Asian markets ride high on China stimulus measures

Chinese authorities this morning unleashed a package of monetary policy stimulus measures and property market support to help revive the country’s struggling economy, which continues to battle with deflationary pressures and is in danger of missing this year's growth target. Meanwhile, US equities built further on last week's gains yesterday, with the S&P 500 index reaching a fresh closing high after data showed that US business activity remained steady in September. Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research, takes a look at bond markets after the Fed’s jumbo rate cut last week and provides his key takeaways for bond investors.

00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

00:28 Markets wrap-up by Jonti Warris (Investment Writing)

06:29 Fixed income update: Dario Messi (Head of Fixed Income Research)

10:53 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

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