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Jan 2024
16m 1s

A mixed bag in stock markets

JULIUS BAER
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The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high last week, but European stocks ended the week lower. This morning the Nikkei 225 is up more than 1.6% but China’s stocks are in the red. Investors now anticipate European Central Bank policy decisions and two major US data reports at the end of this week. Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, reveals what the charts are saying about the current market situation and Richard Tang, Head of Research Hong Kong, provides insights into the Chinese equity doldrums.

00:00 Introduction by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)

00:37 Markets wrap-up by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)

05:39 Technical Analysis update by Mensur Pocinci (Head of Technical Analysis Research)

09:44 China markets by Richard Tang (Head of Research Hong Kong)

14:45 Closing remarks by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)

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