ING Financial Markets

In FICC (Fixed Income, commodities and Currencies) Research, we offer niche EM expertise, especially in EMEA. We are the go-to bank for Benelux issues, from regulations to rates to a Benelux credit focus. We have developed top notch covered bonds research, and have niche offerings in money markets, rate derivatives and European high yield. We overlay this with a global offering in macro, FX, commodities research and technical analysis. Europe is a key focus for us, but our global sphere extends to the Americas and Asia, in areas where we have selected DM & EM edges. Our analysts provide both written output and conference calls, but also travel the world to provide face-to-face presentations.

ING’s Equity Research team provides in-depth research on over 120 companies in the BeNeLux region, offering both breadth and depth of stock coverage. In addition to investment recommendations, our analysts offer thematic research, proprietary data points. insights into industry trends and unique valuation perspectives. ING’s Equity Research team was ranked the #1 Country Research team in the BeNeLux region in 2017 by the Extel Survey. Next to this, ING is the only bank to have been involved in all the BeNeLux IPOs in 2017. ING has the largest equities team focussed on Benelux listed securities and is the only Benelux broker with sales and research operations in both Amsterdam and Brussels and a sales hub in New York.

Adam Antoniak ... (+5)
  • Adam Antoniak
  • David Havrlant
  • James Knightley
  • James Smith
  • Peter Virovacz

THINK Ahead: Why the Fed's jobs market confidence could prove misplace...

The Fed is becoming more relaxed about the US jobs market. Yet data this week makes that look complacent. And payroll numbers next week will be key. So what's going on beneath the surface? James Smith tells the story in 10 charts as we enter another week dominated by American economic data

Ewa Manthey
  • Ewa Manthey

Metals price discovery is shifting east, driving volatility

Recent trading patterns suggest a clear shift in where and how metals prices are being set. While markets remain global, the sequencing of moves increasingly points to China as the centre of gravity for short-term price formation. Fundamentals still matter but this shift means that positioning and momentum play a bigger role, leading to more volatility

Peter Virovacz ... (+2)
  • Peter Virovacz
  • Zoltán Homolya

Why Hungary's chances of fulfilling its economic potential are growing

December's retail sales and industrial data were disappointing – but we think a potential upturn is closer than ever. Soft data suggests that industry may contribute positively to economic growth, while retail sales could pick up the pace in terms of growth in 2026

Jesse Norcross
  • Jesse Norcross

Watch: Why it's all change for Europe's real estate sector

The past few years haven't been easy for Europe's real estate sector, but 2026 looks set to be much more positive. ING's Senior Sector Strategist, Jesse Norcross, tells us why he's becoming increasingly upbeat about its prospects. Read our full report here

Marine Leleux ... (+3)
  • Marine Leleux
  • Maureen Schuller
  • Suvi Platerink Kosonen

Bank Brunch/Société Générale earnings, Canadian covereds

Société Générale earnings get a boost from a profitability uplift. Friday's focus: Canadian covered bonds – good on issuer ratings and the strengthening of Canada's covered bond regime

Hamza Khan ... (+2)
  • Hamza Khan
  • Warren Patterson

The Commodities Feed

Energy • Crude oil speculative position: Speculators continued to increase their net long in ICE Brent over the last reporting week. According to exchange data, speculators increased their position by 4,175 lots to leave them with a record net long of 565,459 lots. Meanwhile for NYMEX WTI speculators reduced their net long by 15,591 lots to leave them with a net long of 396,381 lots. • US oil rig count: Latest data from Baker Hughes shows that over the last week the number of active rigs decreas...

Gustavo Rangel
  • Gustavo Rangel

LATAM: Political risk calls for caution

Presidential elections are scheduled in Mexico, Brazil and Colombia this year. We take a look at what the rise in political uncertainty means for economic policy and currency trading in the region

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