bank?
July 2024
The Fed's action in terms of interest rates is difficult to predict. Ana Carrisso explains how financial assets can deal with this uncertainty.
Financial Education
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6 min
Mário Pires | Schroders
What happens when interest rates rise? And when they fall?
July 2024
Interest rates are the cost of borrowing money or the return on investment. When they go up or down, how do they affect your investments?
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7 min
André Themudo | BlackRock
Quantitative Easing and Quantitative Tightening: what are they?
July 2024
These are two unconventional methods of monetary policy, which go beyond the traditional change in rates. André Themudo explains what they consist of in detail.
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5 min
Ana Carrisso | Fidelity
How important are central bank asset purchases?
July 2024
In 2008, the US central bank (Fed) began the first asset purchase program in its history. Find out the logic behind this intervention and what effects are expected.
