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Many global indices are all pushing fresh peaks despite trade tensions, geopolitical headlines and lingering doubts over AI valuations, but leadership is shifting: metals are surging while tech shows early signs of fatigue. Silver is swinging around $80 as China clamps down on exports, tightening global supply, while copper hits record highs on tariff-driven flows and strong underlying demand. The...

Venezuela news are rattling markets in more ways than one. Crude oil started the week hesitating in Asia, only to rally in Europe and the US as traders priced in the potential for American oil majors to step in. Energy stocks surged, defence shares are climbing amid rising geopolitical risks, and rare earth metals are benefiting as China watches the situation closely. On the data front, the soft U...

In this episode of UNLOCKED, we spoke with Thomas Kovacs, also known as Sparkojote, about the journey that took him from his first investment decisions to building a professional career as a financial content creator. 🎙️ We explored what drives his work, how platforms like YouTube and social media are reshaping access to financial knowledge, and why an increasing number of people are turning to cr...

The US swooped into Venezuela over the weekend and took Maduro out, but markets barely flinched. Oil prices jumped briefly before giving most gains back, while safe-havens like gold and silver are on a positive ride. The US 10-year bond is steady, risk assets barely react, and Bitcoin is in the spotlight with reports of a mysterious “shadow reserve”. So, what does this all mean for markets? Despit...

Welcome to the final Market Talk episode of 2025! Let’s look ahead to 2026, exploring how the global markets may look like in 2026 – from equities, central bank policies, to FX, metals and Bitcoin, what to expect from the coming year? Listen to find out more! Ipek Ozkardeskaya has begun her financial career in 2010 in the structured products desk of the Swiss Banque Cantonale Vaudoise. She worked...

2025 has been one hell of a year. And now, as we approach the finish line, it’s time to look back at the best, the worst — and the truly unforgettable moments that shaped markets, politics and global sentiment. So grab a hot chocolate, a mulled wine, or whatever keeps you warm — because we’re about to unwrap the Unforgettable Moments of 2025. ☕🍷 Listen to find out more! Ipek Ozkardeskaya has beg...

The year is almost over, yet the markets keep delivering surprises. US Q3 GDP came in at 4.3%, the fastest growth in two years, fueled by AI investments, strong corporate profits, and resilient consumer spending. Price pressures rose too, with PCE at 2.8%, but happily less than expected, keeping the Fed hawks in check. Equities rallied on the back of earnings and spending, though the move was narr...

Markets are entering the final stretch of the year with investors closely watching the US for guidance. European equities remain subdued, with trade tensions and slowing growth weighing on sentiment, while rotation into cyclical sectors continues cautiously. All eyes are now on key US data: Q3 GDP revisions and PCE inflation — the Fed’s preferred gauge. Stronger-than-expected growth or rising pric...

Friday’s tech rally brought much-needed relief to markets, sparked by one headline: Oracle will host TikTok’s US user data, opening a potential new cloud revenue stream and giving it a roughly 15% stake in the newly structured U.S. TikTok business. Oracle shares surged over 6%, while Nvidia and the Nasdaq also climbed as investors bet on the value of data centers and massive computing power. Meanw...

JPMorgan went from crypto enemy to tokenization fan, this time even with Solana! 00:00 Intro 00:24 Disclaimer 00:28 Preview 00:34 Bitcoin 02:14 Solana 03:28 Aave 05:03 Charts 07:09 Subscribe & Good bye #crypto #cryptonews #cryptotrading #swissquote _____ 👉 Discover our brand and philosophy: https://www.swissquote.com/en/group _____ 👉 Deepen your trading and investing knowledge with Swissquote In...

The latest US CPI report looked like an early Christmas gift: headline inflation cooled sharply, core inflation surprised to the downside, and markets briefly celebrated the return of disinflation. But was it really that simple? A closer look reveals a far messier picture. Large parts of the October pricing data were missing, including key components such as shelter — a heavyweight in the CPI bask...

Markets are wobbling, Amazon’s $10bn OpenAI deal is raising eyebrows, Oracle’s mystery Michigan backer keeps investors guessing and credit fears are spiking — Oracle’s down 5%, Nvidia 3.8%, and even Amazon barely budged. Could the AI party finally be deflating? Micron happily beat expectations, proving the memory boom is alive and kicking thanks to AI demand. But it might not be enough to save the...

Markets usually cheer bad data — but this time, they hesitated. US jobs figures were weak, yet not weak enough to force a rethink on Fed policy. All eyes now turn to Thursday’s US CPI print — the final piece of the Fed puzzle this week. Across the Atlantic, the UK economy paints a gloomier picture. Rising unemployment and softer inflation gave the BoE room for a rate cut, but also highlighted an e...

Markets started the week on a cautious footing. European and UK equities benefited from rotation flows, while US tech continued to struggle, with the Nasdaq 100 leading declines. Futures are pointing lower again this morning as investors brace for key US jobs and retail sales data — a familiar “good news is bad news” setup as markets try to anticipate the Fed’s next move. Investors remain cautious...

Global markets are showing clear signs of tech disappetite, as investors rotate away from AI-linked names and into value-oriented pockets of the market. Strong tech earnings no longer impress, the Fed cut hardly makes tech investors smile and against this backdrop, risk-sensitive assets such as Bitcoin have come under pressure, underscoring the broader shift in sentiment. While the Federal Reserve...

The S&P 500 edged higher yesterday as investors digested the Fed’s 25bp rate cut. Value stocks benefited from rotation out of tech, which faces challenges beyond borrowing costs — circularity, high debt, and uncertain revenues. Broadcom’s strong results weren’t enough to lift sentiment, as margins and AI profitability concerns weighed on the market. But OpenAI- Disney deal should give a hint on ho...

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The Fed cut rates by 25 bp, but rising dissent and political dynamics are creating uncertainty at the heart of the FOMC. Markets initially cheered, but Oracle’s earnings highlighted heavy AI spending and debt concerns, sending stocks lower. All eyes now turn to Broadcom’s Q4 FY2025 results, expected to show strong growth in EPS and revenue, driven by AI chips and networking demand, including Googl...

The Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a widely anticipated 25bp rate cut today — but the real story is what comes next. Markets may know the headline move, but they have no clarity on how many cuts the Fed sees in 2025, how the dot plot will shift, or whether policymakers are willing to lean dovish in a world where inflation risks refuse to fade. Global central banks are turning hawkish, yiel...

The fight for Warner Bros. is heating up. Netflix has bid for the studio’s content and streaming assets, while Paramount has countered with an offer for the full company. The outcome could reshape the streaming landscape, determining who controls some of Hollywood’s most valuable franchises. Meanwhile, IBM is making strategic moves in the AI space, acquiring data-streaming company Confluent to str...

We are entering a key week for markets, with central bank decisions and major earnings reports set to shape investor sentiment. Oracle and Broadcom will release earnings on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, providing insights into the ongoing impact of AI adoption and cloud expansion. The Fed is widely expected to deliver a 25bp rate cut on Wednesday, while the RBA, BoC, and SNB are likely to...

This week’s market dynamics highlight a striking disconnect: the S&P 500 flirts with all-time highs while underlying economic indicators signal slowing growth, job losses, and rising debt nearing $40 trillion. The US dollar tests critical technical support, Japanese yields climb toward 1.95%, and the Fed’s upcoming policy moves remain under close scrutiny. Tech and AI investments continue to mask...

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The US economy lost 32’000 jobs in November — the fourth decline in six months. Small businesses bore the brunt, shedding 120,000 positions, outweighing gains in bigger firms. The 2-year Treasury yield fell below 3.50%, the probability of a December 25bp Fed cut jumped to 90% and the S&P 500 hovered near all-time highs. Because, of course, job losses are just another reason to cheer the dovish Fed...

Bitcoin, USDJPY, JGBs — these three are setting the tone for risk appetite this week. Japanese yields are climbing, the yen is stirring, and the era of easy liquidity from Japan may be ending. How far can global markets really go when the ceiling is set in Tokyo? Nvidia tried to push higher yesterday, but Amazon’s entry into AI hardware with its Trainium 3 chip reminded everyone that the AI game i...