Rallies, rates, and rumours
Description
Global markets rallied, with the S&P 500 and Euro Stoxx 600 hitting all-time highs. China's promise of fiscal stimulus lifts the Hang Seng Index by well over 2% today, its best weekly gain since 2007. ECB rate cut expectations rise after comments from ECB member Isabel Schnabel. Swatch shares jump on speculation that the company may be taken private. The Swiss National Bank cuts its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year and hints at further rate cuts to come. Tim Gagie, Head of FX&PM Solutions Geneva, talks about what the CHF, gold/silver/platinum and the USD are doing and shares his thoughts.
00:00 Introduction by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)
00:28 Markets wrap-up by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)
06:38 Currencies and metals by Tim Gagie (Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva)
11:48 Closing remarks by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)
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