Stocks and bitcoin hit record highs as France ousts parliament

A rally in the world's biggest technology companies led global equities higher yesterday as traders digested the latest economic data. US Treasury yields fell, while the euro regained some strength as investors watched the no-confidence vote in France. Bitcoin has crossed the USD 100,000 mark overnight for the first time. And we have Norbert Ruecker, Head of Economics & Next Generation Research, on the show ahead of today’s OPEC+ meeting to discuss the state of the energy market and his outlook for 2025. 00:00 Introduction by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing) 00:31 Markets wrap-up by Jan Bopp (Investment Writing) 05:17 Energy markets: Norbert Rücker (Head of Economics & Next Generation Research) 10:58 Closing remarks by Bernadette Anderko (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.