Market Maker

AmplifyME
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May 28, 2021 • 46min

MM018: Biden: The $6 trillion man!

In this episode, we talk about the latest US Jobless Claims figures, Biden's $6trl 2022 budget proposal, and look at rising geopolitical tensions across the globe, from Belarus to the first trade talks between the US and China that took place earlier this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 21, 2021 • 31min

MM017: Crypto volatility & what next for Bitcoin

In this episode, we discuss how price action works amid a high volatility event such as the crypto sell-off seen earlier this week. Piers explains the impact of liquidity and gives his view on the outlook for Bitcoin price going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 14, 2021 • 33min

MM016: Elon Musk, cyber hacking & Inflation scaremongering

In this episode, we include a quickfire round with Head of Trading Piers Curran to get his take on Elon Musk and Tesla, the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline and the new Indian COVID variant in the UK. Then onto the main discussion, the release of US CPI this week and why there's no need to panic just yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 7, 2021 • 32min

MM015: Will inflation be transitory amid the commodity boom?

This week we talk about the recent rise in commodity prices, from copper to lumber, and the impact that this has on inflation. Head of Trading Piers Curran explains why the Fed sees this price increase as temporary and what it might take for Powell & Co. to change their mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 30, 2021 • 22min

MM014: Traders Mindset: Dealing with loss

In this episode, we continue our exploration into trading psychology and discuss the emotional impact of loss. Head of Trading Piers Curran talks about examples in his own career, lessons he learned on how best to deal with emotional variance and practical tips to remain rational in your decision-making process when trading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 23, 2021 • 41min

MM013: European Super League - Good or Bad?

In this week's episode, we jump into the controversy surrounding the European Super League, a breakaway league involving some of Football's biggest names. As well as discussing what this means for football, we also look at the commercial aspects of the deal and whether companies like Netflix and Amazon could get involved in the space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 16, 2021 • 23min

MM012: Coinbase debut & UK housing market crash?

In this week's episode, I am joined by Eddie Donmez, the head of AmplifyME, as we look at the debut of Coinbase, the first listing of a major cryptocurrency exchange. Eddie explains the reason behind the initial volatility and why Cathie Wood has snapped up $352mln worth of shares in the first two days. Also discussed are the latest US bank earnings and whether there is any validity to the argument of an impending UK housing market crash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 9, 2021 • 22min

MM011: What makes a good trader?

In this episode we take a different direction and ask the question 'what makes a good trader'. Piers gives his view on what he believes led to his own personal success and find out what the one single common attribute is of a successful trader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 1, 2021 • 21min

MM010: Archegos default & Deliveroo IPO disaster

In this episode, I talk to Head of Trading Piers Curran about the role prime brokerage services played in the recent default of Archegos Capital Management. Also in the dock is Deliveroo, following a disastrous IPO that wiped more than £2bln off the company's value in one of the sharpest drops for a big new listing in years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 26, 2021 • 25min

MM009: How important is the blockage in the Suez Canal?

In this episode we go into detail on the news of a large container ship stuck in the Suez Canal in Egypt. We discuss if this is important for oil prices, why the Canal is a strategic chokepoint for the passage of goods, and implications this could have for inflation. Head of Trading Piers Curran also provides his view on the major events in markets next week as we head into quarter end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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