Market Maker

In this week's episode, we talk about the sequence of policy steps the Fed has at its disposal and why the gradual process of normalising policy poses risks to the sustainability of the post covid recovery. Also under review is the on-going tension between the EU and UK over vaccine supplies and some thoughts on the first high-level meeting that took place between US-China this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at the general optimism that has re-emerged this week as the DJIA & S&P 500 hit fresh record highs and look at what incoming stimulus cheques might mean for the US economy. Also, discussed is the latest ECB meeting as well as a look ahead to next week's FOMC announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Piers and I review the latest decision from OPEC+ where the cartel opted to not relax supply curbs even as the global economy pulls out of its pandemic-driven slump, confounding widespread expectations the group would loosen the taps. We investigate the reasons behind the decision and how the Saudi strategy brings back memories of 2014/15. Also, under discussion is the latest US jobs report and next week's ECB meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Piers and I discuss the markets fixation on inflation and economic overheating and whether the recent moves in markets are cause for concern or simply short-termist in nature. We touch on correlations, FOMO and how the Fed is adopting the 'Ferber Method' in response to market volatility and give our thoughts on the UK lockdown roadmap announced this week by PM Boris Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I talk to the Head of Trading Piers Curran about rising yields and whether that poses a threat to Wall Street's record run. In focus is the recent rise in inflation expectations, the timing of price pressures and how the Federal Reserve might act. We conclude with a look ahead to next week's main events, with comment on the UK lockdown strategy update due on Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at whether Tesla's move into Bitcoin is the beginning of a rush of investment from other firms or is it simply too early for crypto to be considered a treasury asset. Also, discussed, is how valid is Goldman's call of an impending commodity 'super-cycle' and what renewed tensions in Northern Ireland might mean for UK/EU relations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk about US stocks and the return to new all-time highs. Asking the question on why is it happening, what it represents, and is it sustainable? Also under discussion is the surprise departure of Jeff Bezos at Amazon and whether Super Mario can bring order back to Italian politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking off the first episode with a look at the phenomenal rise in GameStop shares. From what happened, to what it symbolises, and whether it's important for financial markets. Also discussed is the latest vaccine news and OPEC strategy to protect oil prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.