Is the Tide Turning in Global Markets?

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Oceania & Treasury Department, Mizuho Bank, Singapore

27-Dec-18 07:35

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The S&P500 and the Dow Jones gained 5 percent each, while the Nasdaq ended up 5.8%, marking the biggest rally for US equities since 2009. Meanwhile, Brent futures gained over 9% overnight.

Does this mark a return of global risk appetite?

Vishnu weighs in on these latest market moves, while sharing his outlook on the global economy for 2019.

Presented by: Joyce Goh, Tan Chung Han

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Categories: Personal Finance, Investments, Financial Literacy, Business Analysis, Trends and Forecasts, Markets

Tags: US equities, oil, US-China trade war, Fed, emerging Asia,

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