Koen De Leus

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Koen De Leus

Who is Koen De Leus?

Koen De Leus is chief economist at BNP Paribas Fortis and passionate about economics. Hence, he could not resist writing four books over the past 20 or so years: To Greyland, The Stock Exchange slogans (psychology of the investor), The Winners Economy - Challenges and opportunities of the digital revolution, and most recently: The New World Economy (together with chief strategist Philippe Gijsels) - Investing in times of superinflation, hyperinnovation and climate transition. Explaining complex issues simply is his strength. That mixed with a bit of humour and original super interesting information results in a top speech, according to him.

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    The New World Economy

    The global economy is changing at a rapid pace. Forty years of falling inflation and interest rates since the 1980s are behind us. Four trends are now pushing those inflation and interest rates structurally higher: ageing, climate transition, deglobalisation and skyrocketing public debts.

    One trend - innovation - will counteract in the future. All together, this results in a new, more volatile economic era with structurally higher interest rates in the coming decades. Buckle up!

    The New World Economy - Investing in times of superinflation, hyperinnovation and climate transition

    The global economy is changing at a rapid pace. Forty years of falling inflation and interest rates since the 1980s are behind us. Four trends are now pushing those inflation and interest rates structurally higher: ageing, climate transition, deglobalisation and skyrocketing public debts.

    One trend - innovation - will counteract in the future. How does one respond to this as an investor? Which assets are preferable in this new era? Together with Philippe Gijsels, Koen De Leuse goes over the consequences and investment implications.

Koen De Leus, BNP Paribas Fortis' chief economist, is highly regarded for his speeches. His ability to explain complex economic topics in an accessible and understandable way is often praised. At conferences such as the FECC Congress, his contribution is seen as highly informative and insightful. Spectators appreciate his data-driven approach and the clear way he explains economic trends and their implications.

FECC congress, Crowdsourcing Week