Market Maker
AmplifyME
The AmplifyME Market Maker Podcast makes finance fun and easy to understand. Hosted by LinkedIn Top Voice Anthony Cheung and trader-turned-founder Piers Curran, each week they break down the biggest market stories and trends shaping the global economy. Get real insight, boost your commercial awareness, and learn how markets really work, with top guests from leading banks, hedge funds, and asset managers sharing their career journeys and invaluable advice.
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Jul 30, 2021 • 41min
MM028: Tech earnings & China's long-term problem
In this episode, I talk to the Head of Trading Piers Curran on the latest tech earnings this week and the challenges they face as global economies start to re-open. We also take a look at what's been causing the weakness in Chinese stocks and why the Chinese Communist Party are looking to crack down on technology firms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2021 • 36min
MM027: Tips for trading cryptocurrencies
In this episode, I talk to Senior Trader Tim Duggan, who after trading traditional equities and futures markets for the past 20-years, is now also actively trading cryptocurrencies. How is crypto different? what are some things you should be aware of, and of course what is his favourite coin right now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2021 • 32min
MM026: Are We Walking Into Another Crisis?
In this episode, I talk to Head of Trading Piers Curran about the risks to the global economy as central banks start to unwind their unprecedented levels of monetary and fiscal intervention. We look at the arguments on both sides and how mistakes in the past may come back to haunt policy setters and stock market bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2021 • 49min
MM025: Why are US yields collapsing?
In this episode, I talk to the Head of Trading Piers Curran, on why the US 10-yr yield is heading for one of its biggest weekly declines since June last year. We discuss what's causing investors to rethink the shape of the economic recovery and how a shift in strategy has led growth stocks within the S&P 500 to surpass returns from value stocks YTD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2021 • 31min
MM024: Stocks rally after US Non-Farm Payrolls
In this episode, we discuss the release of the latest US jobs report and explain the mechanics behind how markets react to important economic data points. We also look at what this means for the Fed and the markets view on policy timing with a final comment on this week's OPEC+ meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2021 • 40min
MM023: What are US stress tests?
In this episode, we look at US bank stress tests, following the news that all 23 institutions in the 2021 exam by the Federal Reserve remained “well above” minimum required capital levels during a hypothetical economic downturn. What are they? how are they conducted? and what does it mean for banks and the stock market in general? is explained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2021 • 41min
MM022: Why are people talking about dots?!
In this episode, we explain the market's obsession with the Federal Reserve's Dot-Plot matrix. Explaining why the Fed uses it, how market participants perceive it, and whether it's even that good an indicator of future interest rates? We also look at the slide in commodities this week, with gold headed for the biggest weekly loss in 15 months following the Fed's hawkish tilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2021 • 50min
MM021: US Inflation at its highest since August of 2008
In this episode, we look at the three major talking points in markets this week. US CPI, the ECB meeting, and the upcoming G7 summit. We explain the markets relative calm response to surging inflation in the US, the timing around the ECB's bond-buying programme and what to watch out for at the G7 meeting in Cornwall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2021 • 52min
MM020: Is this the end of globalisation?
In this episode, I talk to the Head of Trading Piers Curran about three key themes in markets this week. From the monster rally in AMC shares to the result of the latest OPEC+ meeting, and a look at the news about Russia cutting its US dollar assets and what this could mean for the future of globalisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2021 • 11min
MM019: Return of meme stocks: AMC pump explained
In this episode, I'm joined by Eddie Donmez, the Head of AmpifyME, who explains what's behind the latest explosion in meme stocks. We look closely at the cinema operator AMC and the involvement of Mudrick Capital Management, looking at who are the winners and losers in this latest episode of volatility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
