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Aug 2025
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Fed independence in the spotlight as mar...

JULIUS BAER
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Yesterday saw a flurry of economic data releases, accompanied by significant political developments. The US economy demonstrated stronger-than-expected resilience in the second quarter, expanding at a revised annualised rate of 3.3%, while recent labour market figures suggest a supportive backdrop. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, followed by her decision to sue the President, could have a profound effect on the relationship between the White House and the central bank. Stock markets remained robust yesterday, with the S&P 500 reaching a new intraday high. Attention now turns to today's key US economic data release: the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index – the Federal Reserve's favoured measure of inflation. 

Joining us today are Nenad Dinic, who offers insights into the French equity market amid ongoing political uncertainty, and Tim Gagie, who provides an update on the current trends in FX and precious metals.

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
  • (00:31) - Markets wrap-up: Lucija Caculovic, Product & Investment Content
  • (06:25) - Equity update – France: Nenad Dinic, Equity Strategy Research
  • (10:38) - FX and metals: Tim Gagie, Head of FX/PM PB Geneva
  • (15:08) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content

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