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Nov 8, 2024 • 22min

What Trump's comeback means for markets

US stocks surged after Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory — but what does this mean for the future of the markets?In this episode, Christian Gattiker, Head of Research and William Fong, Co-Head, Alternatives & Strategic Solutions Asia at Julius Baer, explore their outlook on equities, bonds, and other key asset classes, examining where opportunities and risks may lie ahead.(00:00) - Intro (00:19) - A strong mandate for Trump (01:23) - US equities surge post-results (02:20) - Does the equity bull market have legs? (03:10) - Antitrust on Big Tech - What now? (04:20) - Strong outlook for equities (06:11) - Sharp moves in Treasury yields (08:35) - Will the Fed continue on its interest rate path? (09:40) - The future of an independent Fed and Powell (11:53) - What's driving the Dollar? (13:06) - Impact of tariffs vs. potential bigger fiscal deficit (14:03) - Quick thoughts - Gold, crypto, large/mid-caps, oil & gas, renewable energy,  EVs, healthcare, banks, defence, China, Japan, Germany (20:12) - Summary
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Nov 5, 2024 • 23min

In Conversation with GROW: Round trip in Chinese stock sentiment

In this monthly China update, our experts discuss the recent shift in sentiment around Chinese equities, expected policy changes from the National People's Congress meeting, and the critical factors in solving China's structural challenges. They also examine the implications of a Trump or Harris presidency on China's economy and global supply chains, as well as the outlook for the Chinese Yuan and gold. This episode is presented by Richard Tang, China Strategist and Head of Research Hong Kong at Julius Baer, with Hong Hao, Partner and Chief Economist at GROW Investment Group.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 9min

The Week in Markets: The world’s most closely watched election

In this episode of The Week in Markets, equities analyst Jen-Ai Chua provides an in-depth look at the current landscape as we approach this week’s US Presidential election. We also explore the factors supporting potential upside for stocks, including strong year-end seasonality, anticipated rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, and corporate earnings continuing to hold up.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 9min

The Week in Markets: Navigating key market events on the horizon

US equities and gold continue to make new historical highs, while markets approach a pivotal period with major upcoming events. From key Q3 US earnings reports, the US Presidential election to China’s NPC congress and the aftermath of Japan’s general election. What are the investment implications of these events and how can investors navigate the uncertainties ahead? This episode is presented by Eric Mak from the Equity Research Asia team at Julius Baer.
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Oct 21, 2024 • 6min

The Week in Markets: Normalising rates and US elections on the horizon

In this episode, we take a look at the US fixed income markets coming out of the third quarter of 2024, and what to expect in this space as we near the November 5 US presidential election. We also briefly discuss how other G10 and Emerging Market central banks have shifted following the Fed’s 50 basis point rate cut in September. It’s a different story in China, however, with its central bank just announcing reductions in the Loan Prime Rates. This episode is presented by Magdalene Teo, Head of Fixed Income Research Asia at Julius Baer.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 13min

The technical take: are we set for a year-end rally?

After a strong September for equities, the question now is if we can expect a year-end rally. An analysis of the charts provides a clear answer. In this episode of the Beyond Markets podcast, Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis at Julius Baer, talks to Helen Freer about the significance of the steepening yield curve and the depreciating US dollar for equities, as well as which regions and sectors are set to outperform over the remainder of the year.00:38 – Introduction to speakers and topic01:00 – What is technical analysis?03:03 – What do September’s equity market returns mean for the rest of the year?04:34 – What does a depreciating US dollar mean for equities?06:02 – How significant is the steepening yield curve?07:46 – Which regions are set to perform better?08:30 – What’s next for Chinese equities?09:35 – Which sectors should do well now?10:25 – After reaching new all-time highs, how is gold set to perform now?11:30 – Closing remarksWould you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Oct 14, 2024 • 8min

The Week in Markets:​ Mixed takeaways from the MoF presser

Explore the mixed reactions to China's recent economic policy announcements and how they impact local government debt. Delve into investor sentiments, balancing optimism and caution. Hear about the disappointments in policy measures aimed at boosting consumption and the strategies hedge funds are employing. The discussion also highlights robust U.S. job data and its implications for interest rates, along with the potential effects of the upcoming Presidential election on market dynamics.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 16min

Geopolitics and beyond - What's powering oil and gold?

As geopolitical tensions escalate, gold prices soar while oil faces uncertainty. Experts discuss gold's shift as a safe haven, with rising demand from Western investors and significant central bank purchases. They explore how geopolitical events impact oil prices, noting that temporary spikes often lead to corrections. The conversation also dives into China's stimulus effects on oil demand and the growing influence of electric vehicles, revealing the resilience of the oil market amid evolving dynamics.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 7min

The Week in Markets – Halloween comes early

In this episode of The Week in Markets, equities research analyst Jen-Ai Chua highlights how stronger than expected non-farm payrolls data has spooked US markets, while the much awaited press conference by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on Tuesday disappointed. More economic data releases in upcoming weeks should provide greater clarity as to the likelihood of ‘no landing’ in the US and the slowdown in China. We expect the Asian REITs to continue doing well as expectations of lower rates remain intact.This episode was recorded on October 8, 2024.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 15min

What is the cost of obesity?

In this episode we are joined by Damien Ng, one of Julius Baer’s next generation analysts, to discuss the background and economic significance of obesity drugs.

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