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Sep 2024
11m 16s

A crucial few weeks for crypto assets

JULIUS BAER
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European markets were flat after reaching a record high last week, held back by weak economic demand from China. Rolls Royce fell sharply on concerns over a faulty engine part in the Airbus 350. Swiss PMIs surprise to the upside, while manufacturing activity in France and Germany remains sluggish. Volkswagen plans its first plant closure in Germany since it was founded 87 years ago. In Asia, Japan's Topix index rises for a sixth consecutive session, led by financials on higher bond yields. Manuel Villegas, Next Generation Research, notes that the next few weeks will shape the outlook for crypto assets for the rest of the year.

00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

00:24 Markets wrap-up by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)

07:46 Digital assets: Manuel Villegas (Next Generation Research)

10:01 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

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