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Risk appetite hangs in the balance amidst Trump’s speech

Send us a textRisk asset recovery attempt hinges on Trump’s speech and the US Treasury 20-year auction. A conciliatory tone from Trump might please markets but will Europeans be satisfied? US Supreme Court to hear arguments on the Fed’s Cook firing today. Japanese bond yields dro ...  Show more

Dollar slumps, gold breaks $4,700, as Greenland row rumbles on

Send us a textTrump reiterates demands for Greenland ahead of discussions in Davos. Dollar’s woes worsen but gold and silver surge to new record highs. Equities slide but losses contained for now, Netflix earnings eyed. Takaichi sets February 8 election date, Japanese bonds sink. ...  Show more

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