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Jan 2025
11m 28s

Trump 2.0 – a new era of volatility

JULIUS BAER
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President Trump has spent his first hours back in the White House tearing up many of Joe Biden’s policiesand issuing a flurry of executive orders on matters including immigration, energy and the cost of living. The US dollar surged on news of potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico, while oil prices slipped after Trump announced plans to boost US oil and gas production. Manuel Villegas, Next Generation Research, shares his thoughts on digital assets amid increased volatility in the new Trump 2.0 era.

00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

00:38 Markets wrap-up by Jonti Warris (Investment Writing)

06:24 Digital assets update by Manuel Villegas (Next Generation Research)

10:19 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)


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