Falling oil prices calm markets ahead of inflation test

Markets found their footing yesterday despite an intensification of US sanctions on Iran, as traders focused on the shift towards economic rather than military pressure and the resulting decline in oil prices. Equity markets generally moved higher, led by gains in technology shares, while Germany’s stronger-than-expected economic growth figures added to the constructive backdrop. Attention now turns to today’s US inflation data and Nvidia’s earnings report, two events that could shape the market direction in the days ahead. Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research, shares his views on Treasury buybacks, fiscal policy and the outlook for US yields and the US dollar, while Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy Research, assesses whether recent moves in bond markets are beginning to influence equity valuations.

• (00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
• (00:34) - Markets wrap-up: Lucija Caculovic, Product & Investment Content
• (06:58) - Bond market update: Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research
• (11:20) - Equity market update: Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy Research
• (15:19) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content

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