Asian shares track Wall Street higher, with Japan outperforming, as more evidence of a slowing US job market boosts the case for a Fed rate cut next week. With Russian President Vladimir Putin set to arrive in India, Prime Minister Modi faces a delicate balancing act between one of the country’s most trusted partners and the United States. Bloomberg learns of discussions taking place for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to potentially lead the White House’s National Economic Council – should Kevin Hassett become the next Fed chair. Guests include: Pierre Chartres, M&G Investments, Fixed Income Investment Director; and Martin Horne, Co-Head of Global Investments at Barings.
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00:04:26 – ADP: Payrollls at US Companies Fall by Most Since 2023
00:11:30 – Putin Expected To Visit India Today
00:13:59 – Macron, Xi Meet in Beijing
00:17:16 – EU Plans New Probe on Meta Over WhatsApp AI Features | FT
00:18:39 – Besset Under Discussion To Lead NEC
00:23:44 – Market Check
00:24:58 – Japan Auctions 30-Year Bonds
00:26:58 – Evidence of Slowing US Job Market
00:33:59 – Israeli Assets Soar Despite Gaza Fallout
00:38:30 – Tanzania Pushes Back Against Protest Criticism
00:42:26 – Shipping Rates Surge Upends Global Supply Lines
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