01:22 - With a confluence of negative data points from China and Germany, the US yield curve inverted further causing equity markets to correct sharply. So we asked Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Oceania & Treasury Department at Mizuho Bank if it's all doom and gloom for markets.

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Khoo Hsu Chuang, Wong Shou Ning

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