An anything-but-oil day and navigating fixed income markets

Markets saw another sharp risk‑off move yesterday as fears of escalation in the Iran war pushed investors out of everything except oil. Inflation worries strengthened after the OECD raised its US forecast, while growth concerns deepened in Europe, where data points to a weak start to 2026. Corporate news added pressure, with technology stocks hit by Meta’s legal setbacks and renewed doubts about memory‑chip demand. Asian markets steadied after the US extended its deadline for potential strikes on Iran’s power plant infrastructure, though geopolitical risks remain high. Key releases today include Spain’s inflation data, BYD’s earnings, and US consumer sentiment figures. Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research, discusses the recent sharp moves in bond yields and what it means for investors amid an uncertain war trajectory.

• (00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
• (00:28) - Markets wrap-up: Mike Rauber, Product & Investment Content
• (05:54) - Bond market update: Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research
• (09:18) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content

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