Moving Markets Markets hold steady despite Middle East tensions
Mar 18, 2026
15:30
Global markets held up yesterday despite rising oil prices and escalating tensions in Iran, with European and US equities closing higher. Asian markets rallied strongly overnight, led by South Korea and Japan. More broadly though, investors remain cautious as sentiment cools in Europe and central banks prepare for key policy decisions. Today we’re joined by Afonso Borges, Fixed Income Research Analyst, to discuss this week’s monetary policy decisions, and Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy Research, who brings us the latest on Swiss equities.
- (00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
- (00:36) - Markets wrap-up: Lucija Caculovic, Product & Investment Content
- (07:12) - Bond market update: Afonso Borges, Fixed Income Research
- (10:39) - Equity market update - Switzerland: Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy Research
- (14:41) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
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