🇬🇧 Stay ahead of the markets with Swissquote

🇬🇧 Stay ahead of the markets with Swissquote

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🇬🇧 Stay ahead of the markets with Swissquote episodes

  • Ethereum starting the altcoin season? | Crypto Talk | Swissquote

    Is Ethereum starting the altcoin season, or is it already over?

    00:00 Intro

    00:26 Disclaimer
    00:31 Preview
    00:49 Bitcoin
    05:00 Ethereum
    06:50 Solana
    09:00 Aave
    10:26 Subscribe & Good bye

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    11 min
  • Inflation expectations, wages & jobs: why they matter so much to markets
    In this follow-up to our episode on inflation, we zoom in on one of the most underrated yet powerful forces shaping monetary policy and market moves: inflation expectations.
    What do people think prices will do in the future? Those expectations can actually fuel real inflation through wage demands, spending behavior, and corporate pricing decisions. In this episode, we connect the dots between expectations, wage growth, and employment data—and explain how investors interpret all of it.
    From the Phillips Curve to the iconic US NFP Friday, we explore how jobs and wage data affect rate expectations, market sentiment, and asset prices. Why does “bad news” sometimes become “good news” for equities? Why do central banks fear a wage-inflation spiral? And how have post-pandemic inflation spikes changed the game for investors?
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    11 min
  • How does inflation impact asset prices?
    Inflation is everywhere—in the headlines, in central bank decisions, and in the market moves that follow. In this episode, we break down what inflation really is, how it’s measured, and why it matters so much to central banks, investors, and asset prices.
    From CPI and PCE to core and supercore inflation, we explore the tools used to track price pressures and how they influence interest rates, currencies, and equity valuations. We also unpack tricky concepts like stagflation and inflationary spirals, giving you the full picture of how inflation drives market sentiment—and why softer or hotter inflation prints instantly move markets.
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    11 min
  • What Japan’s weekend vote means for markets
    Japan will hold Upper House elections this Sunday. While Japanese politics may seem distant, the implications could ripple far beyond Tokyo—especially through the Japanese yen, carry trades, and global risk appetite. With the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in the midst of policy normalization and Japanese yields on the rise, the outcome of Sunday’s vote could shift global asset flows. In this episode, we explore two key election scenarios—whether the ruling LDP keeps its majority or loses it—and what each could mean for Japanese equities, government bonds, and the yen. We also look at the potential for wider global market moves, including possible reactions in the US and Europe.
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    11 min
  • The Cost of Chaos
    Trump’s rumoured plan to fire Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell sent markets into a frenzy — a sharp selloff followed by a sudden rebound. The dollar tanked, yields dropped, and traders braced for impact before Trump walked it all back, saying he was only ‘discussing it in concept.’ But the damage is long done: questions about Fed independence, market credibility, and policy chaos are back on the table. In this episode, we unpack the political drama shaking the markets, why the Fed’s credibility matters more than ever, and what could be next for the dollar, Treasuries, and risk assets. Elsewhere, we also discuss strong bank earnings, and what to expect from Google’s upcoming hardware launch. As volatility creeps back in, we ask: is the Fed still the market’s safety net — or is that illusion breaking down?
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    12 min
  • Markets wobble as tariff-led inflation shows its teeth

    US inflation data came in mixed, with headline CPI accelerating to 2.7% y/y while core inflation cooled—briefly lifting markets before tariff fears took over. Signs of price pressures from tariffs are already showing up: appliance, toy, and furniture prices are jumping. And now, Trump signals new tariffs on pharmaceuticals by month-end, with semiconductors possibly next. That could put pressure on U.S. chip stocks, despite their recent rally, as many still rely on overseas manufacturing. Meanwhile, Treasury yields are climbing, and the yen is sliding ahead of Japan’s elections. Nvidia surged on hopes of renewed China chip exports, while AMD and ASML rallied on strong AI demand. But energy prices fell sharply after a massive U.S. inventory build. Could this be the start of a pullback across sectors? We break down the inflation print, Fed expectations, election risks, and what it all means for stocks, yields and major currencies.

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    12 min
  • Too much risk being ignored?
    Markets are holding steady despite a weekend full of warning signs: fresh tariff threats from the US, retaliation plans from the EU, and a sharp spike in global bond yields. While investors are banking on negotiations to smooth over the tension — and Nvidia’s China news adds a bit of optimism — cracks are starting to show. Japan’s 30-year yield hit multi-year highs, and US and European yields are climbing too, hinting at rising borrowing costs just as Q2 earnings season kicks off.
    Are markets ignoring too many risks? From inflation pressures to currency mismatches and corporate margin squeezes, the disconnect between sentiment and fundamentals may not hold forever. CPI data, big bank earnings, and sovereign yields could hold the key to a potential summer shake-up.
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    11 min
  • US dollar eases on tariffs, silver & Bitcoin extend rally
    Donald Trump threatened the EU and Mexico with 30% US tariffs over the weekend — triple what the Europeans expected. While the UK appears to have secured a ‘privileged’ 10% rate, weak UK growth data and fresh trade uncertainty are pressuring sterling.
    In Asia, the USDJPY rises despite soft dollar sentiment as Japan’s elections and fiscal expectations push yields higher. China posts better-than-expected export data, but tensions with Europe are rising as pricing wars escalate.
    Silver outshines gold, Bitcoin pushes past $120K, and earnings season kicks off with major banks and Netflix.
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    11 min
  • Tariffs, debt risks evaporate, equities march on
    Markets shrugged off a wave of new US tariffs this week — including eye-popping 50% duties on copper and Brazilian goods — with major indices like the S&P 500 hitting fresh all-time highs. From strong airline earnings to a boost in AI enthusiasm led by Nvidia, investor optimism stayed intact despite growing geopolitical and economic headwinds. We also look at how the US dollar is reacting to shifting debt and tariff expectations, what’s driving Japanese government bonds ahead of the Upper House elections, and why oil prices remain under pressure even with rising Red Sea tensions and fresh threats of sanctions on Russian crude. Plus, with earnings season just days away, we explore how lower growth expectations and a weaker dollar might set the stage for upside surprises. Are markets due for a reality check — or is this rally still gaining traction?
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    11 min
  • Bitcoin ETFs and Bitcoin ATH | Crypto Talk | Swissquote

    Bitcoin's ATH is underlined by the strong BTC ETF performance these days.

    Learn the fundamentals of trading at your own pace with Swissquote's Education Center. Discover our online courses, webinars and eBooks: https://swq.ch/wr

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    8 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.