Markets in a Nutshell — for April 2026
After a volatile March, global markets rebounded sharply in April – even as geopolitical tensions escalated and inflation pressures continued to build.
In this episode of Markets in a Nutshell, Linda Eedes focuses on what matters from here.
She explores the macroeconomic backdrop shaping global markets, the risk of inflation staying higher for longer and why now is not the time for investor complacency.
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