Stocks fall on Middle East worries

European and US equity index futures declined overnight as global markets were rocked by fresh conflict in the Middle East that sent stocks lower while oil and safe-haven assets are trading higher. The Fed is hammering home its patient rhetoric. And Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, joins the show today to tell us more about the adage 'sell in May and go away' and what to expect from equity market seasonality in the coming months.

00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

00:28 Markets wrap-up by Jan Bopp (Investment Writing)

06:37 Special: Sell in May and go away? by Mensur Pocinci (Head of Technical Analysis Research)

12:58 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

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