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Attention turns to US jobs data as geopolitical headlines flip... again

Attention turns to US jobs data as geopolitical headlines flip... again

9m 34s

Markets are ending the week on another geopolitical twist as renewed Middle East tensions can’t come to an end!
Meanwhile, all eyes now turn to the US jobs report. While employment data remains important, investors are increasingly watching wage growth and inflation signals as central banks grow more concerned about price pressures than slowing labour markets.
Can strong jobs and softer wages keep the rally alive? Or will rising oil prices and inflation fears dominate sentiment again?

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya has begun her financial career in 2010 in the structured products desk of the Swiss Banque...

Too much optimism?

Too much optimism?

9m 46s

Markets erupted in euphoria after headlines suggested that a potential US-Iran peace proposal could help de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices plunged from recent highs, the US dollar weakened, yields dropped and equity markets surged to fresh records, with AI and semiconductor stocks once again leading the rally.
But is the market getting ahead of itself?

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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 high and ultra-high net worth clients....

Too much optimism?

Too much optimism?

9m 46s

Markets erupted in euphoria after headlines suggested that a potential US-Iran peace proposal could help de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices plunged from recent highs, the US dollar weakened, yields dropped and equity markets surged to fresh records, with AI and semiconductor stocks once again leading the rally.
But is the market getting ahead of itself?

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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 high and ultra-high net worth clients....

BTC over 80'000 USD | Crypto Talk

BTC over 80'000 USD | Crypto Talk

7m 11s

Bitcoin is slowly creeping up to 80'000 USD, how long will it stay there?

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00:52 Bitcoin
03:50 Solana
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Chip stocks push tech heavy indices to fresh ATHs!

Chip stocks push tech heavy indices to fresh ATHs!

10m 28s

AI optimism is once again overpowering geopolitical fears. Markets continue to flip-flop between Middle East headlines and enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, but investors remain focused on strong tech earnings, booming AI infrastructure spending and resilient equity momentum.
The S&P500, Nasdaq100 and Kospi are at ATH levels thanks to semiconductor stocks, amid strong earnings reaction. European equities are lagging behind tech-heavy markets like the Kospi and Taiex, as energy prices are shaping sentiment, and investors appear increasingly comfortable ignoring geopolitical risks unless tensions escalate significantly.
Today, we discuss whether markets are underpricing risk, what the latest US economic data means for...

Narrative flips from AI to Middle East, but Tech hasn’t said its last word

Narrative flips from AI to Middle East, but Tech hasn’t said its last word

10m 6s

Oil volatility, rising yields and geopolitical tensions are back in focus — and markets are feeling it. A fresh escalation in the Middle East sent crude prices surging before easing slightly, reminding investors how quickly sentiment can flip from optimism to risk-off. As oil pushes higher, the narrative shifts from supply concerns to demand destruction, with inflation fears and hawkish central bank expectations returning to the forefront.
At the same time, the US dollar is regaining strength, weighing on gold and tightening financial conditions globally. Equity markets are reacting, with pressure on European stocks and renewed uncertainty around trade dynamics....

Ethereum war proof? | Crypto Talk

Ethereum war proof? | Crypto Talk

7m 51s

Is Ethereum the better war-proof investment than BTC? How is Solana planning on becoming quantum-resistant?

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00:58 Bitcoin
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AI rally extends on resilient tech earnings

AI rally extends on resilient tech earnings

9m 57s

Geopolitical tensions remain elevated as uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz keeps oil markets tight, with no clear resolution in sight. Despite this, global equities continue to show resilience. Central banks are holding rates steady, but the tone is shifting — particularly in Europe, where inflation concerns persist even as growth weakens.
At the same time, AI optimism continues to dominate market sentiment. Strong earnings from industrials and tech-linked sectors highlight how AI-driven investment is feeding into the real economy. Meanwhile, Apple’s latest results show a different approach — strong cash returns and limited AI spending, but increased reliance on...

Resilient earnings tame macroeconomic worries

Resilient earnings tame macroeconomic worries

10m 22s

Geopolitical tensions remain elevated as uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz keeps oil markets tight, with no clear resolution in sight. Despite this, global equities continue to show resilience. Central banks are holding rates steady, but the tone is shifting — particularly in Europe, where inflation concerns persist even as growth weakens.
At the same time, AI optimism continues to dominate market sentiment. Strong earnings from industrials and tech-linked sectors highlight how AI-driven investment is feeding into the real economy. Meanwhile, Apple’s latest results show a different approach — strong cash returns and limited AI spending, but increased reliance on...

Big Tech delivers... but oil steals the show

Big Tech delivers... but oil steals the show

9m 33s

Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet posted strong earnings, with cloud growth confirming that the AI boom is translating into real revenue. From Amazon’s fastest cloud expansion in years to Microsoft’s 39% Azure growth, the AI trade looks alive and well.
At the same time, oil prices are surging above $113, shaking the macro outlook. Rising energy costs are pushing inflation expectations higher and complicating the path for the Federal Reserve and other central banks.
So… is the AI rally strong enough to withstand an oil shock?

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya has begun her financial career in 2010 in...