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In "The Intelligent Investor" we continue to comment on the most current economic developments in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic around the world. In the new episode we discuss: How effective are the quarantine measures implemented in Bulgaria? Are the markets completely irrational now? Why are the stock markets growing while the economy is deteriorating? What are the most current economic forecasts after …

In the new special episode of "The Intelligent Investor" we comment on what has happened in the last few weeks since the coronavirus pandemic escalated worldwide. How badly will different economies, sectors and banking systems be hit? What will happen to government debt, especially in the member states of the European Union? Will there be a new …

In the first episode of "The Intelligent Investor" for 2020, Metodi Tsanov and Georgi Vuldjev summarize the main financial and economic events from the beginning of the year and how they affect the financial markets. The effects of the coronavirus epidemic, central bank policy and government debt interest rates are among the topics that …

The epidemic in China has caused an almost historic slowdown in global trade in recent weeks. In Europe, the most directly affected are the large economies such as Germany, France and Italy. Italy and France recorded a decline in GDP at the end of 2019, while the total GDP of the euro area rose by only 0.1%. The situation may …

0:23 – Introduction to the topics in the episode and special guest Alexander Karolev 04:33 – How was 2019 for the financial markets? 18:03 – What were our predictions for 2019? Which ones came true and which ones didn’t? 24:13 – Brexit 42:50 – What’s happening with the banking system? 49:40 – What’s happening …

At the end of 2019, instead of a market commentary on the last month, I think it is appropriate to do a more general overview of the economic and financial trends that we have observed over the past year. Such an overview is extremely valuable right now, because over the past year it has already become very clear that the economic cycle …

0:22 – Introduction of the topics and the guest in the episode Desislav Vassilev, licensed investment consultant 02:40 – Financial news from Bulgaria 16:55 – Macro and Markets 25:45 – Fintech and alternative investments 30:51 – Interview with Desislav Vassilev 31:33 - In your experience as a financial consultant, what is your opinion …

Half of the largest banks in the Eurozone would not survive more than 6 months in a liquidity shortage in the market Germany's GDP rose by only 0.1% in the third quarter compared to the second quarter of this year Stock market indices are performing well despite the problems in the real economy of Europe Pension fund yields …

0:24 – Introduction to the topics in the episode and guest Nikolay Vassilev, Managing Partner at Expat Capital, former Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria. 02:00 – News from Bulgaria 16:45 – Macro and Markets 25:45 – Fintech news 34:20 – Interview with Nikolay Vassilev 35:50 – Why after a career in investment banking and …

Draghi urges Eurozone countries to adopt more aggressive fiscal policies Former central bankers and ECB board members have expressed serious disagreement with the ECB's current policy Interest rates on government debt in Europe continue to reach record lows Stock markets recovered slightly in September, but a new correction at the beginning …