AI chip stocks power global rally as oil prices plunge

Semiconductor stocks stole the spotlight yesterday as record results from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reignited the AI trade across Europe, Wall Street, and Asia. Meanwhile, Germany recorded the first year of annual economic growth since 2022, while strong US data shifted expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Oil prices tumbled after President Trump signalled a pause in threats of military action against Iran, and gold extended losses as geopolitical tensions eased. Currency markets saw the yen strengthen on hints of possible intervention and speculation about an earlier Bank of Japan rate hike. Today’s episode features Tim Gagie, Head of FX Advisory in Geneva, who shares his insights on silver, the yen, and the US dollar.

• (00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
• (00:24) - Markets wrap-up: Lucija Caculovic, Product & Investment Content
• (06:34) - FX & metals update: Tim Gagie, Head of FX/PM PB Geneva
• (10:43) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content

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