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09 Jul 2026
1 min read

Podcast: Are treasuries untethering from the oil price? Market Talk

Ben Bennett, Head of Investment Strategy, Asia, shares his thoughts on the big ideas shaping markets today.

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This week’s episode explores why US treasury yields stayed elevated as the oil price fell, the latest developments in the AI story, and whether Chinese equities could replicate the huge gains seen in Korea.

You can listen on Apple, Audioboom or Spotify.

This podcast was recorded on 8 July 2026 and is hosted by Harry Brooks.

All data is sourced from LSEG as at 7 July 2026 unless otherwise stated.

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