Episode 776
You're fired!
🇬🇧 Stay ahead of the markets with Swissquote · Insights, strategies, and innovations for smarter trading
August 26, 202511m 9s
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Show Notes
Markets are on edge as Fed Governor Lisa Cook refuses to step down amid Trump’s push to replace her, sparking fears over central bank independence. US yield curve is steepening, the US dollar wavers while the S&P 500 prints record-high valuations despite stronger-than-expected quarterly results. Overseas, Japanese yields ease while inflation cools, giving the USDJPY room to clear 148 offers. In Europe, political uncertainty in France rattles the euro and CAC 40, while Denmark’s Ørsted plunges after US project delays highlight the risks for renewable energy under Trump. Safe havens like gold rebound and US crude tests $65pb offers amid stalled Ukraine talks.
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