About Jan
Innovator. Entrepreneur. Podcast enthusiast. Jan van Eck has firsthand knowledge of today’s markets and the complex web of information that investors encounter on a daily basis. He will highlight interesting market topics, filter out the jargon, and focus on important technological and geopolitical trends.
My Insights
March 01, 2021
China’s Economic Growth: Post-COVID Insights from February Data
by Jan van Eck, Chief Executive Officer
China’s activity gauges undershot expectations in January, but in our view, there are good reasons to believe that the weakness is temporary.
February 16, 2021
No Jargon Answer to What Is Bitcoin?
by Jan van Eck, Chief Executive Officer
Investors may not need to know how bitcoin works technically, but they need to be able to assess the opportunities and risks of investing in bitcoin. Understanding that bitcoin is software is key.
February 01, 2021
China’s Economic Growth: China Hits First Bump in Recovery
by Jan van Eck, Chief Executive Officer
China’s activity gauges took a hit in January as rising cases of COVID-19 took a toll on domestic activity. However, authorities may have policy room to prop up the economy.
January 27, 2021
Is It Time for the Inflation Trade?
by Jan van Eck, Chief Executive Officer
Commodities are on fire. Though the pandemic may be causing distortions, we believe that inflation could be picking up.