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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. ☕🍷

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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...

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 narrow and mostly benefited Big Tech. The US dollar eased, sending gold, silver, and copper to fresh all-time highs — another strong year for the metals, thanks to scarce supply, rising demand, and...

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 price pressures could shake up market expectations and trigger a dollar rebound, while weaker numbers would keep the Fed on a dovish path. Positioning in stocks, FX, and bonds is increasingly delicate, making even small surprises impactful. As year-end approaches,...

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.
Meanwhile, in China, Moore Threads announced new AI chips claiming to rival Nvidia’s H200 and narrow the gap with the next-gen Blackwell series.
Tech stocks are up, but with year-end liquidity thinning, investors are watching...