US inflation fell less than expected in August sparking a broad-based sell-off across markets. David Kohl, Chief Economist, provides further insights on the print and what it means for the Federal Reserve. Philipp Lienhardt, Head of Equities Research, gives an update on equities.

00:09 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Olivier Maris (Investment Writing)

03:20 US inflation numbers by David Kohl (Chief Economist)

06:47 Bottom-up sector considerations by Philipp Lienhardt (Head of Equities Research)

10:46 Closing remarks by Olivier Maris (Investment Writing)

Ahead of key consumer price data due today, stocks rallied around the world yesterday, with risk sentiment lifted on speculation that inflation is near its peak. In Europe, natural gas prices finally dropped after the European Union began outlining the details of its intervention in the energy crisis. David Alexander Meier, Senior Economist, talks about UK politics and the British pound.

00:09 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing)

03:59 UK politics and the British pound by David Meier (Senior Economist)

08:41 Closing remarks by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing)

US equities rebounded from a three-week losing streak last week, even as bullish sentiment in investor surveys continued to deteriorate.

The main economic event this week will be the release of the August US Consumer Price Index on Tuesday. It is the key economic data release before the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on 21 September. Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, takes a look at what market action is telling us and what it may mean for US equities, crude oil, and US Treasuries.

00:09 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)

03:56 Technical update by Mensur Pocinci (Head of Technical Analysis)

06:30 Closing remarks by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)

Both the European Central Bank (ECB) and the US Federal Reserve remain committed to bringing down inflation by rising rates further. Meanwhile, UK politics takes a back seat as the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. David Kohl, our Chief Economist, comments on the interest rate decision by the ECB and Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research, provides further insights on the Ethereum merge.

00:09 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing)

03:29 ECB interest rate decision by David Kohl (Chief Economist)

06:18 Digital assets by Carsten Menke (Head of Next Generation Research)

09:16 Closing remarks by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing)

The European Central Bank (ECB) takes centre stage today and is set to hike rates by either 50 or 75 basis points. Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research, gives an update on gold and silver. Tim Gagie, Head of FX&PM Solutions Geneva, shares his latest insights on currencies. Nicolas Jordan, CIO Office, gives an update on this week’s investment committee decisions.

00:08 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Olivier Maris (Investment Writing)

02:42 Gold by Carsten Menke (Head of Next Generation Research)

05:36 FX & metals by Tim Gagie (Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva)

08:51 IC Meeting Update by Nicolas Jordan (CIO Strategy & Investment Analysis)

12:16 Closing remarks by Olivier Maris (Investment Writing)

Global stock markets extend their declines as the US dollar continues to strengthen, assisted by higher Treasury yields. Crude oil has fallen to its lowest level since January on concerns that a global slowdown will cut demand in Europe and the US – all this as China’s Covid strategy hurts consumption by the world’s largest crude importer. Markus Allenspach, Head of Fixed Income Research shares his thoughts on the tasks ahead for the UK’s new PM as well as the impact of growth and inflation on the bond markets generally.

00:09 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)

03:20 Market update with a fixed-income focus by Markus Allenspach (Head of Fixed Income Research)

05:48 Closing remarks by Bernadette Anderko (Investment Writing)

Liz Truss has won the conservative party leadership election and will become the next Prime Minister in the UK. Norbert Ruecker, Head of Macro and Next Generation Research, gives an update on the energy market. David Meier, Senior Economist, explains what the newly appointed British prime minister means for the country’s politics and the British pound.

00:08 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Olivier Maris (Investment Writing)

02:40 Energy update by Norbert Ruecker (Head of Macro and Next Generation Research)

05:03 UK politics and GBP by David Alexander Meier (Senior Economist)

08:42 Closing remarks by Olivier Maris (Investment Writing)

US market action started positive on Friday following the release of a better-than-expected US payroll report. However, concerns about interest rates being higher for longer and the news that Gazprom would indefinitely halt its key gas pipeline to Europe led to a sharp reversal in US equities. European equity markets are sharply lower this Monday morning on the energy developments. Markus Wachter, Technical Analysis, gave an update on US equity markets and the USD from a technical perspective.

00:08 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)

04:30 Technical update by Markus Wachter (Technical Analysis)

06:47 Closing remarks by Mike Rauber (Investment Writing)

The global bond sell-off means they have now fallen into their first bear market for a generation. Today investors await the US jobs report for August. Tim Gagie, Head of FX & PM Solutions in Geneva, shares his views on currencies, and Sipho Arntzen from Next Generation Research provides an update on digital assets.

00:08 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

03:53 FX Update by Timothy Gagie (Head of FX&PM Solutions)

07:11 Digital Assets by Sipho Arntzen (Next Generation Research)

09:19 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)

Global bonds extend their sell-off, sending yields on two-year US Treasuries to a 15-year high. Norbert Ruecker, Head of Macro and Next Generation Research, gives an update on the Oil & Gas sector, and Nicolas Jordan, CIO Office, provides details on the latest discussions with regard to the bank’s investment strategy.

00:08 Introduction and markets wrap-up by Olivier Maris (Investment Writing)

03:01 Oil & gas update by Norbert Rücker (Head of Macro & Next Generation Research)

06:28 Investment Committee update by Nicolas Jordan (CIO Strategy & Investment Analysis)

08:52 Closing remarks by Olivier Maris (Investment Writing)