European stocks closed broadly higher on Wednesday whilst the US took a breather, with some of the big tech stocks lower on the day. Japan was the standout Asian stock market with stocks boosted by an advance in commodity companies and a slightly weaker yen. The general market focus now turns to US PPI data due out today. Our Head of Economics & Next Generation Research Norbert Rücker, gives his latest thoughts on the oil market, and Nicolas Jordan provides the latest market insights from our CIO office.00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:27 Markets wrap-up by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)06:22 Oil market update by Norbert Rücker (Head of Economics & Next Generation Research)10:05 Latest news from the CIO Office by Nicolas Jordan (CIO Strategy & Investment Analysis)14:04 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