In this video, we’ll explore the key economic events and market trends, shaping the financial landscape. Get ready for insights into financial markets to help you navigate the week ahead. Let’s dive in!

In this episode of Market Insights, Gary Thomson breaks down what moved the markets last week and unpacks the strategic implications of the most critical events driving global markets.

📌 Key topics covered in this episode:

✔️ What Happened in the Markets Last Week
Markets turned risk-off early last week on tariff threats and geopolitical tensions, triggering a sell-off in US assets and a surge in gold. Sentiment improved mid-week after de-escalation signals, helping markets recover, though volatility remains elevated.

✔️ Central Bank Meetings
With both the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve set to announce rate decisions on 28 January, markets are bracing for volatility despite expectations of no policy changes. As the US dollar struggles amid renewed trade tensions and political risks, will central bank messaging help stabilise markets — or fuel further swings?

✔️ Stocks to Watch
With earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple in focus, markets are bracing for heightened volatility across major US indices. As geopolitics add another layer of risk, will Big Tech results support the S&P 500 — or trigger a deeper pullback?

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