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The SNB unexpectedly cut rates, resulting in a drop for the Swiss franc versus the Euro and Dollar and the S&P 500 hits record high as FED signals future cuts in 2024. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Bitcoin spot ETFs enjoy record month in inflows, 1.38 million bitcoin still need to be mined in order to reach the maximum supply of 21 million bitcoin, but will we hit a bitcoin liquidity crisis? Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

US stock market concentration means 50% fewer publicly traded companies since 1995, while bitcoin reaches new heights and France’s budget needs tidying up. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Bitcoin passed the $60,000 mark, emerging markets dwarfed by magnificent 7, and shoe manufacturer On Holding takes an upward hike. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Nvidia's Q4 2024 results surpassed already high expectations, the magnificent 7 increased their market cap by $500 billion on Thursday, propelling the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones to record highs. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Bitcoin surpasses $1 trillion cap, Super Micro Computer becomes AI favourite, GRANOLAS rival the Magnificent 7. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Fed holds rates steady at the expense of US regional banks, who have reached approximately $685 billion of unrealised losses. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

US money market funds and deposits reached record levels of $8.8 trillion,Chinese equity valuations hit all-time low and geopolitics are the main source of concern for investors according to survey.Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

The SEC approves 11 Bitcoin spot ETFs, witnessing billions of dollars exchanged on the inaugural trading day, and Taiwan elects Lai-Ching-te much to China's dismay. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea result in surge of maritime freight prices, the amount of US debt is now greater than the value of the economies of China, Germany, Japan, India and the UK combined and the BRICS welcome 5 new members! Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

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