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US markets hit fresh all-time highs yesterday after the Federal Reserve (Fed) cut rates, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones rallying, and small caps jumping 2.5%. Europe also rebounded, despite the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) holding rates steady. But while the champagne flowed in the US, Japanese equities woke up with a hangover: the Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept rates unchanged but announced it will start selling ¥330bn in ETFs per year, dampening sentiment and sending the Nikkei down more than 2%. The ripple effects could hit global risk appetite, push long-term...

The Federal Reserve (Fed) has finally pulled the trigger on rate cuts — 25bps down, with two more likely this year. But the dot plot reveals deep divisions inside the Fed for next year: some see no further moves, a few even expect hikes, while others want far steeper cuts. For now, the message is clear: the Fed is not bending to political pressure, and markets are left guessing what comes next.
Stocks wobbled, yields bounced and the dollar bounced back from the year lows, but sentiment is getting bullish as investors digest the news, and the dollar could claim...

Will today's FED decision impact Bitcoin positively or negatively?

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US markets keep breaking records as the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next move takes center stage. Will Powell stick to the dovish script, or surprise with a tougher stance? Futures are already pricing multiple rate cuts this year, all eyes are on the dot plot!
Across the Atlantic, the Stoxx 600 fell yesterday on bank and insurer weakness, while sterling is supported by mixed jobs and inflation data that suggest that the Bank of England (BoE) will likely stay cautious this week, as the ECB signals it may be done cutting for now—paving the way for the EURUSD to push toward...

Another record day for the S&P 500, fueled by strong earnings and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) looming policy easing. Last quarter, S&P 500 companies grew earnings by ~13%, yet exclude Big Tech, growth was only 3 4%. A third of the index is dominated by Big Tech, with Nvidia alone accounting for ~8%, creating an ecosystem that keeps tech-heavy indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in demand even amid economic weakness. Google jumped 4%, hitting a $3T valuation, driven by AI momentum and news it doesn’t need to divest Chrome. Nvidia held ground despite China’s antitrust headlines.
Now investors are watching the...

✨ Gold, a timeless safe haven? As markets wobble, the yellow metal holds on to its aura of security. Between tradition, stability, and new challenges (crypto, ETFs, inflation), is gold still worth betting on in 2025? 💰

🎧 In this episode of UNLOCKED, discover why gold continues to fascinate, its paradoxes, and what it can still bring to a modern portfolio. From its role with central banks to its lack of yield, explore why it remains intriguing — and what it reveals about our relationship with modern finance.
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have traders bracing for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) first rate cut this year on Wednesday — with expectations building for a full easing cycle ahead. The dollar stays under pressure, US 2-year yield hovers near year lows, and equities are pushing higher with the S&P 500 hitting fresh records.
Elsewhere, diverging policy paths are in focus: the European Central Bank (ECB) signals an end to easing, the Bank of England (BoE) is set to hold amid sticky inflation, while the Bank of Canada (BoC) could deliver another cut this week. Cherry on top, Fitch’s downgrade of France adds pressure on...

Markets are buzzing after fresh US data paved the way for next week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) cut. CPI was broadly in line, but soaring jobless claims – the highest in four years – kept the weakening labour market in the spotlight. The Fed is almost certain to deliver a 25bp cut, with odds of larger move fading, however, as inflation pressures in food and energy still linger. Equities cheered the prospect of easier policy, sending the S&P 500 to new highs, the US dollar index remained offered into the 50-DMA.
Across the Atlantic, the European Central Bank (ECB) held rates...

We just experienced the potentially biggest crypto hack, yet...nothing happened?

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Markets remain in a bullish mood after the latest US PPI report signaled easing price pressures in August. Yields slipped, the S&P 500 hit new highs, and AI stocks stole the spotlight — Oracle soared on a massive OpenAI deal, Nvidia gained on strong TSMC sales, while CoreWeave rallied nearly 17%. But not every tech name is thriving: Synopsys plunged, reminding investors that trade war risks are far from gone.
Now, all eyes turn to today’s US CPI release. A softer print could revive talk of a jumbo Fed cut, while stronger numbers may reinforce a slower pace of easing....