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Gold rises, but so does its volatility

Gold rises, but so does its volatility

13m 27s

Markets kicked off the week with a bang, Global indices rallied as investors brushed off trade war fears, shutdown risks and credit jitters. In the US, tech stocks led gains — even Amazon, despite its massive AWS outage, climbed higher. Apple hit fresh record highs on stronger-than-expected iPhone 17 sales, while in Europe, defense and chip stocks helped lift the Stoxx 600 near an all-time high. But amid the optimism, gold quietly flashed a warning: its price keeps rising… and so does its volatility. That’s not a combo you see every day. Could this be a sign of pressure building...

Sentiment improves into next US-China talks, tech leads rally

Sentiment improves into next US-China talks, tech leads rally

13m 16s

Markets are back with a bang this Monday on expectations that the trade tensions between the US and China will ease. Meanwhile, Chinese data show resilience on the surface but weakness underneath. In tech, TSMC and ASML shined last week as Alibaba kicks off the week with a 5% rally. And funnily, the Big Tech was not responsible for last week’s volatility… banks and credit worries were, but the latter seem to be easing as well this morning, phew!
As the Fed prepares for a likely rate cut and the US government stays shut, investors brace for another wild earnings...

How to read and trade the Fed expectations?

How to read and trade the Fed expectations?

10m 30s

The Federal Reserve moves markets like no other institution. From mortgage rates to gold and Bitcoin, every asset feels the ripple of Fed decisions. But here’s the twist — it’s not just what the Fed does, it’s what markets expect it to do next that really drives prices. In this episode, we break down how traders track those expectations through the CME FedWatch Tool, how to read the Fed’s “dot plot,” and why forward guidance often moves markets more than actual rate changes.
Discover how to interpret Fed probabilities, spot market reactions and understand what “don’t fight the Fed” truly...

Crypto Flash Crash - what happened? | Crypto Talk | Swissquote

Crypto Flash Crash - what happened? | Crypto Talk | Swissquote

11m 9s

Last Friday the crypto markets broke down, but what really happened is quite interesting..

00:00 Intro
00:19 Disclaimer
00:24 Preview
00:32 Crypto-Crisis
04:28 Bitcoin
06:01 Ethereum
06:49 Solana
07:23 Outlook
07:57 Subscribe & Good bye

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How to hedge your portfolio and minimize market risk?

How to hedge your portfolio and minimize market risk?

10m 42s

Markets are walking a tightrope — with mixed data, trade tensions, and central banks keeping everyone guessing. When uncertainty reigns, hedging becomes more than a safety net — it’s a strategy for staying invested with confidence. In this episode, we unpack the three most popular ways to protect your portfolio from a market selloff: diversification, tactical hedges like VIX or inverse ETFs, and structured products designed for tailored protection. Whether you’re a long-term investor or a short-term trader, understanding how to manage downside risk can make all the difference when volatility strikes.
Listen to find out more!

 Why most homeowners sell for less than their property is worth | Unlocked

Why most homeowners sell for less than their property is worth | Unlocked

33m 26s

🏠 Mortgages in Switzerland: fixed or variable? And why do most sellers lose money on their property? From market opacity to hidden traps, Swiss real estate can be a minefield. In a high-stakes environment where 8 out of 10 homeowners sell for less than their property's true value, how do you avoid the common mistakes?

🔍 In this episode of UNLOCKED, Patrice Choffat, founder of Bestag.ch, lifts the veil on the Swiss housing market. Discover how to navigate mortgages, rate choices, and deal with a system that often works against transparency, and what it all says about the state of...

More tech deals, little US data, record-high gold. What’s next?

More tech deals, little US data, record-high gold. What’s next?

13m 22s

Tech megadeals, AI hype and market nerves — this week had it all! Nvidia and AMD’s blockbuster partnership lit up the sector, xAI reportedly raised $20 billion with Nvidia among its backers and SoftBank moved to expand its AI footprint with ABB and OpenAI. Dell admitted it underestimated AI demand, Jamie Dimon’s optimism fueled the rally, meanwhile the debate over whether this is a new “AI bubble” kept heating up. In earnings, PepsiCo and Delta kicked off earnings season on an upbeat note, and markets brace for more reports to test lofty valuations. With the Fed balancing inflation risks, a...

Tech and gold at ATH levels

Tech and gold at ATH levels

13m 31s

Tech stocks continue to lead major US and Japanese indices toward fresh ATHs anud Elon Musk's xAI securing a significant $20 billion funding round, and buying ABB's robotics division. Companies like Dell are also revising growth forecasts upward, attributing this optimism to the unexpected strength of the AI market, meanwhile JPMorgan's CEO, Jamie Dimon, echoes this sentiment, highlighting the overwhelming demand for AI technologies and their own massive AI investments where costs are immediately countered by productivity gains.
In commodities, gold surges past $4,000 per ounce, driven by political, geopolitical tensions and a weakened appetite for traditional currencies. Though strongly...

AI - maybe in a bubble that's surely expected to grow bigger

AI - maybe in a bubble that's surely expected to grow bigger

11m 21s

Investors took a breather as Oracle’s surprisingly thin profit margins cooled the post–OpenAI and AMD euphoria. The company made roughly $900 million in revenue by renting servers powered by Nvidia chips, but only $125 million in gross profit — a reminder that the AI infrastructure boom is capital-intensive and still finding its footing. Yet optimism remains strong: McKinsey projects global data-center capacity to triple by 2030, fueled by AI demand. Meanwhile, Nvidia eyes an investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, reigniting tech enthusiasm. On the energy side, Shell hit a one-year high on strong Q3 results, while renewable forecasts dimmed under...

OpenAI rises above political chaos

OpenAI rises above political chaos

11m 24s

OpenAI has signed a blockbuster deal with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts of GPUs over multiple years, sending AMD shares soaring and highlighting the explosive growth in AI demand. Nvidia takes a small hit, underscoring the competitive dynamics in the AI chip market and the massive investment flowing into scaling AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, global political shocks are adding volatility: France’s new PM resigned after just 14 hours in office, Japan’s Takaichi faces rising inflation and record debt while willing to push for a pro-growth agenda, while the UK – who did the same and failed - braces for another ugly...