Oil surges on sanctions, markets rally on earnings

Oil prices spiked over 5% after the US imposed fresh sanctions on Russia’s top crude producers. Meanwhile, equity markets rallied on strong corporate earnings, with European luxury and US tech stocks leading the charge. The Swiss National Bank released its first-ever policy minutes, offering insights into its current stance. In Asia, markets gained ahead of President Trump’s upcoming visit to the region, where trade and security talks with China’s President Xi are in focus. Richard Tang, Head of Research Hong Kong, joins us to share his views on China, Japan, and Singapore.

• (00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
• (00:31) - Markets wrap-up: Lucija Caculovic, Product & Investment Content
• (06:28) - Asia update: Richard Tang, Head of Research Hong Kong
• (11:41) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content

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