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Aug 2024
13m 11s

Markets consolidate after initial rally ...

JULIUS BAER
About this episode

Equity markets rallied after Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Uchida talked down the Japanese yen - but the rally faded into the US close as investors realised that more economic challenges may lie ahead. Nicolas Jordan, CIO Office, explains how our investment strategy is affected by the current bout of volatility across markets and asset classes.

00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

00:28 Markets wrap-up by Roman Canziani (Head of Investment Writing)

07:53 Latest news from the CIO Office: Nicolas Jordan (CIO Strategy & Investment Analysis)

11:57 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing

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