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Up, up and away... from the US

Up, up and away... from the US

9m 42s

The US dollar is sliding, gold and silver are climbing, and global markets are quietly learning to look elsewhere. Trade deals with India, Mercosur and China are showing that allies and investors alike are diversifying away from the US, while European and Asian equities shrug off tariff threats. On the Fed front, Jerome Powell sticks to the data, ignoring the political chatter outside the Fed’s doors, but precious metals are paying close attention.
In equities, mood is great this morning, especially across tech. ASML surprised with record bookings, signaling robust demand for EUV chip machines, while US Big Tech gears...

Metals and Chips

Metals and Chips

9m 57s

Monday started calm for US and European equities, but precious metals continue to shine — swinging between speculative frenzy and solid fundamentals. Volatility is high, hinting at a possible pullback, yet US debt, a politically boxed-in Fed, and a weakening dollar keep the long-term outlook for gold and silver bullish.
Meanwhile, AI headlines flow in before earnings. One year after DeepSeek’s launch reignited fears of cheaper Chinese rivals, US tech leaders remain strong while China’s AI rally continues. Investors are getting more selective, though, watching overspending, leverage and circular AI financing.
Nvidia? Not even worried as it announces fresh investment...

Gold spikes past $5’000, silver past $100!

Gold spikes past $5’000, silver past $100!

10m 10s

Gold spikes past $5’000 per ounce, silver past $100. Markets are sending a clear message: investors are nervous. Even without fresh geopolitical shocks, capital is flowing into precious metals, signaling that stress is far from over. Equities staged a tentative rebound, but it’s fragile, leaving the question: where will the next shock hit?
This week’s busy calendar — central-bank decisions, big corporate earnings — could shift sentiment, but for how long? The valuations are high, worries are steadily mounting regarding the AI deals and returns and there is no margin for further disillusion.

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya...

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...