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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. Every day, MarketTalk breaks down the latest moves in equities, FX, macro data and global market sentiment, while the Wednesday Crypto Market Talk focuses on Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins and major developments in the digital asset ecosystem. Subscribe to stay up to date with market insights, trading themes, economic news and crypto trends that matter. About Swissquote: https://swq.ch/48Qf9fN We are Switzerland’s leading bank in online financial services and offer our clients innovative and state-of-the-art solutions to meet their investment needs. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we have additional offices in Zurich, Luxembourg, London, Cyprus, Dubai, Hong Kong, Malta, Singapore, and Bucharest. Swissquote Group Holding Ltd has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (symbol: SQN) since May 2000 and is regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). As well as various online trading products - including stocks, bonds, funds derivative products, and cryptocurrencies – Swissquote also provides Forex, Robo-Advisory, and Mortgages solutions. Today, we are proud to deliver our services to + 500’000 clients with access to more than 60 stock exchanges worldwide and can trade over 3 million products through performant and secure platforms.

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October 16, 2026Episode 11097 min

Gold vs yields: what changed?

Gold used to follow a simple rule: higher real yields meant lower prices. Since 2022, that relationship has weakened. Real yields surged, yet gold kept climbing. What changed? Why did March 2022 become such an important turning point? And does the old relationship still matter for where gold goes from here? 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.

October 16, 2026Episode 11118 min

Quantum worry deepens for crypto | Crypto Talk

Another week, another quantum worry for crypto... 00:00 Intro 00:30 Disclaimer 00:34 Preview 00:53 Bitcoin 03:27 Ethereum 07:13 Ripple 08:35 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/careers

October 9, 2026Episode 111010 min

Menu de Saison: inflation & earnings

Oil rises. Yields climb. And everyone wants another loan. Governments need buyers for their debt. AI giants need billions for chips. But how much can investors digest before asking for a better price? Technology stocks are still holding up, while the rest of the market looks increasingly uncomfortable. Strong Treasury demand offers only temporary relief, hawkish Fed minutes support the dollar, and France’s debt troubles put Europe’s fragile finances back under scrutiny. Even Germany’s reputation for safety faces questions as borrowing rises and industrial competitiveness weakens. Meanwhile, the AI financing feast continues. Can future revenues grow fast enough to cover an expanding interest bill? Could Japanese investors bring their money home? And where does gold fit when attractive alternatives become harder to find? 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.

October 8, 2026Episode 11087 min

Cryptography scare for crypto? | Crypto Talk

Not only is quantum a scare for crypto, now we also have a cryptography scare from AI?! 00:00 Intro 00:27 Disclaimer 00:31 Preview 00:44 Bitcoin 02:53 Ethereum 04:16 Near 06:41 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/careers

October 8, 2026Episode 110710 min

High valuations, uncomfortable questions

October 7, 2026Episode 11069 min

Record highs defy looming risks

Record highs, unresolved risks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 climbed to fresh records as lower oil prices and easing bond yields offered relief. But crude is rebounding, yields remain elevated, and the underlying pressures have not disappeared. Yesterday’s US three-year Treasury auction cleared at its highest yield since 2006, with indirect participation below average. Today’s 10-year auction will test whether higher yields can attract investors willing to commit for longer despite inflation, fiscal and interest-rate risks. Meanwhile, recovering Gulf exports and emergency reserve releases ease immediate supply concerns, but depleted inventories and unresolved tensions leave oil vulnerable to renewed upside pressure. 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.

October 6, 2026Episode 11059 min

Record highs masking risks

US stocks are hovering near record highs, even as Treasury yields climb to levels last seen more than two decades ago. Strong AI demand is keeping growth expectations upbeat—but how much more pressure can technology stocks absorb? Meanwhile, a Tokyo-based fund’s exit from French government bonds highlights another potential risk: Japanese investors bringing money home. With domestic yields becoming more attractive, repatriation could support the yen, reinforce a carry trade unwind and reduce demand for overseas bonds, and eventually risk assets. 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.

October 5, 2026Episode 11046 min

NEAR is gearing up! | Crypto Talk

After a short crisis, NEAR is getting back up on its feet! 00:00 Intro 00:26 Disclaimer 00:30 Preview 00:44 Bitcoin 02:29 Ethereum 03:50 Solana 04:51 Near 06:20 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/careers

October 5, 2026Episode 110310 min

EURUSD hits 17-month low on deepening euro debt worries

Is Europe heading towards another debt crisis? France’s borrowing premium over Germany has surged to levels last seen during the 2011–2012 crisis, while the euro is falling as investors question the country’s fiscal outlook. The bigger risk is contagion. Other eurozone yield spreads are widening, although they remain far below crisis levels. This week’s government debt auctions will test whether investor appetite remains healthy outside France or whether the nervousness is spreading. 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.

October 2, 2026Episode 11029 min

US yields ease as European debt concerns trigger safety inflows

US Treasury yields finally eased, yet the dollar gained sharply as investors looked for shelter on rising concerns about European sovereign debt. France’s widening yield spread over Germany raises uncomfortable questions about fiscal sustainability, political uncertainty and the cost of financing its debt. Higher yields do not automatically make French bonds a bargain: they may simply compensate investors for greater risk. Is France the new Greece? The comparison has limits, but the confidence spiral is familiar. And the implications extend beyond bonds, weighing on the euro and European equities while potentially supporting US assets. Later today, US payrolls remain a key test. Strong employment and wage growth could revive hawkish Fed expectations, while softer figures could support further Treasury gains, but the long term US yields might be driven by Europe’s sovereign jitters, and the latter could support US bonds and equities in the absence of a big surprise in jobs report. 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.