The US central bank delivered a widely expected rate cut, sparking mixed market reactions amid cautious optimism. Tech stocks wobbled, especially Nvidia, after China’s internet regulator had told the country’s tech companies to stop buying Nvidia’s AI chips and terminate its existing orders. Robotaxis and a USD 42 billion tech pact between the US and the UK fuelled gains elsewhere. Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research, explains copper’s role in powering the AI revolution and what the Fed decision means for the gold price.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
(00:24) - Markets wrap-up: Jan Bopp, Product & Investment Content
(06:44) - Copper: Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research
(11:00) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
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It’s Fed day!
Yesterday brought a mixed set of signals across global markets. We saw unexpected optimism from Germany, developments on the US–China trade front, stronger-than-expected US retail sales figures, and mounting anticipation ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Equity markets in both Europe and the US ended the session lower, partly weighed down by profit-taking ahead of the policy announcement. In contrast, gold surged to new highs, breaking through the USD 3,700 per ounce mark. Today, all eyes are on the Fed, its forward guidance, and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference that will follow the rate decision. Joining us on the show is Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy Research, who provides deeper insights into the rate decision, equity market valuations, and the outlook for emerging markets.(00:00) - Introduction: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content
(00:21) - Markets wrap-up: Lucija Caculovic, Product & Investment Content
(06:30) - Equity markets in Fed week: Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy Research
(12:31) - Closing remarks: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content
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13:39
Global equities rally, and French government bond yields making headlines
Global stocks rise on upbeat US-China trade talks, with technology giants driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs. Alphabet is joining the USD 3 trillion club, while Tesla is surging after Elon Musk’s USD 1 billion share purchase. US chip stocks are facing pressure from Chinese antitrust probes, and gold is at an all-time high on rate cut expectations. European markets are gaining despite France’s credit downgrade, with French 10-year government bond yields above their Italian counterparts – a first since 1999. Asian equities reach a 4-year high on strength in technology, and Tencent is launching its first offshore yuan bond. Manuel Villegas from Next Generation Research shares insights on the ‘Buy now, pay later’ industry.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
(00:28) - Markets wrap-up: Mike Rauber, Product & Investment Content
(07:21) - Future of finance: Manuel Villegas, Next Generation Research
(11:01) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
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Rate decisions ahead – a make-or-break week for markets?
Markets are off to a strong start this week, which will be a critical one with a 'triple-header' of major central bank decisions. The US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan are all scheduled to announce their latest monetary policy moves. Recent economic data suggest it may now be time for the Fed to restart its rate-cutting cycle, following a pause that began in January. In today’s discussion, we’re joined by Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, who anticipates further declines in US Treasury yields and the value of the US dollar. He also expects equities to continue their upward momentum, supported by improving technicals.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
(00:28) - Markets wrap-up: Roman Canziani, Head of Product & Investment Content
(07:06) - Technical Analysis update: Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis
(09:58) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
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11:05
Markets rally as ECB holds rates and US data fuels Fed rate cut bets
marked a second consecutive pause following eight hikes since last year. In the US, data was mixed: inflation remains sticky but isn’t accelerating, and jobless claims unexpectedly surged. These developments have reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Asian markets were lifted overnight by renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence. In commodities, gold is trading near record highs, while oil has pulled back from earlier gains this week as investors refocus on fundamentals. Joining us today is Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research, who shares his insights on what the ECB’s decision and US inflation data mean for bond markets.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
(00:35) - Markets wrap-up: Lucija Caculovic, Product & Investment Content
(07:07) - Fixed income markets after ECB and US inflation data: Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research
(12:43) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
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