Moving Markets

New record highs were set in the US trading session on Wednesday as markets embraced the ceasefire extension and more strong Q1 earnings. But despite Asian markets rallying at the open, they failed to hold onto their gains as investors’ focus returned to the fact that the Strait of Hormuz effectively remains closed for business. As EU leaders meet to discuss how to address the energy price shock, Norbert Rücker, Head of Economics & Next Generation Research, explains why he believes that Europe’s energy resilience is overlooked – not only is the continent exiting the heating season but drivers are increasingly refuelling their cars with electricity rather than petrol. Tune in to find out more!

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
  • (00:25) - Markets wrap-up: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content
  • (06:13) - Energy market update: Norbert Rücker, Head of Economics & Next Generation Research
  • (09:32) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content

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What is Moving Markets?

Moving Markets is the home of podcasts at Julius Baer. Here, our expert teams share concise daily market updates in ‘Moving Markets Daily’ which is complemented by ‘Moving Markets: The View Beyond’, a weekly show dedicated to discussing the context, thematic angles, and investment implications behind key topics shaping the news cycle and conversations among our relationship managers and clients.

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