The equity rally continues

Global equities surged with US, European, and Asian markets reaching new highs, brushing aside geopolitical concerns. Copper and precious metals spiked on supply concerns and strong demand, while bond markets priced in more rate cuts following softer European inflation data. Still, geopolitical risks and upcoming economic data remain in focus, creating the first challenges of the year in Asian trading this morning. On today’s show, Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research, shares what these developments mean for the bond market, and Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy, outlines his sector outlook for 2026.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content (00:37) - Markets wrap-up: Jan Bopp, Product & Investment Content (06:24) - Bond market update: Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research (09:58) - Equity market sector update: Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy Research (12:57) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.