About this episode
The world’s largest technology companies are leading stocks higher around the globe, with the Nasdaq 100 reaching an all-time high yesterday. Treasuries spiked inthe immediate aftermath of yesterday’s jobs report, but the move quickly lost steam. Meanwhile, Italy looks set to proceed with its privatisation push, which could see the country sell EUR 20 billion worth of its stakes in state-owned companies by 2026. InAsia, Japan’s inflation numbers for December came in at the lowest level since June 2022. Tim Gagie, Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva, shares his thoughts on what’s happening in the FX markets and Adrienne Jaersvall, Head of Funds Advisory, talks about alternative investments. 00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing) 00:38 Markets wrap-up by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing) 06:01 Currencies and metals by Tim Gagie (Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva) 11:29 Market Outlook 2024 – Alternative investments by Adrienne Jaersvall (Head of Funds Advisory) 16:16 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.