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Geopolitical tensions ease, oil slumps, ...

JULIUS BAER
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After a volatile week, global markets are starting the new trading session on a stronger footing. Investor sentiment improved overnight following reports that renewed US-Iran talks aimed at easing Middle East tensions could begin as early as today, sending oil prices down more than 5%. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen is emerging as one of the day's standout performers, extending its gains against the US dollar after confirmed intervention efforts by both US and Japanese authorities. In today's episode, Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, shares his latest market insights, examining the technical outlook for the Japanese yen, Asian semiconductor stocks, and US Treasuries, and discussing what these trends could signal for investors in the weeks ahead.

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Jan Bopp, Product & Investment Content
  • (01:18) - Markets wrap-up: Roman Canziani, Head of Product & Investment Content
  • (07:08) - Technical Analysis update: Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis Research
  • (09:48) - Closing remarks: Jan Bopp, Product & Investment Content


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