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Sep 2024
11m 1s

Markets riding the ‘Fed wave’

JULIUS BAER
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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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