Peter Watson

Commercial Awareness with Watson’s Daily business and financial news

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Watson’s Daily is the newsletter that improves your COMMERCIAL AWARENESS. In this podcast, the writer of Watson’s Daily talks about the week’s news and its implications. Peter Watson is an ex-stockbroker (13 years at 4 different investment banks in London and Tokyo) who advised some of the world’s biggest financial institutions on the UK, European and Japanese stock markets. He uses this experience to break down and explain key business and financial markets news in an approachable way! He also does the occasional podcast on career-related matters an ex-headhunter.

Author

Peter Watson

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News

Podcast website

www.watsonsdaily.com

Latest episode

May 3, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 731: new AI regulations vs Music suing Twitter…#WeAskWatson 15.06.2023

In this episode, Marta and I talk about new AI regulations that are being debated in Europe at the moment and what the implications may be of music publishers taking on Twitter…

Episode 730: the Nikkei’s boom vs AI madness…#WeAskWatson 14.06.2023

In this episode, Marta and I talk about the Nikkei hitting historic levels and how AI craziness is reaching new heights…

Episode 729: Microsoft/Activision Blizzardupdate vs bad news for management consultants…#WeAskWatson 13.06.2023

In this episode, Marta and I talk about the latest developments with the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard acquisition and how management consultants are suffering at the moment…

Episode 728: AI co-operation vs the mortgage cliff edge…#WeAskWatson 12.06.2023

In this episode, Marta and I talk about the difficulties in getting everyone to agree on global AI parameters and how those who are heading for remortgages in the next year or so could be in a lot of pain…

Episode 727: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c 5th June 2023)... 10.06.2023

In this episode, Ralph and I talk about El Nino, the evolution of AI in the UK, US and EU and reaction to the Apple Vision Pro.

Episode 726: slower engagement ring sales vs scandal at Odey AM…#WeAskWatson 09.06.2023

In this episode, Lacie and I talk about how Signet is suffering from poorer engagement ring sales and what might happen to the Odey Asset Management hedge fund given the allegations its founder is facing…

Episode 725: Inditex success vs the ESG greenwashing clampdown…#WeAskWatson 08.06.2023

In this episode, Lacie and I talk about Inditex’s success vs its rivals and possible repercussions of a greenwashing clampdown…

Episode 724: Shrinking office space vs the Great Golf Takeover…#WeAskWatson 07.06.2023

In this episode, Lacie and I talk about what’s happening in the office property market and how the Saudis are now taking over another sport - golf…

Episode 723: AI in Hollywood vs Apple’s new VR headset…#WeAskWatson 06.06.2023

In this episode, Lacie and I talk about the effect AI could have on Hollywood and the possibilities that Apple’s latest gadget presents…

Episode 722: longer-dated mortgages vs mental health apps…#WeAskWatson 05.06.2023

In this episode, Lacie and I talk about mortgage payment periods getting longer and whether mental health apps are actually any good…

Episode 721: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c 30th May 2023) 04.06.2023

In this episode, Ralph and I talk about changing inflation, bitcoin (and why it might be going up) and how fusion could change the balance of the world!

Episode 720: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c 22nd May 2023)...the lost episode! 04.06.2023

APOLOGIES - this is the episode I meant to upload for last week! In this episode, Ralph and I talk about GDP trends, semiconductors in China and the proposed mega-merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.

Episode 719: Used EV prices vs using AI in investment…#WeAskWatson 02.06.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about falling used EV prices and how AI is being used by VCs, PE firms and accountants to screen potential investments…

Episode 718: Nvidia in the $1tn club vs China’s plane taking off…#WeAskWatson 31.05.2023

In this episode, Jack and I talk about Nvidia hitting $1tn market cap and the flight of China’s first domestically-made commercial jet (and what it might mean for Boeing and Airbus)…

Episode 717: food price inflation vs Erdogan’s win…#WeAskWatson 30.05.2023

In this episode, Jack and I talk about the slowdown in UK food price inflation and Erdogan winning another term as Turkey’s leader…

Episode 716: AI regulation vs the end of the luxury purple patch…#WeAskWatson 26.05.2023

In this episode, Yvonne and I talk about AI regulation and whether the luxury goods sector is pausing for breath or taking a reality check…

Episode 715: Rare good news for UK EV batteries vs M&S on the up…#WeAskWatson 25.05.2023

In this episode, Yvonne and I talk about potential good news for EV batteries in the UK and how M&S seems to be turning things around…

Episode 714: New hotel formats vs commuter/traveller winners…#WeAskWatson 24.05.2023

In this episode, Yvonne and I talk about interesting new formats for hotels and SSP (the owner of Upper Crust and Caffe Ritazza) as a winner of rising numbers of commuters and travellers…

Episode 713: the UK government’s NatWest share sale vs Biden’s latest failure…#WeAskWatson 23.05.2023

In this episode, Yvonne and I talk about the UK government selling down its stake in NatWest and how South Korea ignored Biden’s please not to help the Chinese if they banned Micron…

Episode 712: The latest Meta Platforms fine vs the MASSIVE law firm merger…#WeAskWatson 22.05.2023

In this episode, Yvonne and I talk about the latest fine slapped on Meta Platforms and the historic merger between Allen & Overy…

Episode 711: BT cuts vs Geely buying Aston Martin?? #WeAskWatson 19.05.2023

In this episode, Giorgia and I talk about BT making big cuts and whether Geely’s just biding its time before making an approach to buy Aston Martin…

Episode 710: JD Sports’ success vs the US ban on TikTok…#WeAskWatson 18.05.2023

In this episode, Giorgia and I talk about JD Sport’s current state and what the implications may be of Montana just banning TikTok…

Episode 709: Boohoo.com’s loss vs Open AI’s chief asking to be regulated…#WeAskWatson 17.05.2023

In this episode, Giorgia and I talk about Boohoo.com’s challenges and the need for AI to get regulated asap…

Episode 708: Vice Media’s downfall vs Microsoft/Activision Blizzard getting approval…#WeAskWatson 16.05.2023

In this episode, Giorgia and I talk about Vice Media’s downfall and the implications of the Europeans approving the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal (despite the CMA rejecting it recently)…

Episode 707: AI voice synthesising vs Fake meat’s failure…#WeAskWatson 15.05.2023

In this episode, Giorgia and I talk about the implications of using AI for voice and music as well as the reasons behind alt-protein’s downfall…

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