Trading has started this week on a subdued note as investors await the US Consumer Price Index figures later today, which will test the market’s optimism for interest rate cuts in 2024. Meanwhile, in Asia, China’s Central Economic Work Conference is expected to conclude today and could shed light on how the country plans to support economic growth. In commodities, copper is making headlines as the metal’s supply could tighten due to political and social opposition, and the difficulty of developing new operations. Manuel Villegas from Next Generation Research is also on the show today to discuss the key developments in digital assets in 2023.00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:24 Markets wrap-up by Lucija Caculovic (Investment Writing)06:25 Digital assets update by Manuel Villegas (Next Generation Research)10:11 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player.