Markets mixed as investors assess outlook after weaker US factory data

US equities finished mixed in trading yesterday, as investors weighed the weaker-than-expected ISM manufacturing data against inflation concerns following OPEC+’s plan to cut oil output. Australian equities extend gains for a seventh straight day, following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.6%. Our Chief Economist David Kohl provides us with the latest on Eurozone inflation and credit growth and we have an update on digital assets from Manuel Villegas, Next Generation Research.00:14 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:43 Markets wrap-up by Jonti Warris (Investment Writing)04:56 Eurozone inflation and credit growth by David Kohl (Chief Economist)09:22 Digital assets update by Manuel Villegas (Next Generation Research)12:55 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)