The trade war whiplash

In this episode, Imogen Bachra, Brian Daingerfield and Oriane Parmentier discuss the latest developments in rates markets, focusing on trade war dynamics, tariff policies and the implications for markets. They also discuss the recent rate cut by the Bank of England, the evolving economic data landscape in the US, and the fragile French political backdrop.

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NB. This episode was recorded on 6 February 2025

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