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According to studies, in 2100, five of the ten most populous countries in the world will be located on the African continent. Is it not the moment to reconsider Africa in terms of investment? This is the subject John Plassard talks about with his Morning Coffee.

In her Bond Moment, Catherine Reichlin today addresses a paradoxical situation in bond markets... Indeed, while credit fundamentals of companies are deteriorating, investment grade bonds continue to rally further and further. How come?

Today John Plassard focuses on Artificial Intelligence, which is already all around us, and explores how it affects many industries and will continue so for many years to come. Listen to his analysis in his Morning Coffee.

After stumbling to a 52-weeks low on March 23rd, the CSI 300 has surged more than 35%! Where and when will this fury stock market stop? John Plassard has some good insights to share with you in his Morning Coffee.

The coronavirus does not erase past decisions and does not put off the impending deadlines of 2020. John Plassard comes back on the Brexit in his Morning Coffee.

Does the future belong to renewable energies? Above the ethical aspects, is green energy interesting from an investment point of view? John Plassard details this his thoughts in today's Morning Coffee.

The scandal of Wirecard is not altering the future of digital payment in a world where purchasing behavior evolves constantly. Who's top of the class in digit-free payment ? John Plassard tells you more in his Morning Coffee.

Facing the consequences of the pandemic, countries will need to be creative to attract money. How exactly ? Catherine Reichlin speaks about creativity in her Bond Moment.

Life expectancy is set to rise in many industrial countries over the coming years. Some of them are in advance in the run for long and healthy life. Would you be willing to move to another country to boost your life expectancy? John Plassard is giving you some keys to ageing well in his Morning Coffee.

What if Joe Biden were to become the next US president? How would that effect the US market? This question is addressed by John Plassard in his Morning Coffee.

Wearing a mask is first and foremost a health issue, but is it now also an economic matter ? This is the tricky question John Plassard addresses today in his Morning Coffee.

The Fed currently plays a crucial supporting part in the US market by buying bonds. But is it truly its role and how long will it last? John Plassard made these questions the subject of his Morning Coffee.

Despite the popularity of this drink, the reality behind its trade is not always rosy. The coffee market is experiencing high volatility while Brazilian producers worry about their future. This is the subject addressed by John Plassard in his Morning Coffee.

In her weekly Bond Moment, Catherine Reichlin today develops the recent divergent performances of Investment Grade and High Yield across various emerging markets. Discover her analysis here.

After 23 quarters of uninterrupted growth, the U.S. economy contracted for the first time since 2014 ! A sour taste of worst to come is in the air. John Plassard tells you about it today in his Morning Coffee.

Imagine a future without oil. What if John Plassard told you it may be sooner than later ? Listen to his Morning Coffee to cast light on this possible new face of the world.

Similarly to many other countries in the world, Italy is also paying a hefty bill after the effects of the pandemic on its economy. Who will reach out to the country of de Vinci to keep the boat afloat ? It is John Plassard’s focus of the day in his Morning Coffee.

The pandemic - and its possible resurgence - has had a huge impact on all areas of life, and therefore on mortgages also. In the US, landlords and tenants are facing more and more pressure, as bills did not go on holiday neither. This is the subject of John Plassard's Morning Coffee today.

Today it is the commercial trade tensions between India and China that John Plassard decided to put back in the spotlight. How will those tensions affect the economic outlook of both countries? Listen to his analysis here.

Today Catherine Reichlin discusses the differences between the ECB and Fed's programs of purchasing investment-grade corporate bonds and the impact they have on market conditions. Last week, the Fed formalized the launch of a $250 billion purchase program that will be carried out over a period of only three months. However, it seems easier to start a program than to end it!