European equity markets closed in the green yesterday, but in the US the major markets pared earlier gains and ended the day broadly flat, reflecting concerns around the economic outlook. Investors are also awaiting US inflation data that comes out tomorrow. David Kohl, our Chief Economist, also shares his thoughts on last week’s US Labor Market Report and Richard Tang, Head of Research Hong Kong provides an update on China.

00:18 Introduction by Roman Canziani (Head of Investment Writing)

00:53 Markets wrap by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

04:20 US Labor Market Report and the Fed by David Kohl (Chief Economist)

09:01 Hong Kong: China by Richard Tang (Head of Research Hong Kong)

11:51 Closing remarks by Roman Canziani (Head of Investment Writing)