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Ipek Ozkardeskaya

Ipek Ozkardeskaya

Ipek Ozkardeskaya provides market analysis on FX, leading market indices, individual stocks, oil, commodities, bonds and interest rates.
She has begun her financial career in 2010 in the structured products desk of the Swiss Banque Cantonale Vaudoise. She worked in HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high net worth clients. In 2012, she started as FX Strategist in Swissquote Bank. She worked as Senior Market Analyst in London Capital Group in London and in Shanghai. She returned to Swissquote Bank as Senior Analyst in 2020.
She is passionate about the interaction between the economy and financial markets. She has been observing and analyzing a wide variety of relationships between the economic fundamentals and market behaviour over the past decade. She has been privileged to live and to work in the world's most exciting financial hubs including Geneva, London and Shanghai.
She has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and a Master's Degree in Financial Engineering and Risk Management from the University of Lausanne (HEC Lausanne), Switzerland.


Author's articles

Assessing Global Markets: From Chinese Stimulus to US Jobs Data

Assessing Global Markets: From Chinese Stimulus to US Jobs Data

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Boosting Stimulus: A Look at Recent Developments and Market Impact

Boosting Stimulus: A Look at Recent Developments and Market Impact

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Taming the Dollar: Assessing Powell's Hawkish Tone Amidst BRICS Expansion

Taming the Dollar: Assessing Powell's Hawkish Tone Amidst BRICS Expansion

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
BRICS Expands: A New League of Major Oil Producers Emerges

BRICS Expands: A New League of Major Oil Producers Emerges

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Economic Data Dampens Market Sentiment: PMI Contractions and Yield Concerns

Economic Data Dampens Market Sentiment: PMI Contractions and Yield Concerns

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Nvidia's Remarkable Q2 Earnings Spark Excitement

Nvidia's Remarkable Q2 Earnings Spark Excitement

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
FX Analysis: Dollar Index Holds Above 200-DMA, EURUSD on Bearish Path, Energy Market Remains Uncertain, Nvidia Earnings Awaited

FX Analysis: Dollar Index Holds Above 200-DMA, EURUSD on Bearish Path, Energy Market Remains Uncertain, Nvidia Earnings Awaited

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US Banks React to Fresh Rating Downgrades as Nvidia Earnings Take Center Stage

US Banks React to Fresh Rating Downgrades as Nvidia Earnings Take Center Stage

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Anticipating an Extended Rally: US Dollar Strength in Focus

Anticipating an Extended Rally: US Dollar Strength in Focus

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Stocks Rebound Amid Rising Volatility: Analysis and Outlook

Stocks Rebound Amid Rising Volatility: Analysis and Outlook

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Jackson Hole & BRICS: Fed's Hawkish Stance and Global Currency Shifts

Jackson Hole & BRICS: Fed's Hawkish Stance and Global Currency Shifts

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
China Rate Cuts Fall Short of Expectations Amid Growing Economic Concerns: Focus on Jackson Hole and BRICS Summit

China Rate Cuts Fall Short of Expectations Amid Growing Economic Concerns: Focus on Jackson Hole and BRICS Summit

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
The Everything Selloff: Examining Global Market Trends Amidst Growing Concerns

The Everything Selloff: Examining Global Market Trends Amidst Growing Concerns

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Assessing Europe's Slowing Growth Amidst Varied Economic Challenges

Assessing Europe's Slowing Growth Amidst Varied Economic Challenges

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Assessing 'Significant Upside Risks to Inflation': Insights from FOMC Minutes

Assessing 'Significant Upside Risks to Inflation': Insights from FOMC Minutes

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
China's Surprise Rate Cut: A Band-Aid Solution for Deeper Economic Woes

China's Surprise Rate Cut: A Band-Aid Solution for Deeper Economic Woes

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US Retail Sales Strength Boosts Inflation Expectations Amid Fed Hawkishness

US Retail Sales Strength Boosts Inflation Expectations Amid Fed Hawkishness

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Assessing the Risk of Prolonged Economic Stagnation in China - Insights by Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Analyst | Swissquote Bank

Assessing the Risk of Prolonged Economic Stagnation in China - Insights by Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Analyst | Swissquote Bank

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US Inflation Takes Center Stage: Expectations and Impact on Markets

US Inflation Takes Center Stage: Expectations and Impact on Markets

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Microsoft Falls, Google Jumps, and the Fed Makes a Decision - IMF Raises Global Growth Outlook

Microsoft Falls, Google Jumps, and the Fed Makes a Decision - IMF Raises Global Growth Outlook

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Fed Meeting and Microsoft Earnings: Economic Concerns and Market Expectations

Fed Meeting and Microsoft Earnings: Economic Concerns and Market Expectations

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
A Week of Earnings and Central Bank Decisions: Fed, ECB, and BoJ Meetings in Focus

A Week of Earnings and Central Bank Decisions: Fed, ECB, and BoJ Meetings in Focus

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Unveiling Market Insights: An Analysis by Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Analyst at Swissquote Bank

Unveiling Market Insights: An Analysis by Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Senior Analyst at Swissquote Bank

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
FX Update: US Dollar Consolidates as ECB Dovish Comments Impact EURUSD, UK Inflation Eases, Sterling Faces Challenge

FX Update: US Dollar Consolidates as ECB Dovish Comments Impact EURUSD, UK Inflation Eases, Sterling Faces Challenge

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Market Update: UK Inflation Softens, US Stocks Rally, Bank Earnings, and AI Dominate Headlines

Market Update: UK Inflation Softens, US Stocks Rally, Bank Earnings, and AI Dominate Headlines

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Earnings Reports and Retail Sales Data Take Center Stage on the Menu du Jour

Earnings Reports and Retail Sales Data Take Center Stage on the Menu du Jour

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US Stocks Extend Rally Amid Optimism Over Fed's Monetary Policy

US Stocks Extend Rally Amid Optimism Over Fed's Monetary Policy

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Energy and Metals Decline, Wheat Rallies Amid Disappointing Chinese Growth

Energy and Metals Decline, Wheat Rallies Amid Disappointing Chinese Growth

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Stock Rally Driven by Soft Inflation and Strong Earnings

Stock Rally Driven by Soft Inflation and Strong Earnings

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US Dollar Plunges: Implications for Global Markets

US Dollar Plunges: Implications for Global Markets

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
UK Economy Contracts, US PPI Slows, and Global Markets Respond

UK Economy Contracts, US PPI Slows, and Global Markets Respond

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Soft US CPI is not enough: Fed's hawkish stance remains strong

Soft US CPI is not enough: Fed's hawkish stance remains strong

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US Dollar Plunges Despite Hawkish Fed Expectations, Inflation Data and Sentiment Indicators in Focus

US Dollar Plunges Despite Hawkish Fed Expectations, Inflation Data and Sentiment Indicators in Focus

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US Dollar Slides Below Critical Support Amid Tougher Capital Requirements and Cautious Market Sentiment

US Dollar Slides Below Critical Support Amid Tougher Capital Requirements and Cautious Market Sentiment

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Chinese Deflation: Inflation Softens as Tech Giants Face Eased Regulatory Pressure, Oil Prices Rally

Chinese Deflation: Inflation Softens as Tech Giants Face Eased Regulatory Pressure, Oil Prices Rally

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Earnings Season Begins: US Bank Earnings and Challenges Ahead

Earnings Season Begins: US Bank Earnings and Challenges Ahead

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Chinese Deflation: NFP Read, Wages Growth, and US Inflation Figures Impact Market

Chinese Deflation: NFP Read, Wages Growth, and US Inflation Figures Impact Market

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Strong Jobs Data Spurs Fed Rate Hike Expectations, Pressures Equities

Strong Jobs Data Spurs Fed Rate Hike Expectations, Pressures Equities

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
OPEC and oil bears battle over price direction as production cuts persist

OPEC and oil bears battle over price direction as production cuts persist

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US crude surges above 50-DMA as Fed minutes reveal hawkish stance

US crude surges above 50-DMA as Fed minutes reveal hawkish stance

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
European Markets Flat as FTSE100 Lags, OPEC Meeting in Focus, Fed Releases Minutes

European Markets Flat as FTSE100 Lags, OPEC Meeting in Focus, Fed Releases Minutes

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Housing Cracks and Central Bank Considerations: Analyzing Vulnerabilities and Implications

Housing Cracks and Central Bank Considerations: Analyzing Vulnerabilities and Implications

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Saudi Arabia and Russia Cut Oil Production, China Bans Metal Exports: Market Updates

Saudi Arabia and Russia Cut Oil Production, China Bans Metal Exports: Market Updates

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Equities Defy Expectations: A Strong First Half for Stocks and Bond Market Struggles

Equities Defy Expectations: A Strong First Half for Stocks and Bond Market Struggles

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US Economic Data Fuels Hawkish Fed Bets, US Dollar Gains Momentum

US Economic Data Fuels Hawkish Fed Bets, US Dollar Gains Momentum

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Fed's greenlight for more rate hikes after stress test. Crude oil jumps on decline in US inventories, resistance at $70pb

Fed's greenlight for more rate hikes after stress test. Crude oil jumps on decline in US inventories, resistance at $70pb

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Strong Economic Data and Soft Inflation Boost Market Sentiment

Strong Economic Data and Soft Inflation Boost Market Sentiment

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Fed rate cuts fade, stock markets slide: A closer look at market reactions

Fed rate cuts fade, stock markets slide: A closer look at market reactions

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Market Reaction and Potential Implications: Wagner Group's Rebellion, Inflation Reports, and Central Bank Policies

Market Reaction and Potential Implications: Wagner Group's Rebellion, Inflation Reports, and Central Bank Policies

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Central Bank Surprises: BoE Hikes, SNB and Norges Bank Follow Suit - Analysis and Outlook

Central Bank Surprises: BoE Hikes, SNB and Norges Bank Follow Suit - Analysis and Outlook

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
BoE Faces Inflation Challenge, Expected to Hike Rates; Central Bank of Turkey's New Leadership Takes Action; Swiss National Bank Set to Raise Rates

BoE Faces Inflation Challenge, Expected to Hike Rates; Central Bank of Turkey's New Leadership Takes Action; Swiss National Bank Set to Raise Rates

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Bank of England Confronts Troubling Inflation Report; Fed Chair Powell's Testimony Echoes Expected Path

Bank of England Confronts Troubling Inflation Report; Fed Chair Powell's Testimony Echoes Expected Path

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
The Resilience of Equities and Bond Correlation: Fed Testimony, Inflation Pressures, and Housing Market Surprises

The Resilience of Equities and Bond Correlation: Fed Testimony, Inflation Pressures, and Housing Market Surprises

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Central Banks, Mortgage Rates, and Market Volatility: Challenges Ahead

Central Banks, Mortgage Rates, and Market Volatility: Challenges Ahead

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Geopolitical Talks and Fed Uncertainty: Market Updates and Expectations for Rate Hikes

Geopolitical Talks and Fed Uncertainty: Market Updates and Expectations for Rate Hikes

ECONOMY
Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Hawkish ECB Raises Rates Amidst Slowing Eurozone Growth and Surging Inflation Forecasts

Hawkish ECB Raises Rates Amidst Slowing Eurozone Growth and Surging Inflation Forecasts

ECONOMY
Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Fed's Rate Hike Guessing Game: Managing Market Expectations. Inflation Concerns and Tightening Credit Conditions: Fed's Decision and Market Reaction

Fed's Rate Hike Guessing Game: Managing Market Expectations. Inflation Concerns and Tightening Credit Conditions: Fed's Decision and Market Reaction

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US Inflation Eases, Fed Holds Rates; BoE Faces Dilemma Amid Strong Jobs Data; China Implements Stimulus Measures

US Inflation Eases, Fed Holds Rates; BoE Faces Dilemma Amid Strong Jobs Data; China Implements Stimulus Measures

ECONOMY
Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Chinese Manufacturing PMI: Accelerating Contraction Raises Concerns!  What if Russia didn't follow OPEC's output cuts?

Chinese Manufacturing PMI: Accelerating Contraction Raises Concerns! What if Russia didn't follow OPEC's output cuts?

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Would Federal Reserve (Fed) go for two more rate hikes this year? Non-voting Bullard say he would back such variant| FXMAG.COM

Would Federal Reserve (Fed) go for two more rate hikes this year? Non-voting Bullard say he would back such variant

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Nasdaq Golden Dragon has underperformed Nasdaq since the start of the year| FXMAG.COM

Nasdaq Golden Dragon has underperformed Nasdaq since the start of the year

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Ipek Ozkardeskaya: A sudden jump in dollar-try is a possibility| FXMAG.COM

Ipek Ozkardeskaya: A sudden jump in dollar-try is a possibility

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
BIST100 index increased by almost 8% yesterday. BoE Bailey left the door open for further rate hikes| FXMAG.COM

BIST100 index increased by almost 8% yesterday. BoE Bailey left the door open for further rate hikes

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Ipek Ozkardeskaya: BoE will certainly leave the door open for further hikes| FXMAG.COM

Ipek Ozkardeskaya: BoE will certainly leave the door open for further hikes

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Crude oil - is inflation good for black gold? Why? Why not?| FXMAG.COM

Crude oil - is inflation good for black gold? Why? Why not?

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
China's trade data show Chinese exports increased faster than expected in April| FXMAG.COM

China's trade data show Chinese exports increased faster than expected in April

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
S&P 500 ended Friday session 1.85% above-the-line. US NFP hit 253K| FXMAG.COM

S&P 500 ended Friday session 1.85% above-the-line. US NFP hit 253K

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Apple's overal sales decreased for the second quarter in a row, but iPhone sales turned out to be better than expected| FXMAG.COM

Apple's overal sales decreased for the second quarter in a row, but iPhone sales turned out to be better than expected

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
ECB's Christine Lagarde not to announce the end of rate hikes?| FXMAG.COM

ECB's Christine Lagarde not to announce the end of rate hikes?

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
S&P 500 earnings are forecast to decrease by 6% in Q1 compared to 1Q22| FXMAG.COM

S&P 500 earnings are forecast to decrease by 6% in Q1 compared to 1Q22

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
What could soft US jobs data do to the short-term yields and the US dollar?| FXMAG.COM

What could soft US jobs data do to the short-term yields and the US dollar?

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
OPEC+ decision moved the market. Increased oil prices prevent inflation worries from going away| FXMAG.COM

OPEC+ decision moved the market. Increased oil prices prevent inflation worries from going away

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
The US GDP release points to a 2.6% economy growth in Q4. PCE data to be released later today| FXMAG.COM

The US GDP release points to a 2.6% economy growth in Q4. PCE data to be released later today

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Today, the US GDP goes public. Eurozone inflation expected to reach 7.1%| FXMAG.COM

Today, the US GDP goes public. Eurozone inflation expected to reach 7.1%

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Australian inflation dropped to 6.8% fuelling dovish RBA expectations| FXMAG.COM

Australian inflation dropped to 6.8% fuelling dovish RBA expectations

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
S&P 500 ended the day 0.17% above-the-line. Nasdaq lost more than 0.5%| FXMAG.COM

S&P 500 ended the day 0.17% above-the-line. Nasdaq lost more than 0.5%

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
US stock market: S&P 500 index ended the day 0.56% above-the-line| FXMAG.COM

US stock market: S&P 500 index ended the day 0.56% above-the-line

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
FAANG stocks noticeably up. According to Ipek Ozkardeskaya, banking stress can be a potential threat to gold price| FXMAG.COM

FAANG stocks noticeably up. According to Ipek Ozkardeskaya, banking stress can be a potential threat to gold price

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Fed goes for a 25bp hike, S&P 500 ended the day 1.65% lower, Bank of England decides today| FXMAG.COM

Fed goes for a 25bp hike, S&P 500 ended the day 1.65% lower, Bank of England decides today

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Softer Federal Reserve could play in favour of S&P 500 index| FXMAG.COM

Softer Federal Reserve could play in favour of S&P 500 index

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
JP Morgan, GS and Morgan Stanley ended the day above the line. On Monday, S&P 500 increased by almost 1%, Nasdaq gained 0.34%| FXMAG.COM

JP Morgan, GS and Morgan Stanley ended the day above the line. On Monday, S&P 500 increased by almost 1%, Nasdaq gained 0.34%

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Microsoft, Amazon and Google increased by nearly 15% last week| FXMAG.COM

Microsoft, Amazon and Google increased by nearly 15% last week

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According to Ipek Ozkardeskaya, European indices reacted positevely to yesterday's ECB decision| FXMAG.COM

According to Ipek Ozkardeskaya, European indices reacted positevely to yesterday's ECB decision

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
S&P 500 shrank 0.7% yesterday, Nasdaq gained 0.42%. European Central Bank decides on the interest rate today| FXMAG.COM

S&P 500 shrank 0.7% yesterday, Nasdaq gained 0.42%. European Central Bank decides on the interest rate today

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
On Tuesday S&P 500 increased by 1.65%, Nasdaq gained 2.30%. US inflation in line with expectations| FXMAG.COM

On Tuesday S&P 500 increased by 1.65%, Nasdaq gained 2.30%. US inflation in line with expectations

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Traders see less than a 50% chance for a 50bp European Central Bank rate hike| FXMAG.COM

Traders see less than a 50% chance for a 50bp European Central Bank rate hike

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
USA: Non-farm payrolls hit 311K. Headline and core US inflation expected to decline| FXMAG.COM

USA: Non-farm payrolls hit 311K. Headline and core US inflation expected to decline

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
The Collapse Of Silvergate Capital And A Severe Rout In SVB Stock Plunged The Banking Sector Into Darkness Yesterday| FXMAG.COM

The Collapse Of Silvergate Capital And A Severe Rout In SVB Stock Plunged The Banking Sector Into Darkness Yesterday

ECONOMY
Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that no decision has been made yet| FXMAG.COM

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that no decision has been made yet

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
The RBA Raised The Rates By 25bp As Expected| FXMAG.COM

The RBA Raised The Rates By 25bp As Expected

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
The RBA, Bank Of Canada And Bank Of Japan Will Be Announcing Their Latest Interest Rate Decision This Week| FXMAG.COM

The RBA, Bank Of Canada And Bank Of Japan Will Be Announcing Their Latest Interest Rate Decision This Week

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
ISM manufacturing index shrinks less than in February. Fed members comment on hikes| FXMAG.COM

ISM manufacturing index shrinks less than in February. Fed members comment on hikes

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Inflation In Australia Eased More Than Expected| FXMAG.COM

Inflation In Australia Eased More Than Expected

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Swissquote's Ipek Ozkarderskaya points to 1.0470/1.0475 as the next key level to watch in EUR/USD| FXMAG.COM

Swissquote's Ipek Ozkarderskaya points to 1.0470/1.0475 as the next key level to watch in EUR/USD

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Britain's Rishi Sunak And EU's Ursula Von Der Leyen Will Meet Today To Finalize The Northern Ireland Drama| FXMAG.COM

Britain's Rishi Sunak And EU's Ursula Von Der Leyen Will Meet Today To Finalize The Northern Ireland Drama

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya
The DAX Index Is Now At Pre-War Levels, Nasdaq 100 Saw Support| FXMAG.COM

The DAX Index Is Now At Pre-War Levels, Nasdaq 100 Saw Support

ECONOMY
Ipek Ozkardeskaya
The US Policymakers Signaled That There Might Be Two More Rate Hikes| FXMAG.COM

The US Policymakers Signaled That There Might Be Two More Rate Hikes

ECONOMY
Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Jerome Powell Will Certainly Try To Calm Down Market Joy| FXMAG.COM

Jerome Powell Will Certainly Try To Calm Down Market Joy

ECONOMY
Ipek Ozkardeskaya
The S&P500 Rallied Past Its 2022 Bearish Trend Top| FXMAG.COM

The S&P500 Rallied Past Its 2022 Bearish Trend Top

ECONOMY
Ipek Ozkardeskaya
Intel, Mastercard and Visa are ones of the companies who take over stage today| FXMAG.COM

Intel, Mastercard and Visa are ones of the companies who take over stage today

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