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We're finishing a volatile week, but how's August going to be? More volatility or more bullrun action? 00:00 Intro 00:24 Disclaimer 00:29 Preview 00:53 Bitcoin 03:59 Ethereum 06:39 Solana 09:00 Subscribe & Good bye #crypto #cryptonews #cryptotrading #swissquote _____ Learn the fundamentals of trading at your own pace with Swissquote's Education Center. Discover our online courses, webinars and eBo...

Markets don’t move on news — they move on surprises. In this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood concepts in trading: the difference between positioning and sentiment. What are hedge funds really betting on? What do retail traders say they feel — and what does that actually mean for price action? We explore how to read the CFTC’s Commitment of Traders (COT) report, how to interpret...

In this episode, we break down ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) — what they are, how they work, and why they’ve exploded in popularity over the past decade. Whether you’re looking to invest in clean energy, global tech, emerging markets, or even short specific sectors, there’s likely an ETF tailored to your strategy. Learn how ETFs offer diversification, low fees, and easy trading—and discover the dif...

When inflation is back in the spotlight—and it’s eating into your money, how do investors protect themselves when the value of cash drops? In this episode, we explore the best assets to hedge against inflation—from gold and commodities to dividend-paying stocks, TIPS, and real estate. We unpack why these tools matter, how they perform in inflationary cycles, and how to use them wisely in your port...

Is Ethereum starting the altcoin season, or is it already over? 00:00 Intro 00:26 Disclaimer 00:31 Preview 00:49 Bitcoin 05:00 Ethereum 06:50 Solana 09:00 Aave 10:26 Subscribe & Good bye #crypto #cryptonews #cryptotrading #swissquote _____ Learn the fundamentals of trading at your own pace with Swissquote's Education Center. Discover our online courses, webinars and eBooks: https://swq.ch/wr _____...

In this follow-up to our episode on inflation, we zoom in on one of the most underrated yet powerful forces shaping monetary policy and market moves: inflation expectations. What do people think prices will do in the future? Those expectations can actually fuel real inflation through wage demands, spending behavior, and corporate pricing decisions. In this episode, we connect the dots between expe...

Inflation is everywhere—in the headlines, in central bank decisions, and in the market moves that follow. In this episode, we break down what inflation really is, how it’s measured, and why it matters so much to central banks, investors, and asset prices. From CPI and PCE to core and supercore inflation, we explore the tools used to track price pressures and how they influence interest rates, curr...

Japan will hold Upper House elections this Sunday. While Japanese politics may seem distant, the implications could ripple far beyond Tokyo—especially through the Japanese yen, carry trades, and global risk appetite. With the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in the midst of policy normalization and Japanese yields on the rise, the outcome of Sunday’s vote could shift global asset flows. In this episode, we exp...

Trump’s rumoured plan to fire Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell sent markets into a frenzy — a sharp selloff followed by a sudden rebound. The dollar tanked, yields dropped, and traders braced for impact before Trump walked it all back, saying he was only ‘discussing it in concept.’ But the damage is long done: questions about Fed independence, market credibility, and policy chaos are back...

Markets are holding steady despite a weekend full of warning signs: fresh tariff threats from the US, retaliation plans from the EU, and a sharp spike in global bond yields. While investors are banking on negotiations to smooth over the tension — and Nvidia’s China news adds a bit of optimism — cracks are starting to show. Japan’s 30-year yield hit multi-year highs, and US and European yields are...

Donald Trump threatened the EU and Mexico with 30% US tariffs over the weekend — triple what the Europeans expected. While the UK appears to have secured a ‘privileged’ 10% rate, weak UK growth data and fresh trade uncertainty are pressuring sterling. In Asia, the USDJPY rises despite soft dollar sentiment as Japan’s elections and fiscal expectations push yields higher. China posts better-than-exp...

Markets shrugged off a wave of new US tariffs this week — including eye-popping 50% duties on copper and Brazilian goods — with major indices like the S&P 500 hitting fresh all-time highs. From strong airline earnings to a boost in AI enthusiasm led by Nvidia, investor optimism stayed intact despite growing geopolitical and economic headwinds. We also look at how the US dollar is reacting to shift...

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Tariff headlines keep rolling in — from 50% levies on Brazilian exports to a pending decision on the EU — but markets remain resilient. European equities gained, and the Nasdaq reached new highs, helped by a sharp intraday rally in Nvidia. The company briefly rose over 2%, becoming the world’s first to hit a $4 trillion valuation. Elsewhere, Amazon’s Prime Day started stronger than expected, Feder...

European markets are on edge as rising US tariffs collide with hopeful trade negotiations with the EU. But optimism elsewhere fade as the latest tariff pause expires and President Trump threatens no extensions beyond August 1. Meanwhile, a surprise 50% levy on copper has sent COMEX futures to record highs even as prices on India’s MCX pull back. With inflationary pressures mounting—fed by both tar...

Markets are brushing off 25–40% tariffs like they’re just minor annoyances. But the US is back to tariff warfare, inflation is knocking, repatriation risks from Japan are rising — and yet, equities barely flinch. The S&P 500 is near ATH levels, the Nikkei rebounds, and the Stoxx 600 marches on. The new negotiation deadline is pushed to August 1st, but somehow that’s good news? Businesses can’t hol...

The week starts with renewed pressure on oil prices as OPEC decided to ramp up its production restoration plans by announcing an additional 548,000 barrels per day—well above the 411,000 increase expected, and renewed pressure on risk appetite as the July 9th deadline approaches fast. Within two days, the Trump administration is expected to announce its tariff decision for trading partners. Asian...

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh records, while small-caps join the party. And that’s despite jobs data that killed July Federal Reserve (Fed) rate-cut hopes—odds dropped from 27% to just 5%! Yields spiked, the dollar jumped... but stocks still climbed. Why? Digging deeper, the jobs data wasn’t as strong as it looked. Job gains came from public education, and unemployment fell only because people...

The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high yesterday, boosted by a 4% jump in Nike shares — now up 45% since April’s dip on the back of the US–Vietnam trade deal and relaxed chip design exports toward China. But the tariffs remain significantly high – and will likely boost inflation – the economic data is weakening but not enough to get the Fed to cut the rates when inflation expectations are risin...

Unexpectedly, there will be a Solana ETF, even with a staking element! What's the story behind it? 00:00 Intro 00:23 Disclaimer 00:28 Preview 00:50 Bitcoin 02:10 Ethereum 03:57 Solana 05:54 Subscribe & Good bye #crypto #cryptonews #cryptotrading #swissquote _____ Learn the fundamentals of trading at your own pace with Swissquote's Education Center. Discover our online courses, webinars and eBooks:...

Rally in most major indices across Europe and the US paused yesterday, as Trump-driven optimism began to sour under the rocky glare of the summer sun. To top it off, yesterday’s US data did little to support those betting on an imminent Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut. Most FOMC members still argue that cutting rates now would be a mistake, particularly as they expect inflation to rise due to tarif...

US equities ended Q2 at all-time highs. While headlines point to optimism around trade negotiations and potential Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts, much of the recent rally appears to be driven by continued enthusiasm around AI. On the trade front, discussions with Japan remain tense, and talks with the EU may result in a universal 10% tariff without key sectors—like autos and luxury—receive exempt...

De-escalation of the Middle East tensions and encouraging news from the trade front improve risk taking across global financial markets, leading gold and oil lower and boosting appetite for major currencies. The US dollar remains under pressure however on looming US debt worries while the Swiss franc remains in demand despite optimism globally. This week, investors will focus on European inflation...