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- Central banks decide amid Middle East led prices pressuresOil markets can’t catch a break. What started as optimism on Iraq resuming exports quickly flipped into renewed panic as escalating tensions in the Middle East rattled energy markets. Attacks on Iranian facilities and threats toward Gulf countries have pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher again — and markets are feeling the heat.Equities are under pressure as rising energy costs squeeze margins and fuel inflation fears. Meanwhile, central banks are walking a tightrope. The Fed held rates steady, but the tone remains cautious — even hawkish — as inflation risks linger. And it’s not just the US: the ECB, BoE, and SNB now face the same dilemma.Is this just a temporary shock… or something more persistent?One thing is clear: as long as oil prices stay elevated, the risks remain skewed — downside for equities, upside for inflation.Listen to find out more!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. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.11 min
- XRP gaining speed | Crypto TalkXRP gaining speed again according to futures traders...00:00 Intro00:26 Disclaimer00:30 Preview00:43 Bitcoin05:50 Ethereum07:37 Ripple08:49 Subscribe & Good bye#crypto #cryptonews #cryptotrading #swissquote_____👉 Discover our brand and philosophy:https://www.swissquote.com/en/group_____👉 Deepen your trading and investing knowledge with Swissquote Inspire: explore our articles, analyses, webinars and exclusive content:https://www.swissquote.com/private/inspire_____👉 Discover Swissquote’s culture and join a company that values innovation, diversity and team spirit:https://www.swissquote.com/en/careers10 min
- Agentic AI boosts China tech demand!Oil prices remain volatile as Middle East tensions continue, though alternative export routes are easing immediate supply concerns. All eyes are on the Fed today, as policymakers weigh whether to hold rates steady or signal a shift amid persistent inflation pressures. Meanwhile in China, OpenClaw-based AI agents are sparking a race among tech giants like Alibaba, Tencent and MiniMax, driving cloud demand and new revenue opportunities. Investors are watching closely as agentic AI emerges as the next big wave in technology, and try to find the next opportunity.Listen to find out more!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. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.11 min
- RBA fires the first hawkish shot. Others could followThe RBA has fired the first hawkish shot, raising rates 25bp as inflation pressures rise — and oil is keeping markets on edge. WTI is above $95pb, Brent flirting with $100pb, amid tanker flows in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. But upside pressures persist.The Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day policy meeting today, while other major central banks are due to announce their verdict throughout the week, with markets already pricing in hawkish expectations. The market reaction will depend on how much of the hawkishness is already priced in.Meanwhile, at Nvidia’s GTC conference, CEO Jensen Huang predicts $1 trillion in AI chip revenue through 2027 and a shift toward agentic AI, and says Saas will become Aas – agentic AI as a service.Listen to find out more!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. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.11 min
- How the Middle East war will impact Central Bank decisions?Oil starts the week near $100pb as tensions in the Middle East continue, with Iran’s key export hub attack and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. Will this push inflation higher and force central banks to tighten further?This week, the Fed, ECB, BoE, SNB, BoJ, and RBA all announce policy decisions, balancing soaring energy prices against slowing growth. We break down the potential market impact and what investors should watch closely – plus a look at NVIDIA’s GTC conference, where AI and tech could grab headlines away from the geopolitical chaos.Listen to find out more!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. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.11 min
- Oil’s surge warns the worst could be aheadOil prices continue to rise despite emergency measures — including strategic reserve releases from International Energy Agency members and US naval escorts for commercial vessels — crude prices remain elevated. Brent Crude briefly surged to $100 per barrel, while WTI approached $98, keeping energy markets under intense pressure.The surge in oil prices is already feeding into global inflation fears, just as investors were hoping for interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve later this year. As such, today’s reaction to the US PCE read will likely be asymmetric and won’t reverse the dull outlook.Listen to find out more!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. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.10 min
- Bitcoin defying the odds! | Crypto Talk
Bitcoin is showing actual debasement trade strength that we haven't seen in a long time!
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https://www.swissquote.com/en/careers8 min - Oil up again!US inflation came in line with expectations, but markets found little comfort in the data. Oil prices surged despite the International Energy Agency’s announcement that it would release a record 400 million barrels from strategic reserves. Instead of calming markets, the move reinforced concerns that the Middle East conflict could drag on, tightening global energy supply and keeping inflation pressures alive.With global oil demand exceeding 100 million barrels per day, the planned release would only cover a few days of consumption. As crude prices climb, investors are reassessing central bank expectations, bond yields are rising, and the US dollar is strengthening against most major currencies.Meanwhile, equity markets are increasingly vulnerable to a global meltdown as mounting risks—from energy disruptions and inflation pressures to private credit stress and growing uncertainty around AI investment – weigh on appetite.Listen to find out more!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. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.10 min
- NEAR showing AI strength | Crypto Talk
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https://www.swissquote.com/en/careers8 min - Eyes on US CPI as oil eases on IEA announcementOil prices are retreating after this week’s surge, with US crude slipping back toward $76 per barrel as the International Energy Agency considers a release of strategic reserves. The move may temporarily cap prices, but markets remain on edge, with Middle East supply disruptions still a major risk.All eyes are now on today’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which will give a critical snapshot of inflation pressures before the latest energy price surge fully flows through the economy. The reading could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and determine whether markets remain calm—or if further volatility is ahead.Listen to find out more!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. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist at Swissquote Bank. She worked as a Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020, and launched her own website ipekScope.com in 2025.12 min
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Dive into the heart of the markets with MarketTalk and Crypto Market Talk, hosted by Ipek Ozkardeskaya and Feyyaz Alingan. And explore Unlocked, Swissquote’s podcast that looks beyond the markets to unlock fresh ideas, inspiring perspectives and insights to power your next move.
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