US inflation rose 0.5% in January, beating expectations. The market reacted with rising yields but unlike previous months, US equities held up and the USD failed to rally. In Europe, stocks rose slightly, helped by strong earnings from several large companies. European equities are pointing higher again today, with the focus now on the Ukraine peace talks. In Asia, stocks in Hong Kong and Japan gained ground on improved sentiment and lower oil prices, rounding out a significant 24 hours in global financial markets. Norbert Rücker, Head of Economics and Next Generation Research, gives a world tour of the energy markets and offers his initial thoughts on the Ukraine news, noting that it comes as no surprise.

00:00 Introduction by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)

00:35 Markets wrap-up by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)

07:18 What’s interesting in Energy markets: Norbert Rücker (Head of Economics & Next Generation Research)

12:39 Closing remarks by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)

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