After several days of solid gains, markets paused yesterday as risk aversion returned, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and a sharp rise in oil prices. European equities bore the brunt of the sell-off, while major US indices also closed lower. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research, to unpack the outlook for hyperscalers following last week’s earnings, and what it means for the road ahead.

• (00:00) - Introduction: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content
• (00:34) - Markets wrap-up: Roman Canziani, Head of Product & Investment Content
• (06:33) - Hyperscaler capex and revenues: Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research
• (10:37) - Closing remarks: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content

Geopolitics continues to dominate as investors weigh mixed Middle East messages. Trump has signalled his openness to Iran talks while also warning of renewed conflict and saying the US will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Global equities are rallying on AI optimism and strong tech earnings, even as central banks stay cautious amid uneven growth and sticky inflation. A pivotal week of earnings and data lies ahead. Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, discusses a potential topping process in oil and why technicals suggest the correction in US equities may be ending.

• (00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content
• (00:55) - Markets wrap-up: Jan Bopp, Product & Investment Content
• (06:07) - Technical Analysis update: Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis
• (08:46) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content

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With geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility top of mind, investors are seeking tools to help navigate an increasingly complex landscape. How can structured products add value to portfolios in this environment?

In this episode of Julius Baer’s Moving Markets: The View Beyond podcast, Helen Freer is joined by Yves Klenk, Head of Client Coverage and Advisory, and Maximiliano Ranieri, Head of Structured Products Solutions Sales Geneva, to discuss the role of structured products in portfolios today. The conversation covers the current macroeconomic backdrop, the scenarios where structured products can complement traditional investments, and the four main categories of structured products. The discussion also addresses the significance of volatility with structured products, the key risks to consider, as well as which solutions are resonating in particular with investors right now.

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