Investors have a lot to digest. With US tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China now in force – along with some retaliatory measures from affected countries – US Commerce Secretary Lutnick hinted that the US may reconsider some tariffs. Meanwhile, in Europe, the European Commission and Germany have unveiled plans to significantly increase defence spending. In Asia, all eyes are on China's National People's Congress, where the government has set an economic growth target of around 5% for 2025. No wonder global equity markets are experiencing volatility this week, and bond markets are no less turbulent. Joining us to shed light on the latest developments in fixed income is Dario Messi, our Head of Fixed Income Research. We're also joined by Richard Tang, our Head of Research in Hong Kong, for expert analysis on the National People’s Congress.
00:00 Introduction by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)
00:37 Markets wrap-up by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing)
06:20 Bond market update: Dario Messi (Head of Fixed Income Research)
10:48 China’s NPC news: Richard Tang (Head of Research Hong Kong)
16:48 Closing remarks by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)
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