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Gold and silver bulls took their profits and ran, triggering the sharpest pullback across precious metals in months. Gold dropped over 5% and silver nearly 7% before dip buyers returned, but questions remain: is this just a breather—or the start of something bigger? The selloff was fueled by easing US–China trade tensions, a rebound in the US dollar and overbought speculative positioning, but the broader story remains... the same!

Meanwhile, oil prices are staging a modest recovery, US yields slipped below 4% and investors are bracing for the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) much-anticipated rate cut next week by closing short positions. Encouraging earnings add another layer to appetite that’s anything but dull.

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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. 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.

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 beneath the surface?

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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. 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.

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 week. From Japan’s political reshuffle to France’s fiscal headaches — the global story keeps getting thicker.

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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 means. Whether you invest in bonds, currencies or stocks, learning the Fed’s playbook can give you a critical edge.

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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.

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🔍 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 real estate today.

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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 stronger dollar and a volatile bond market, investors face a tricky setup. Is the AI trade still unstoppable — or nearing exhaustion? What about gold?

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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 overbought, gold bulls judge that the bullion could be worth more – much more!

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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 policy shifts. The US dollar gains despite a US government shutdown on weak euro and yen, while the FOMC minutes are still on schedule — markets are watching.

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