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A businessman in a suit examines a large red downward arrow with a magnifying glass to understand the true financial performance of a company. The person is holding a briefcase in the other hand. The background is blue and the word "Sagora..." is written in the top right-hand corner.

Understanding tariffs: a theoretical perspective on Trump's policy

11 April 2025Zoé Guelenne,
Is a trade deficit necessarily a bad sign? What impact will it have on companies? Introduction The markets had learned to...
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Four people carry a ladder and head to the left. The first person points to something on the left.

Eight Reasons for Managers, Business Owners, and CEOs to Study Financial Management

20 February 2025Zoé Guelenne,
In today's competitive business landscape, financial literacy is no longer just an asset-it's a fundamental skill that empowers leaders to...
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Illustration of a smiling man in a suit and red tie beside a pile of gold coins. He is writing on a large vertical ruler with a red arrow pointing upwards, representing the cost level of a business. The background is blue, with "Sagora..." in the top right-hand corner.

The art of reading between the numbers: why positive net profits are not always a good sign

5 February 2025Zoé Guelenne,
A company's financial flows are based on four main activities: operations, financing, investments, and dividend distribution1. Yet, many business leaders...
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Investing for your children's future: savings account or investment fund?

22 December 2024Zoé Guelenne,
When it comes to preparing for our children's future, one crucial question arises: how can we invest intelligently? Very often...
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A person in a suit, with an oversized eye as a head, hands over ears, standing next to a long, winding document entitled "State Bonds". The text "Sagora..." is inscribed in the upper left-hand corner of the teal-coloured background.

The success of the 5 September 2023 government bonds: an enlightened investment?

7 September 2024Zoé Guelenne
Introduction On 5 September 2023, the Belgian government issued State notes offering a net rate of 2.81 %...
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Three businessmen in suits are on a downward spiral, following the trajectory of a red arrow pointing downwards, symbolising the dramatic fall in stock market indices. Their briefcases are flying out of their hands, adding to the sense of loss of control. The blue sky and clouds in the background contrast with the seriousness of the economic situation. The 'Sagora...' logo appears at the top right, adding a touch of visual identity to the image. This image illustrates the fall in the stock markets.

Monday's stock market plunge: a cold autopsy

15 August 2024Zoé Guelenne,
It was on everyone's lips, from seasoned investors to neophytes: on Monday, the stock markets plunged spectacularly, sending the...
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Two businessmen in suits are standing on the edge of a cliff. They look distressed as they see one-dollar notes engulfed in flames at the bottom of the ravine. One man is holding a briefcase and the other is bent over. The sky is clear with a few clouds in the background.

Does a monkey invest better than you (or Aunt Agathe)?

30 July 2024Zoé Guelenne,
You can't teach the old Wall Street monkeys to invest Burton Malkiel, a renowned economist, wrote in his...
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Taming the risk

Taming risk: a winning long-term gamble

3 July 2024Zoé Guelenne,
Navigating stock market fluctuations "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf"...
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Three businessmen in suits and red ties run across a disappearing cinderblock bridge. One of them falls, losing his briefcase, and is carried off by a black swan, while the other two run on, symbolising the risk of the market. The background is a blue sky with clouds. The word "Sagora" appears in the top right-hand corner.

The Black Swan: a fearsome but under-feared animal

20 May 2024Zoé Guelenne,
A deep dive into the teachings of Nassim Taleb Black swans are a well-known expression in the world of finance...
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The Man at the Top of the Ponzi Scheme

13 May 2024Zoé Guelenne,
Madoff and the Ponzi scheme "In the current regulatory environment, it is virtually impossible to break the rules". This...
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