Monetary policy and earnings in the spotlight
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While central bankers in Europe are sending signals that monetary easing may be around the corner, the Bank of Japan left its key interest rate unchanged overnight. Meanwhile in the US, stocks tumbled after data showed a sharp slowdown in economic growth and pointed to persistent inflation. The earnings season continues to make headlines, particularly the big tech companies, whilst Anglo American has rejected BHP's takeover bid. Tim Gagie, Head of FX & PM Solutions in Geneva, joins the show today to talk about the Japanese yen and the US dollar. 00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing) 00:23 Markets wrap-up by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing) 05:15 Currencies and metals by Tim Gagie (Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva) 09:25 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 wherever you get your podcasts.
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