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Sep 2025
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Rate decisions ahead – a make-or-break w...

JULIUS BAER
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Markets are off to a strong start this week, which will be a critical one with a 'triple-header' of major central bank decisions. The US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan are all scheduled to announce their latest monetary policy moves. Recent economic data suggest it may now be time for the Fed to restart its rate-cutting cycle, following a pause that began in January. In today’s discussion, we’re joined by Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, who anticipates further declines in US Treasury yields and the value of the US dollar. He also expects equities to continue their upward momentum, supported by improving technicals.

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
  • (00:28) - Markets wrap-up: Roman Canziani, Head of Product & Investment Content
  • (07:06) - Technical Analysis update: Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis
  • (09:58) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content


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