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The end of an era for central banks
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 19, 2024
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Podcast episode
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After 17 years, the Bank of Japan has become the last global central bank to end its negative interest rate policy, but the JPY is lower as some expected even more policy tightening. US equities outperformed on strength in AI names, in particular Alphabet. Nvidia unveiled a new chip that is up to 30 times faster than its predecessor. Demand for high yield bonds remains strong despite low spreads. Oil has moved above its range from earlier in the year amid supply concerns. Manuel Villegas from Next Generation Research talks about how the price of Bitcoin has become a function of demand for the new spot Bitcoin ETFs.00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:27 Markets wrap-up by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)07:16 Digital assets update by Manuel Villegas (Next Generation Research)10:00 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.
Released:
Mar 19, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Stocks come under pressure in late trading amid worries on growth perspectives: The rally on stock markets has paused on Apple’s plans to slow hiring. The race for the succession of Boris Johnson as UK prime minister and leader of the conservative party is heating up with Rishi Sunak one of the favourites. Sophie Altermatt from Macro by Moving Markets: Daily News