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But we saved everything 🙂.
Jeroen Blokland highlights that saving often does not result in growth. He observes that banks and other financial service providers frequently promote high interest rates on savings, but these attractive rates are typically short-lived.
Blokland explains that after a few months, the interest rate is often reduced significantly. The tactic aims to encourage customers to keep their money with the institution even when the rates drop.
Blokland has recently commented on other shifts in financial markets. He reported that semiconductor stocks fell over 10 percent as strong U.S. jobs data raised concerns about Federal Reserve rate policy. He also noted that the Bank of France is preparing to lower its 2026 growth forecast following a first-quarter contraction.