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The Markets Are Partying

Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics and Strategy, Mizuho Bank

16-Jul-20 07:07

The Markets Are Partying

Wall street continues to extend its bull run, despite the dovish tilt adopted by the US Federal Reserve, and central banks around the world. So amidst the uncertainty presented by the coronavirus pandemic, we ask Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics and Strategy at Mizuho Bank, for his thoughts on oil prices, Singapore's technical recession, and the Bank of Japan's expectations of a moderate economic recovery.

Produced by: Mike Gong

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan, Lyn Mak, Noelle Lim


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