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While we're flooded with good news, the crypto market prices are still down only, what's going on? At least the Solana ETF had a good start! _____ Discover our brand and philosophy: https://swiwwsquote.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=swissquote-english&utm_medium=video -------- Follow our daily analysis on TradingView: https://tradingview.com/broker/Swissquote/ideas/ _____ Learn the fundament...

Big Tech beat expectations, but promises of higher AI spending rattled investors after Powell hinted another 25bp cut this year is uncertain. Nasdaq slipped, yet Amazon’s AWS growth stole the spotlight, relieving worries and hinting the week could end on a more positive note. Energy markets will also be in focus today as Exxon Mobil and Chevron are expected to report modest year-on-year declines a...

Three central bank decisions, a Trump–Xi handshake, and a flood of Big Tech earnings — all in less than 24 hours! The Fed cut rates but Powell poured cold water on December cut hopes, sending yields surging and the dollar rising. Nvidia hit an eye-watering $5 trillion valuation, Microsoft and Meta stumbled on AI spending warning. Meanwhile, SK Hynix and Google kept the chip and cloud dreams alive....

Who needs data when Jensen Huang is out dropping billion-dollar deals? From Nokia to Palantir, Uber and even the U.S. Department of Energy, Nvidia’s latest partnerships are lighting up markets and sending Nokia shares to their highest level in 15 years. With $500 billion in chip orders reportedly booked and new collaborations with Samsung and Hyundai on the way, Huang insists there’s no bubble her...

Global markets are on fire! Major indices hit fresh all-time highs as optimism over new US trade deals sends risk appetite soaring. Trump’s talks with Japan’s new Prime Minister Takaichi sparked a breakthrough on critical minerals, while hopes of a US-China deal keep fueling the rally. The Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Canada (BoC) are expected to cut rates this week — and if the Fed sweet...

Global markets kick off the week in high spirits as softer-than-expected US inflation revives Fed cut hopes and optimism builds around a possible US–China trade breakthrough. The S&P 500 hit a new record, earnings are coming in strong, and all eyes now turn to Big Tech. Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Apple and Amazon are set to report — and their results could decide whether the rally keeps running. M...

Markets are bracing for fresh US inflation numbers after weeks of shutdown-induced data drought. But that’s not all — Trump and Xi are set to meet next Thursday, a potential turning point after months of tariff volleys, chip war and political posturing. Will this meeting calm tensions or spark another round of market chaos? Meanwhile, investors pin their hopes on robust tech earnings and another F...

Bitcoin is so close to ATH yet there is a crisis looming...where does crypto take us? 00:00 Intro 00:23 Disclaimer 00:28 Preview 00:33 ETFs 01:10 Bitcoin 02:50 Ethereum 04:33 Solana 06:06 Subscribe & Good bye #crypto #cryptonews #cryptotrading #swissquote _____ Discover our brand and philosophy: https://swiwwsquote.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=swissquote-english&utm_medium=video -------- F...

Trade tensions, earnings and another subprime auto lender collapse. From Tesla’s costly Trump-era duties to Netflix’s disappointment and new US sanctions on Russian oil giants, markets are wrestling with mixed signals. AI optimism still drives risk appetite, but under the surface, cracks are widening: weak jobs data, looming government shutdown and fading consumer credit strength. Will the Fed opt...

Gold and silver bulls took their profits and ran, triggering the sharpest pullback across precious metals in months. Gold dropped over 5% and silver nearly 7% before dip buyers returned, but questions remain: is this just a breather—or the start of something bigger? The selloff was fueled by easing US–China trade tensions, a rebound in the US dollar and overbought speculative positioning, but the...

Markets kicked off the week with a bang, Global indices rallied as investors brushed off trade war fears, shutdown risks and credit jitters. In the US, tech stocks led gains — even Amazon, despite its massive AWS outage, climbed higher. Apple hit fresh record highs on stronger-than-expected iPhone 17 sales, while in Europe, defense and chip stocks helped lift the Stoxx 600 near an all-time high. B...

Markets are back with a bang this Monday on expectations that the trade tensions between the US and China will ease. Meanwhile, Chinese data show resilience on the surface but weakness underneath. In tech, TSMC and ASML shined last week as Alibaba kicks off the week with a 5% rally. And funnily, the Big Tech was not responsible for last week’s volatility… banks and credit worries were, but the lat...

The Federal Reserve moves markets like no other institution. From mortgage rates to gold and Bitcoin, every asset feels the ripple of Fed decisions. But here’s the twist — it’s not just what the Fed does, it’s what markets expect it to do next that really drives prices. In this episode, we break down how traders track those expectations through the CME FedWatch Tool, how to read the Fed’s “dot plo...

Last Friday the crypto markets broke down, but what really happened is quite interesting.. 00:00 Intro 00:19 Disclaimer 00:24 Preview 00:32 Crypto-Crisis 04:28 Bitcoin 06:01 Ethereum 06:49 Solana 07:23 Outlook 07:57 Subscribe & Good bye #crypto #cryptonews #cryptotrading #swissquote _____ Discover our brand and philosophy: https://swiwwsquote.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=swissquote-english...

Markets are walking a tightrope — with mixed data, trade tensions, and central banks keeping everyone guessing. When uncertainty reigns, hedging becomes more than a safety net — it’s a strategy for staying invested with confidence. In this episode, we unpack the three most popular ways to protect your portfolio from a market selloff: diversification, tactical hedges like VIX or inverse ETFs, and s...

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Tech megadeals, AI hype and market nerves — this week had it all! Nvidia and AMD’s blockbuster partnership lit up the sector, xAI reportedly raised $20 billion with Nvidia among its backers and SoftBank moved to expand its AI footprint with ABB and OpenAI. Dell admitted it underestimated AI demand, Jamie Dimon’s optimism fueled the rally, meanwhile the debate over whether this is a new “AI bubble”...

Tech stocks continue to lead major US and Japanese indices toward fresh ATHs anud Elon Musk's xAI securing a significant $20 billion funding round, and buying ABB's robotics division. Companies like Dell are also revising growth forecasts upward, attributing this optimism to the unexpected strength of the AI market, meanwhile JPMorgan's CEO, Jamie Dimon, echoes this sentiment, highlighting the ove...

Investors took a breather as Oracle’s surprisingly thin profit margins cooled the post–OpenAI and AMD euphoria. The company made roughly $900 million in revenue by renting servers powered by Nvidia chips, but only $125 million in gross profit — a reminder that the AI infrastructure boom is capital-intensive and still finding its footing. Yet optimism remains strong: McKinsey projects global data-c...

OpenAI has signed a blockbuster deal with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts of GPUs over multiple years, sending AMD shares soaring and highlighting the explosive growth in AI demand. Nvidia takes a small hit, underscoring the competitive dynamics in the AI chip market and the massive investment flowing into scaling AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, global political shocks are adding volatility: France’s new...

Japan kicks off the week with a bang as the ruling LDP picks Sanae Takaichi, sending the Nikkei to record highs while the yen slides and Japanese bond yields surge on expectations of easier fiscal and monetary policy. Meanwhile, the US government shutdown drags on, delaying key data such as the nonfarm payrolls report, keeping markets guessing about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next move. Oil price...

Investors swung between US political drama and AI hype. Trump’s threat to fire federal employees amid a potential prolonged government shutdown sent jitters through markets, yet the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh all-time highs. OpenAI’s secondary share sale, valuing the company at ~$500bn, fueled excitement across tech, boosting Nvidia, SK Hynix, Samsung. Markets are grappling with high valuations...

Gloom never looked so good for markets! While the US government remains shut, investors are cheering weak jobs data and dovish Fed expectations. ADP numbers showed a surprising loss of 32,000 jobs in September, signaling a cooling labor market — yet equities hit fresh highs. Big Tech continues to lead the charge, fueled by AI excitement and new product launches. Asian tech follows the rally, with...

The US government has officially shut down after lawmakers failed to agree on funding — and markets are already reacting. The dollar is under pressure, treasury yields are edging lower and safe haven assets including the yen, the Swiss franc and gold are in demand. But how much do shutdowns really matter for markets? History shows the S&P 500 often shrugs them off — sometimes even gaining during t...

Markets kicked off the week with cautious gains, brushing aside Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats and looming US government shutdown risks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hover just below record highs, while Treasury yields slip as investors seek safety. But the real worry among investors is that a shutdown could delay critical US data releases, muddying the Fed’s policy outlook and tempting traders t...