Markets had a difficult start to the second quarter last week, with the S&P 500 posting its worst weekly performance for 3 months as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices led to growing concerns about inflation. A stronger-than-expected US jobs report on Friday has led investors to continue to price in fewer Fed rate cuts, pushing yields on government bonds to key levels. Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, explains why 4.5% is an important level for 10-year US Treasury yields. 00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing) 00:24 Markets wrap-up by Jan Bopp (Investment Writing) 07:10 Technical Analysis update by Mensur Pocinci (Head of Technical Analysis Research) 10:21 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing) Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player.