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Sep 2024
11m 1s

Markets riding the ‘Fed wave’

JULIUS BAER
About this episode

Stocks across the globe moved higher yesterday following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, with both the Dow and S&P 500 seeing new all-time highs. Meanwhile, other major central banks – including those in England, Norway, Turkey, Japan and China – opted to keep their key rates steady. Joining us on today’s show is Tim Gagie, Head of FX & PM Solutions in Geneva, who offers insights on the implications of some of these central bank decisions for currency markets and identifies potential opportunities for investors.

00:00 Introduction by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)

00:31 Markets wrap-up by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing)

05:40 Currencies and metals: Tim Gagie (Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva)

09:51 Closing remarks by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)

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