Equities around the world continue to struggle, with US equities set to end the week lower, snapping a nine-week winning streak. This comes as traders increasingly reduce their bets on how quickly and how deeply central banks will cut interest rates. In Asia, investors are speculating that the Bank of Japan will find it difficult to scrap its negative interest rates at a time when the country needs monetary support following the tragic events there. Meanwhile, oil rose overnight despite yesterday's data showing an oversupply in the US. Dario Messi from Fixed Income Research joins the show today to provide further insights into the bond market.00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:30 Markets wrap-up by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing)05:46 Fixed income market update by Dario Messi (Fixed Income Strategist)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 your favourite podcast player.