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 706: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c 9th May 2023) 14.05.2023

In this episode, Ralph and I talk about very exciting developments in nuclear fusion, the comeback of the 100% mortgage and the ongoing problem of returns for apparel retailers...

Episode 705: Adidas Yeezy vs European law on AI…#WeAskWatson 12.05.2023

In this episode, Lewis and I talk about what Adidas is doing about its stock of Yeezys as well as implications of the new European law on AI…

Episode 704: Uber’s expansion vs the implications of Ryanair’s win…#WeAskWatson 11.05.2023

In this episode, Lewis and I talk about Uber becoming the go-to travel super-app vs Ryanair taking on the EU and winning…

Episode 703: Ryanair’s new shopping list vs my rant on John Lewis…#WeAskWatson 10.05.2023

In this episode, Lewis and I talk about Ryanair committing to buy $40bn-worth of planes and I rant about why I think John Lewis needs to get rid of its chairman…

Episode 702: the return of 100% mortgages vs how Big Tech is going to get bigger…#WeAskWatson 09.05.2023

In this episode, Lewis and I talk about the return of 100% mortgages after a 15 year gap and how Big Tech will probably get bigger thanks to AI!

Episode 701: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c 2nd May 2023) 08.05.2023

In this episode, Ralph and I talk about the ongoing banking crisis (will it ever end?!?) and the steps being made towards regulating AI.

Episode 700: Chinese car success vs Chinese companies moving to Ireland…#WeAskWatson 05.05.2023

In this episode, Christabel and I talk about how Chinese marques are hitting the spot in the domestic car market and how Chinese companies are moving their HQs…

Episode 699: FTC on Meta vs Apple’s progress in India…#WeAskWatson 04.05.2023

In this episode, Christabel and I talk about the FTC’s latest assault on Meta and how Apple is progressing in India…

Episode 698: AI photos vs Hindenburg’s attack on Icahn…#WeAskWatson 03.05.2023

In this episode, Christabel and I talk about the effect of using AI photos in journalism and how Hindenburg Research’s next target is going to squirm…

Episode 697: lockdown lag vs Apple taking over your dash…#WeAskWatson 02.05.2023

In this episode, Christabel and I talk about how some employers are noticing skills gaps among those affected most by lockdown and how Apple is causing fear among car makers…

Episode 696: Meta AI vs Eli Lilly’s potential new obesity drug…#WeAskWatson 28.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Meta’s progress in AI and Eli Lilly’s potential new blockbuster drug!

Episode 695: Online gambling changes vs Microsoft/Activision Blizzard’s deal failure…#WeAskWatson 27.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about more restrictions in online gambling and the implications of the CMA rejecting Microsoft’s proposed takeover of Activision Blizzard…

Episode 694: Primark success vs automotive consolidation…#WeAskWatson 26.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Primark’s success and how the automotive landscape is likely to change in the next few years.

Episode 693: AI for the good vs Adidas in China…#WeAskWatson 25.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how AI can be used to enhance our lives and how Adidas is trying to turn things around in China…

Episode 692: Man-made chicken approval vs UK inflation halving…#WeAskWatson 24.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the FDA approving lab-grown chicken and ex-Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane predicting a halving in inflation within six months…

Episode 691: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c 17th April 2023) 23.04.2023

In this episode, Ralph and I talk about how Apple is going one further than Twitter's aspirations to become "an everything app" - it is becoming "the everything COMPANY"!

Episode 690: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c Tuesday 11th April 2023) 16.04.2023

In this episode, Ralph and I talk about AI regulation, Twitter's new direction and crypto developments

Episode 689: EV plans in the US vs SoftBank selling out…#WeAskWatson 13.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Biden’s plans for EVs and why SoftBank is selling off some key assets…

Episode 688: HSBC taking on SVB bankers vs AI rules…#WeAskWatson 12.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about HSBC’s potential bargain and the building momentum of AI guidance…

Episode 687: Apple in India vs the end of SPACs…#WeAskWatson 11.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about Apple growing in India and the potential end of the SPAC era…

Episode 686: Microsoft/Amazon probe vs Europe’s first defence ETF…#WeAskWatson 06.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about how Microsoft and Amazon’s cloud dominance has attracted attention and the emergence of Europe’s first defence ETF…

Episode 685: EV batteries vs L’Oreal buying Aesop…#WeAskWatson 05.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about a new battery venture involving Stellantis, BMW and Panasonic and why L’Oreal bought Aesop…

Episode 684: OPEC shenanigans vs why education needs to change…#WeAskWatson 04.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the reasons behind OPEC cutting production and why education needs to change because of AI…

Episode 683: UBS/Credit Suisse fallout vs Paris rejecting e-scooters…#WeAskWatson 03.04.2023

In this episode, Duncan and I talk about the ongoing repercussions of UBS/Credit Suisse as well as what could possibly be the beginning of the end for e-scooters

Episode 682: Peter & Ralph's Weekly Chat (w/c Monday 27th March 2023) 03.04.2023

In this episode, Ralph and I talk about Britain's entry to the CPTPP, the 2035 petrol car deadline, latest thoughts on the "Meh"-taverse and AI.

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