Markets respond with cheer following ceasefire in Middle East

Oil prices have continued to fall after Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict, as the immediate threat to the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane appears to have fallen. Asia-Pacific markets are rallying sharply on the news, while European and US stock futures are also strongly higher. Also on today’s podcast, we are joined by Markus Waeber, Head of Indirect Real Estate Advisory & Intelligence, who provides an update on the Swiss real estate market now that interest rates in Switzerland have fallen to zero.

• (00:00) - Introduction: Bernadette Anderko, Investment Writing
• (00:31) - Markets wrap-up: Jonti Warris, Investment Writing
• (07:20) - Swiss real estate market update: Markus Waeber, Head of Indirect Real Estate Advisory & Intelligence
• (12:36) - Closing remarks: Bernadette Anderko, Investment Writing

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