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The come-back of volatility? Jackson Hole drove the stock market down while one year ahead power futures prices hit record high in Europe. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Winter is coming ... The dollar is the go-to investment for fund managers, and Europe imports natural gas from Australia while it braces itself for the coming winter. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

The summer rally continues Non profitable stocks and cryptos coming back to life, as US inflation finally gives investors some breathing space. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts. 

US employment back to pre-covid levels Energy sector carrying the S&P 500 earnings growth, while Fed rate hike expectations rise again. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts. 

This summer has left investors with very little time to relax. Nevertheless, it is a good time to (re)consider some basic principles of saving and investing.

After a very complicated first half of 2022 in financial markets, stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies rebounded strongly in July. Here are ten stories to remember from a stunning start to summer.

Italian government collapses, while Chinese construction halt causes growing concern. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Will industrial metals soon be worth scraps? Italian PM’s resignation dismissed by the President as US inflation continues its ascension. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

EUR and USD on their way to parity? Europe’s energy crisis deepens, Elon Musk pulls the plug on his Twitter deal and US employment figures impress. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Commodities roll over and bond yields move lower as global demand soften Last week saw the main equity indexes giving up a portion of the previous week’s gains, as the market now anticipates that the Fed’s fight against inflation would push the economy into recession. US inflation and rate hikes anticipation are moving lower. Bond yields and commodity prices as well. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

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