January 2025 is in full swing and has brought with it a fresh wave of market turmoil amid fears over the cost of borrowing across the UK. This week, Elina Asimakopoulou, a senior cross-asset execution trader, discusses how she is navigating the latest concerns in UK Gilts and where she sees opportunities across dislocated markets.
In global markets, Asimakopoulou tells Trader TV what data signals she will be paying attention to this week for signs of rate fluctuations or credit stress and also unpacks her approach to auto-execution and voice trading in highly volatile conditions, as seen in early 2025. Looking ahead to January 20, the cross-asset execution trader shares her thoughts on what to expect on Donald Trump’s inauguration day in the US and how markets might react.