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Markets cheered the end of the 41-day US government shutdown — not even the news that SoftBank sold its entire Nvidia stake could spoil the mood. Investors are betting that softer economic data will justify another Fed rate cut in December, keeping AI investments affordable and valuations high. In Europe, stocks hit fresh records, with luxury and Swiss names leading gains on tariff optimism. But beneath the surface, questions linger. SoftBank’s pivot toward AI users like OpenAI and ABB shows the ecosystem evolving — yet the sell-off in Nvidia, Nebius, and CoreWeave hints at fatigue. Meanwhile, Alibaba’s Singles’ Day showed how deeply AI now shapes commerce, driving better engagement but not necessarily stronger consumer sentiment. Xiaomi alone sold over $4 billion in products, yet spending caution persists – leading to an existential question: can AI truly thrive if humans don’t? Listen to find out more!

Sentiment is everything. Last week, strong US earnings couldn’t lift stocks — even lower yields failed to spark appetite. This week, things flipped: TSMC’s slowing sales didn’t stop its shares from rising, Nvidia jumped nearly 6%, and the S& 500 rallied 1.5%. It’s not about data — it’s about mood. Investors are reading headlines through the lens of US political drama, data drought and Fed uncertainty. Even gold is acting like a meme stock, rallying 3% despite risk rally and higher yields. As the US government reopens, a flood of delayed data will test whether inflation is cooling and if the Fed will finally cut rates in December. Until then, markets are running on vibes — not numbers. 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.

Markets are finally taking a breather on hope that the US government shutdown may be nearing an end and on Jensen Huang’s request to TSMC for bigger supplies. On the backstage, SOFR tumbled last week as mountains of cash in money-market funds chase too few Treasuries. S&P and Nasdaq futures bounce and tech stars like TSMC, SK Hynix and SoftBank rebound in Asia. Meanwhile, Chinese inflation surprises, oil returns above $60, and everyone’s eyes are glued to Washington and the earnings calendar. Can risk appetite stick this time? Or will last week’s drama stage a comeback? 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.

Big Tech under pressure as Tesla’s trillion-dollar pay package shocks investors and OpenAI asks the US government for $1T guarantees — all while job cuts soar to 2003 levels. Markets are reeling as the Korean Kospi is preparing to print its worst performance since November last year and SoftBank drags the Nikkei lower. The dollar slides, oil dives below $60 and gold tries to hold the line near $4’000/oz. With the Fed, BoE and global uncertainty around AI returns weighing on sentiment and the weirdest newsflow risk appetite remains weak. Listen to find out more! #StockMarket #Tesla #BigTech #AI #OpenAI #Fed #Nikkei #S&P500 #Nasdaq #Investing #FinanceNews #MarketUpdate #EconomicNews #WallStreet #Trading #MarketVolatility #Swissquote #MarketTalk

There's a crisis going on in crypto and BTC might just break 100k USD to the DOWNSIDE! 00:00 Intro 00:23 Disclaimer 00:27 Preview 00:36 Bitcoin 02:43 Chainlink 03:18 Charts 06:00 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 -------- Follow our daily analysis on TradingView: https://tradingview.com/broker/Swissquote/ideas/ _____ 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?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=swissquote-english&utm_medium=video _____ Learn more about our employees: https://swq.ch/d5 _____ Let's stay connected: LinkedIn: https://swq.ch/cH

Markets took a beating — and for familiar reasons: overstretched tech valuations, an ultra-narrow rally and the eerie déjà vu of dot-com bubble talk. Add fading Fed rate-cut hopes, patchy US data, and rising volatility, and you’ve got a recipe for nerves. But is this really the start of a 10–20% correction… or just another pause before new highs? From Palantir’s record results triggering a selloff to Nvidia’s ever-expanding AI empire, Big Tech is once again at the heart of the storm. AMD fell after beating results and projections, but Nasdaq futures are less severely sold this morning. Meanwhile, the dollar is flexing its safe-haven muscles, gold is losing its shine and investors are watching central banks and liquidity moves closely to see of there’s anything worthy to keep the rally going. Could the AI rally survive another shockwave — or is the market finally running out of steam?. 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.

Global markets kicked off the week on a positive note, driven by fresh AI momentum. Nvidia rallied after announcing chip sales to South Korean firms, while Amazon hit a record high on a $38bn OpenAI deal. Tech gains extended despite rising concerns over the circularity of AI partnerships. European carmakers advanced as China eased Nexperia chip export curbs, while weak US ISM data capped broader gains across the S&P500. Yields and the dollar rose as Fed rate-cut hopes faded. Analysts still see year-end strength, though high valuations, soft data and mounting investor concerns about massive AI spending hint at growing fragility beneath the AI buzz. 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.

Markets ended last week with slowing momentum after the Fed cast doubt on a December cut and Big Tech’s earnings failed to lift sentiment. Still, corporate results remain solid, with S&P 500 profits up more than 10% year-on-year and energy stocks finding support after Exxon and Chevron’s upbeat reports. Oil also got a boost after OPEC announced it will pause additional supply between January and March. Meanwhile, AI optimism is fueling tech gains at the start of the week as investors turn their focus to fresh earnings from Palantir, AMD, Qualcomm, McDonald’s, and Shopify — and a potentially interesting BoE meeting later this week. 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched ipekScope.com in 2025.

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 fundamentals of trading at your own pace with Swissquote's Education Center. Discover our online courses, webinars and eBooks: https://swq.ch/wr?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=swissquote-english&utm_medium=video _____ Learn more about our employees: https://swq.ch/d5 _____ Let's stay connected: LinkedIn: https://swq.ch/cH

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 amid softer crude and gas prices. WTI hovers near $60 a barrel, the US dollar continues to recover, and precious metals face short-term pullbacks while long-term demand remains supported by soaring global debt and central bank gold buying. Volatility across tech, energy, FX and commodities keeps investors alert, with Amazon today providing a much needed boost to market sentiment. 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020.

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. Can Apple and Amazon keep the momentum today? Or will markets lose their nerve after the hawkish Fed shock? 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020.

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 here. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh records, Microsoft gained 2% on OpenAI news — and Big Tech earnings are next. Meanwhile, uranium’s rally mirrors AI’s hunger for power, and traders are bracing for the Federal Reserve’s next move. Will Powell sweeten the mood with a dovish cut? Listen to find out more! #StockMarket #AIStocks #Nvidia #Qualcomm #Trading #Investing #FinanceNews #FederalReserve #InterestRates #WallStreet #MarketRally #China #Japan #Gold #Swissquote #MarketTalk

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 sweetens the move by ending QT, equity bulls may have even more room to run. Sector-wise, tech and AI stocks continue to dominate: Qualcomm jumps double digits after unveiling new AI chips, while Nvidia and AMD rise on hopes that there’s enough chip demand for everyone. Meanwhile, gold cools off after its parabolic rally — is this the start of a deeper pullback? 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020.

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. Meanwhile, Intel’s rebound story raises questions about politics versus profitability (https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/10/24/ozkardeskaya-the-real-potential-lies-in-ai-not-just-improving-their-cpu-business.html), European and Japanese stocks break new records. Welcome to a busy week full of earnings, central bank decisions and trade talks! 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020.

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 Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut, despite inflation stubbornly hovering around 3%. From SMIC’s surge to Nvidia’s warning and Beijing’s drive for tech independence, the stage is set for twists and turns across markets. Stocks are at record highs, the dollar’s defying expectations, and gold bears give signs of calming down. But can the stock market rally last if the data disappoints? 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020.

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 -------- Follow our daily analysis on TradingView: https://tradingview.com/broker/Swissquote/ideas/ _____ 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?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=swissquote-english&utm_medium=video _____ Learn more about our employees: https://swq.ch/d5 _____ Let's stay connected: LinkedIn: https://swq.ch/cH

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 optimism and AI hype fight back the rest? 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020.

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 broader story remains... the same! Meanwhile, oil prices are staging a modest recovery, US yields slipped below 4% and investors are bracing for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) much-anticipated rate cut next week by closing short positions. Encouraging earnings add another layer to appetite that’s anything but dull. 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020.

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. But amid the optimism, gold quietly flashed a warning: its price keeps rising… and so does its volatility. That’s not a combo you see every day. Could this be a sign of pressure building beneath the surface? 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 at HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020.

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 latter seem to be easing as well this morning, phew! As the Fed prepares for a likely rate cut and the US government stays shut, investors brace for another wild earnings week. From Japan’s political reshuffle to France’s fiscal headaches — the global story keeps getting thicker. Listen to find out more!

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 plot,” and why forward guidance often moves markets more than actual rate changes. Discover how to interpret Fed probabilities, spot market reactions and understand what “don’t fight the Fed” truly means. Whether you invest in bonds, currencies or stocks, learning the Fed’s playbook can give you a critical edge. Listen to find out more!

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&utm_medium=video -------- Follow our daily analysis on TradingView: https://tradingview.com/broker/Swissquote/ideas/ _____ 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?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=swissquote-english&utm_medium=video _____ Learn more about our employees: https://swq.ch/d5 _____ Let's stay connected: LinkedIn: https://swq.ch/cH

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 structured products designed for tailored protection. Whether you’re a long-term investor or a short-term trader, understanding how to manage downside risk can make all the difference when volatility strikes. Listen to find out more!

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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” kept heating up. In earnings, PepsiCo and Delta kicked off earnings season on an upbeat note, and markets brace for more reports to test lofty valuations. With the Fed balancing inflation risks, a stronger dollar and a volatile bond market, investors face a tricky setup. Is the AI trade still unstoppable — or nearing exhaustion? What about gold? Listen to find out more!

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 overwhelming demand for AI technologies and their own massive AI investments where costs are immediately countered by productivity gains. In commodities, gold surges past $4,000 per ounce, driven by political, geopolitical tensions and a weakened appetite for traditional currencies. Though strongly overbought, gold bulls judge that the bullion could be worth more – much more! Listen to find out more!

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-center capacity to triple by 2030, fueled by AI demand. Meanwhile, Nvidia eyes an investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, reigniting tech enthusiasm. On the energy side, Shell hit a one-year high on strong Q3 results, while renewable forecasts dimmed under policy shifts. The US dollar gains despite a US government shutdown on weak euro and yen, while the FOMC minutes are still on schedule — markets are watching. Listen to find out more!

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 PM resigned after just 14 hours in office, Japan’s Takaichi faces rising inflation and record debt while willing to push for a pro-growth agenda, while the UK – who did the same and failed - braces for another ugly budget announcement. Despite these risks, equities remain resilient, while safe-haven assets such as gold, silver and Treasuries attract attention. Listen to find out more!

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 prices rebound after OPEC’s output hike, while gold and Bitcoin extend their rallies as investors seek shelter from political and policy uncertainty. With the earnings season about to start and AI stocks still driving sentiment, markets could be in for another interesting week. Listen to find out more!

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 and FOMO, while bets on multiple Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts linger. Weak private jobs data added to dovish sentiment, but official reports remain delayed due to the shutdown – and that’s a worry for the Fed visibility. In FX, EURUSD and GBPUSD are stuck near resistance levels, while gold consolidates near all-time highs and US crude tests clears slips below $62pb amid OPEC supply expectations. Listen to find out more!

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 Alibaba jumping after analysts raised price targets — a 50% discount from 2021 makes it tempting despite short-term overbought signals. Meanwhile, the dollar is under pressure, EURUSD eyes 1.18–1.20, and sterling braces for the UK Autumn Budget. Safe havens like yen, gold, and the Swiss franc are in focus, with the SNB intervening to limit franc gains. Markets are thriving on gloom — from Fed bets to AI optimism, the paradox has never been clearer. Listen to find out more!

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 the deadlock. Still, delayed economic data could complicate the picture, especially with US jobs figures in focus this week. Meanwhile, ADP is set to release its private payrolls report, offering a crucial clue on the labour market while Friday’s official releases risk being stalled. Listen to find out more!

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 to take profits. Meanwhile in Asia, Chinese stocks rally on upbeat PMI data and Beijing’s $70bn growth push, with foreign investors tiptoeing back into tech giants like Alibaba. Gold surged to record highs as investors chase safe-havens, silver eyes $50, and copper jumps on supply shocks at Freeport’s Grasberg mine. Crude oil, however, struggles to break out as OPEC hints at more supply. Listen to find out more!

The US dollar is back under pressure as investors brace for a crucial week with US jobs data and US government shutdown suspense. Gold and silver continue their rally, Chinese stocks surge with Alibaba leading the AI charge. The EURUSD is better bid into early September CPI updates expected to show a slight uptick in headline figures and oil is drilling above the $65pb but bulls are timid after OPEC hinted at more supply to come in November! Listen to find out more!

Markets are still digesting yesterday’s blockbuster US GDP report — growth came in at 3.8%, the fastest pace in nearly two years, and far above expectations. Strong data may look like good news, but for investors it complicates the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) path: if the economy is still running hot, do we really need rate cuts this year? Yields climbed, the dollar strengthened and equities slipped from record highs as traders reassessed. Today, all eyes are on the Fed’s favourite inflation gauge, the core PCE. A softer print could revive risk appetite and give gold some breathing space, while a hotter surprise might prolong the pause in the risk rally. We’ll also take a closer look at FX moves, sterling’s weakness ahead of the Autumn Budget, and why gold still shines despite rising yields. Listen to find out more!

How safe is BTC above 111k USD? 00:00 Intro 00:23 Disclaimer 00:27 Preview 00:36 Bitcoin 04:12 Ethereum 06:54 Solana 09:22 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 _____ 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?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=swissquote-english&utm_medium=video _____ Learn more about our employees: https://swq.ch/d5 _____ Let's stay connected: LinkedIn: https://swq.ch/cH

Markets hit pause as investors take profits after the recent rally, while AI news steals the spotlight. Nvidia’s $100 bn investment in OpenAI and OpenAI’s $400 bn plan for five new US data centers show where capital is flowing—but not everyone is rushing in. Micron smashed earnings expectations with AI-driven revenue and soaring cloud memory margins, yet its stock slipped 3% as some investors cashed in after a 170% rally since April. Across the globe, Alibaba continues to climb, testing 2021 highs, as Chinese tech funds fuel momentum. But valuation gap with US peers is narrowing! Today, all eyes are on the US GDP print, which could set the tone for bonds, stocks and the US dollar. Meanwhile, the Swiss National Bank held rates at 0% and UK Treasury auctions highlight fiscal worries. Listen to find out more!

Markets leaned dovish after Jerome Powell’s latest speech, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair refused to commit to a rate cut at next month’s meeting. Powell highlighted the downside risks to the jobs market and the upside risks to inflation, painting a mixed picture that calls for careful adjustment. Still, bond markets reacted with lower yields and traders now price a 94% chance of an October cut. Equities pulled back from record highs, but the underlying story hasn’t changed: the Fed is easing into a resilient economy, corporate earnings remain strong and inflation is sticky but manageable. In Europe, PMIs surprised to the upside, while UK data disappointed. Meanwhile, Alibaba surged on fresh AI investment news, gold set new records, and oil rebounded on geopolitics and inventory draws. Listen to find out more!

Every time you think the AI rally has topped out, it finds another gear. Nvidia hit a fresh all-time high after reports it’s deepening its partnership with OpenAI to build massive new data centers — we’re talking about 10 gigawatts of capacity, the scale of ten nuclear reactors. A genius move: OpenAI needs Nvidia chips, and Nvidia is making sure it gets both the sales and the strategic tie. Elsewhere, Oracle rallied 6% on news it will secure TikTok’s US algorithm. Together, Big Tech pushed US indices to new highs, while non-tech sectors lagged. In bonds, the 2-year yield rose past 3.60%, ignoring Trump-linked economist Stephen Miran’s calls for rapid rate cuts. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies couldn’t benefit from the tech rally, US dollar remained under pressure, while gold extended gains to fresh highs! Listen to find out more!

Markets kicked off the week on a mixed note. Last week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut gave equities a boost, but news that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may begin reducing its ETF holdings added some caution. But Wall Street shrugged it off, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs, while the Nikkei and European indices saw modest pressure. Nikkei is up this morning, but equities in China are down on no major clarity on US-China trade war, while massive rise in H-1B visa costs are weighing on Indian tech stocks this morning. The US dollar is better bid, while gold and oil continue to attract inflows amid tensions in the Middle East, while uranium surged on Trump’s nuclear expansion orders on Friday. Energy, tech and AI-related stocks remain in focus as investors weigh policy, earnings and geopolitical signals. This week brings US GDP and inflation updates, global PMIs and the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) policy decision — all closely watched for cues on the next market moves. Listen to find out more!

US markets hit fresh all-time highs yesterday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) cut rates, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones rallying, and small caps jumping 2.5%. Europe also rebounded, despite the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) holding rates steady. But while the champagne flowed in the US, Japanese equities woke up with a hangover: the Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept rates unchanged but announced it will start selling ¥330bn in ETFs per year, dampening sentiment and sending the Nikkei down more than 2%. The ripple effects could hit global risk appetite, push long-term yields higher and revive reverse carry fears. Elsewhere, the Nvidia-Intel $5bn chip deal and Huawei’s AI chip roadmap highlight a politically charged, heating chip war shaping tech markets. Risk appetite remains intact but fragile, with geopolitical tensions, high valuations and long-maturity yields keeping investors on edge. Listen to find out more!

The Federal Reserve (Fed) has finally pulled the trigger on rate cuts — 25bps down, with two more likely this year. But the dot plot reveals deep divisions inside the Fed for next year: some see no further moves, a few even expect hikes, while others want far steeper cuts. For now, the message is clear: the Fed is not bending to political pressure, and markets are left guessing what comes next. Stocks wobbled, yields bounced and the dollar bounced back from the year lows, but sentiment is getting bullish as investors digest the news, and the dollar could claim a medium term bullish correction on the way Fed manages its policy and its independence. On individual news, Nvidia took a hit after Beijing told Alibaba and ByteDance to halt orders, a move that could cost up to $1bn in annual sales. Elsewhere, the Bank of Canada (BoC) followed with a cut, and all eyes are now on the Bank of England (BoE) which is faced with rising inflation in a slowing economy and narrowing budget headroom. Listen to find out more!

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US markets keep breaking records as the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next move takes center stage. Will Powell stick to the dovish script, or surprise with a tougher stance? Futures are already pricing multiple rate cuts this year, all eyes are on the dot plot! Across the Atlantic, the Stoxx 600 fell yesterday on bank and insurer weakness, while sterling is supported by mixed jobs and inflation data that suggest that the Bank of England (BoE) will likely stay cautious this week, as the ECB signals it may be done cutting for now—paving the way for the EURUSD to push toward 1.20. Meanwhile, Asia’s tech rally accelerates: Baidu soars on an AI deal, Alibaba and SMIC follow, and the Hang Seng hits a 4-year high. Nasdaq’s Golden Dragon trades at half the P/E of the Mag 7, raising the question—are Chinese tech stocks too cheap to ignore? Listen to find out more!

Another record day for the S&P 500, fueled by strong earnings and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) looming policy easing. Last quarter, S&P 500 companies grew earnings by ~13%, yet exclude Big Tech, growth was only 3 4%. A third of the index is dominated by Big Tech, with Nvidia alone accounting for ~8%, creating an ecosystem that keeps tech-heavy indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in demand even amid economic weakness. Google jumped 4%, hitting a $3T valuation, driven by AI momentum and news it doesn’t need to divest Chrome. Nvidia held ground despite China’s antitrust headlines. Now investors are watching the Fed: as much as four 25-bp rate cuts are expected at four next meetings, supporting risk appetite, while small and mid-cap companies, cyclicals and Asian equities are also enjoying the ride. Will the Fed follow through? Will political pressure show in the dot plot? And how will markets react? Listen to find out more!

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have traders bracing for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) first rate cut this year on Wednesday — with expectations building for a full easing cycle ahead. The dollar stays under pressure, US 2-year yield hovers near year lows, and equities are pushing higher with the S&P 500 hitting fresh records. Elsewhere, diverging policy paths are in focus: the European Central Bank (ECB) signals an end to easing, the Bank of England (BoE) is set to hold amid sticky inflation, while the Bank of Canada (BoC) could deliver another cut this week. Cherry on top, Fitch’s downgrade of France adds pressure on spreads and bond markets. Meanwhile, Asia steals the spotlight. China’s weak data stokes stimulus hopes, propelling the CSI 300, Hang Seng and battery giant CATL. Korean tech champion SK Hynix fuels the KOSPI’s surge, while AI enthusiasm keeps Alibaba, BYD and Tencent near multi-year highs. Listen to find out more!

Markets are buzzing after fresh US data paved the way for next week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) cut. CPI was broadly in line, but soaring jobless claims – the highest in four years – kept the weakening labour market in the spotlight. The Fed is almost certain to deliver a 25bp cut, with odds of larger move fading, however, as inflation pressures in food and energy still linger. Equities cheered the prospect of easier policy, sending the S&P 500 to new highs, the US dollar index remained offered into the 50-DMA. Across the Atlantic, the European Central Bank (ECB) held rates steady, signaling that the easing cycle may be over for now. Meanwhile, China joined AI headlines: Alibaba surged on plans to pour billions into AI data centers, while SMIC and SK Hynix rallied on chip optimism. Gold shines on dovish bets, crude oil slips despite tensions in Ukraine, and currencies wrestle with diverging Fed and ECB outlooks. Listen to find out more!

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