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US growth is showing resilience, but markets suffered a strong setback. Meanwhile in Europe, the Euro has lost 40% of it’s purchasing power since inception, however some East European countries are set for strong growth. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Semiconductor stocks have started correcting and the Mag7 are engaging in stock buybacks, while US debt produces less GDP per borrowed dollar than it used to. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Good inflation figures are raising hopes for a new rate cut by the FED as soon as September. Small and mid-caps are reaping the benefits of the shifting tides, while Biden’s odds have taken a turn for the worse. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

If history is any indication, volatility is set to soar. Meanwhile, UK voters largely favored the Labor party, and the bets are on for who will replace Joe Biden as democratic nominee. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Biden stumbles in his first debate, credit card interest rates soar in the US, and Hoka's dream ascent continues. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

The SNB lowered its key rate once again, Microsoft, Nvidia and Apple continue to dominate and who holds France's sovereign debt? Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

The Fed remains cautious, wanting more data before deciding on a rate cut, while newly released US CPI data provided relief for the markets and the rise of Rassemblement National result in snap elections in France. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

The US job market shows mixed signals, the ECB cuts rates and Nvidia overtakes Apple's market cap! Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Nvidia’s market cap increased by $450 billion last week, meaning it now exceeds the total DAX index! Commodities continue to outperform the equity and bond markets. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Following its quarterly results, Nvidia's stock surpassed $1,000 per share. Ether (ETH) saw a significant rise ahead of the anticipated launch of the first spot ETFs and the cost of servicing the US public debt is projected to surpass defence spending. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

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