Author name: External Relations

Article – Beyond Black Gold: The Multifaceted Evolution of the UAE’s Economy

Beatriz Queirós Financial Markets Pedro Rocha Financial Markets In the heart of the Arabian Peninsula lies a nation that has defied the odds, transforming its economic landscape from a single-resource dependency to a diversified powerhouse. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), once synonymous with the vast reserves of black gold that lie beneath its sands, has […]

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Article – Venezuela’s Oil Saga: From Boom to Bust

Luca Santucci Financial Markets Pedro Santos Financial Markets Venezuela gained independence from Spanish rule in 1819 as part of Gran Colombia but seceded in 1830 to establish itself as a sovereign nation. Since then, it has faced persistent instability, including periods of dictatorship, civil strife, and governmental upheavals. This tumultuous history has deeply influenced Venezuela’s

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Article – Stablecoin vs Fiat – Are stablecoins the new fiat?

Ana Luísa Baudel Financial Markets Francisco Liberal Financial Markets What are stablecoins? Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that seeks to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a reference asset. This reference could be a fiat currency, such as the US dollar, a commodity, such as gold, or other financial asset, such as

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Article – VisionPro impact on the future of technology and the global markets

Joana Garganta Financial Markets Rodrigo Roque Neto Financial Markets Overview In an era where technological advancements are constantly reshaping our world, Apple presents a rewrite of the VR headset, the Vision Pro.  On the fifth of June of 2023, Tim Cook unveiled to the world how Apple sees the future of technology with the Vision

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NVIDIA’s Role in the AI Revolution: A Financial Market Perspective

Ana Catarina Rocha Market Monday April 29th 2024 Investor excitement over artificial intelligence reached unprecedented heights recently, fueled by better-than-expected results from chipmaker NVIDIA. The ripple effect was felt across stock markets in three continents, propelling NVIDIA to become the third most valuable company in the US, with a market capitalization of $2 trillion.  This

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Article – The influence of emotions on financial decisions

Maria Inês Padrão Financial Markets Raquel Dias Financial Markets When it comes to investing, few people reflect on the psychology behind this topic, as it has been taught only from a scientific perspective. In fact, it’s not often that we ask ourselves, “How do my beliefs affect my financial decisions?” or “How will the reality

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