Navigating the Next Week: Global Trends and Central Bank Minutes

Eurizon SLJ Capital

In this episode of 'The long and short of the week ahead' presented by Eurizon SLJ Capital, Matt Jones, Head of Distribution, and Neil Staines, Senior Portfolio Manager, discuss the macroeconomic factors that will impact the world economy in the coming week. They discuss the minutes from the meetings of various central banks including the RBA, ECB and FOMC, indicating how they may influence their policies. They also delve into data releases and how they will shape the ongoing central bank debate, with a particular emphasis on PMI and ECB negotiated wage settlement data. The podcast also addresses key events impacting the global equity markets, like AI developments and the Chinese New Year celebrations. Matt and Neil then discuss their personal plans for the weekend, which broadly cover sports events.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:24 Central Bank Policy Meeting Minutes

00:56 RBA, ECB, and FOMC Meeting Insights

02:50 Data Releases and Central Bank Debate

03:20 Global PMI Data and ECB Wage Settlement Data

04:11 Market Factors and Events

04:29 Equity Market and AI Momentum

05:00 Return of China and Market Sentiment

05:44 Weekend Sports Highlights

06:40 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook

07:07 Disclaimer and Legal Information

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