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Persistent gains in gold warn that risk appetite hardly returns

Persistent gains in gold warn that risk appetite hardly returns

10m 29s

Gold just went berserk — blasting past $4,950 while risk appetite stubbornly refuses to show up. Equities tried to rally, tech stocks flirted with gains, but investors are still biting their nails. Inflation, global jitters, and central bank caution are keeping everyone on edge… and that’s why gold is shining brighter than ever.
On the tech side, the memory chip makes amass capital but their valuations look stretched too.
And in the sovereign bonds space, the JGB selling may be cooling but the numbers do not add up!

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya has begun her financial career...

TACO V2.0

TACO V2.0

10m 21s

The US President spoke at Davos yesterday, and Greenland remarks didn’t spark the chaos many expected. Markets shrugged and bounced — a classic example of “TACO trade”. US tech led the gains, with Nvidia jumping after CEO Jensen Huang said scaling AI infrastructure will take trillions in investment. Disco Corp surged, and South Korea’s Kospi hit fresh highs. Gold dipped slightly but remained firm, showing that skepticism is still alive.

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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...

Welcome to Davos!

Welcome to Davos!

10m 2s

Markets are shaken by a potent mix of geopolitics and bond market stress. Rising tensions between the US and Europe over Greenland collide with a sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds, sending shockwaves across global assets. Yields rise, volatility returns and investors are forced to rethink what still qualifies as a safe haven.
The Greenland discussions will be in focus today, as US President Donald Trump heads to Davos. The only certainly is uncertainty. And you can feel the stress by looking at gold price – at a fresh record high above $4870 per ounce!

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What’s Europe’s leverage in Greenland negotiations?

What’s Europe’s leverage in Greenland negotiations?

10m 20s

Europe started the week in a sour mood as trade tensions with the US heat up. With Wall Street closed, European equities tried to gauge the risks — German carmakers and French luxury houses like Louis Vuitton were the first casualties. US futures point lower too, with tech under the microscope: Big Tech could become Europe’s target if the trade spat escalates. Meanwhile, miners are quietly shining as gold and copper rally — but some valuations, like Fresnillo’s, look stretched.
Markets are volatile, tech and miners are in focus — and this “Season of the Stupidest Trade War” shows no...

Act 3: Greenland

Act 3: Greenland

10m 11s

Week 3 of 2026 kicks off with another major twist: US wants to buy Greenland and it’s imposing tariffs on nations that are opposed to the idea, adding to Europe’s security concerns. While Europe has so far absorbed trade shocks calmly, selective pressure on only some countries could provoke very different reactions. Could this be the last drop in Europe’s patience?
Markets are already feeling the tension: gold and silver are climbing, tech-heavy Nasdaq futures are under pressure, and European defence stocks are benefiting from the darkening global skies. Meanwhile, Asian markets navigate mixed data and a fragile yen, while...

Bitcoin to 150k? | Crypto Talk

Bitcoin to 150k? | Crypto Talk

8m 59s

A very strong week for cryptos but what is really needed for Bitcoin to reach 150k in this cycle?

00:00 Intro
00:26 Disclaimer
00:30 Preview
00:51 Bitcoin
05:37 Ethereum
07:25 Solana
08:35 Subscribe & Good bye

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Revisiting the AI trade

Revisiting the AI trade

10m 32s

AI headlines are back in focus, but this earnings season may be less about hype and more about scrutiny. Strong results from TSMC and a broad rally in semiconductor stocks reminded markets of AI’s growth potential, yet underlying risks remain. From complex financing structures at Meta to revenue recognition timing at Nvidia, investors are increasingly examining the quality behind the numbers. Rising costs, supply risks and stretched valuations add further pressure, making it clear that even Big Tech can no longer rely on sheer size to impress.
This episode explores how AI continues to shape markets, the dynamics of earnings...

How rising input costs, tariffs impact tech?

How rising input costs, tariffs impact tech?

10m 38s

US crude tumbles, silver plunges, and copper pulls back — all while the geopolitical heat from Iran cools slightly. But in tech, the cost story is just heating up. Nvidia’s H200 chips can now be sold to China, but a 25% fee collected when the chips pass through the US raises costs. China, meanwhile, has effectively halted H200 imports, adding another layer of uncertainty. TSMC beats earnings expectations thanks to strong AI demand, but building new fabs in the US is costly and time-consuming.
While metal prices are down this morning, the debasement trade continues to support the bullish outlook....

Politics, geopolitics cast shadow on economic data

Politics, geopolitics cast shadow on economic data

10m 1s

US markets are holding near record highs, but the mood is anything but settled. While US inflation data came in largely as expected, easing some immediate pressure on the Fed, political noise is creeping back into the pricing of rates, bonds and currencies. Expectations for a March rate cut are fading, yields are staying elevated, and concerns over Fed independence are largely in focus.
Earnings season adds another layer of complexity. S&P 500 profits are still expected to grow by more than 8%, with big tech doing the heavy lifting. But with valuations stretched, strong headline numbers may no longer...