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Oct 2023
15m 28s

Markets soothed by US GDP growth and tec...

JULIUS BAER
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Asian equity markets were stronger this morning and US futures are higher following better than expected US GDP growth and strong earnings from two tech heavyweights. Markus Allenspach, Head of Fixed Income Research, gives his views on the ECB's decision to leave interest rates unchanged, and Bence Boldvai of FX & PM Advisory provides insight into currency and commodity movers this week.

00:00 Introduction by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)
00:27 Markets wrap-up by Alexander Petersen (Investment Writing)
04:45 ECB rate decision and ramifications for markets by Markus Allenspach (Head of Fixed Income Research)
11:07 Update on currency and metals markets by Bence Boldvai (FX & PM Advisory)
14:21 Closing remarks by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)

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