Providing insights on European economic activity, prices, monetary policy and financial markets for portfolio managers, clients and media are all key for AXA IM. Ensuring our research and strategies lead to successful returns for our clients is at the forefront of our minds.
Hugo Le Damany is an economist, working on euro area for Core Investments platform and AXA Group. In his role, Hugo provides insights on economic activity, prices, monetary policies and financial markets for portfolio managers, clients and media.
Hugo joined AXA IM in December 2018 as Junior Quant Economist. He spent his time developing macroeconomic models, in particular on euro area, provided financial forecasts for AXA Group and covered the Japanese economy. He became a full time economist on euro area in September 2021.
Prior to joining AXA IM, Hugo had some experiences at the Banque de France and Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations. Hugo holds an advanced Master’s degree in Quantitative Methods for Economic Decision Making from ENSAE Paris (Institut Polytechnique de Paris) and a Master’s degree in economics from Paris Dauphine-PSL University.
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Multi-Asset Investments Views: We can work it out
by Clément Dupire 29 July 2025 (7 min read)
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Take Two: ECB leaves rates on hold; US-Japan trade deal lifts global stocks
by AXA Investment Managers 28 July 2025 (3 min read)
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Why the construction of a Cashflow Driven Investment strategy is key
by Bruno Bamberger 28 July 2025 (5 min read)
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Take two: US inflation rises; China’s GDP growth rate eases
by AXA Investment Managers 21 July 2025 (3 min read)
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One for all, and JGBs
by Chris Iggo 18 July 2025 (5 min read)
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