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Beat Nussbaumer and Jamie Dutta join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to explore how renewed trade tensions and escalating geopolitical risks are shaping global markets. Following a Supreme Court ruling against prior tariffs, President Trump’s new 15% trade barriers have stirred uncertainty—yet currency volatility, particularly in the US dollar, remains surprisingly muted. The discussion also highlights t...

Ryan Littlestone joins Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to assess the late-February 2026 macro landscape. The discussion examines the Federal Reserve’s cautious rate stance amid persistent inflation and a shifting labor market, alongside mounting geopolitical volatility—from legal challenges to US tariffs to rising tensions with Iran. They also break down the UK’s mixed economic signals, with coo...

Christine Short joins Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to review the latest trends in corporate earnings. They discuss a recent uptick in profitability and revenue growth, particularly in technology and energy, and examine the impact of massive AI-related capital expenditures on corporate cash flows and investor expectations. The conversation also highlights diverging consumer behavior, with luxu...

Christine Short joins Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to review the latest trends in corporate earnings. They discuss a recent uptick in profitability and revenue growth, particularly in technology and energy, and examine the impact of massive AI-related capital expenditures on corporate cash flows and investor expectations. The conversation also highlights diverging consumer behavior, with luxu...

Ryan Littlestone and Michael Brown join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to assess the shifting economic and political landscape in early 2026. They break down the Bank of England’s narrow vote to hold rates at 3.75% and why it signals a move toward a more dovish path. The discussion also explores mounting political instability in the UK, the ECB’s steady policy stance, and how delayed US economic data du...

Eric Culp and Beat Nussbaumer join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to preview upcoming rate decisions from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank, where both are expected to keep rates unchanged. The discussion highlights how political instability in the UK and US is beginning to overshadow traditional macroeconomic signals, placing unusual pressure on currencies like the pound. They also exam...

Jamie Dutta joins Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to analyze the Fed’s latest rate decision and why small changes in policy language signaled a less dovish view of the labor market than investors expected. The discussion also explores the potential impact of Kevin Walsh’s nomination as the next Fed Chair, alongside key economic signals from the Eurozone and Canada. Looking ahead, they assess geo...

Joseph Choi and Sam Cutler join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to preview the January 2026 FOMC meeting and the challenges facing policymakers. The discussion centers on expectations for unchanged rates, potential dissent among Fed officials, and the growing disconnect between strong GDP growth and a weakening labor market. They also examine how geopolitical noise — including President Trump’s remarks a...

Ryan Littlestone and Michael Brown join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to unpack the latest global market developments as January draws to a close. The discussion explores Donald Trump’s unconventional positioning at Davos — including renewed attention on Greenland — and the resulting moves in US Treasuries and the dollar. The episode also examines the UK’s mixed economic picture, with solid retail data...

Beat Nussbaumer joins Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to assess a market environment defined more by uncertainty than conviction. The discussion covers resilient US data, including soft inflation and strong retail sales, set against rising political volatility and growing concerns over central bank independence. They explore how instability in the UK and France is reshaping investor behavior, wh...

Mike Zaccardi and Sam Cutler join Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to unpack the latest U.S. labor data, showing a cooling yet stable jobs market following the recent government shutdown. The conversation expands to major geopolitical developments, including U.S. military action in Venezuela, the strategic push around Greenland, and Supreme Court rulings that could reshape tariffs, inflation, and...

Ryan Littlestone of Forex Analytix and Michael Brown, market analyst at Pepperstone UK, join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to review the major global market shifts closing out 2025. The discussion covers the ECB’s decision to pause rate cuts despite weak growth, criticism of the Bank of England for falling behind the curve, and the Bank of Japan’s rare rate hike and its impact on yen volatility. They a...

Guenter Grimm and Eric Culp join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to break down the year-end outlook for global central banks. The discussion covers the ECB’s expected rate hold and lingering inflation risks tied to German fiscal spending, expectations for a Bank of England rate cut amid cooling inflation and a softer labor market, and why a potential Bank of Japan rate hike could mark a historic shift—hi...

Beat Nussbaumer and Guenter Grimm join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk Weekly Review to assess the latest global macro developments. The discussion covers the Fed’s latest meeting and rate-cut implications, weak UK GDP data, and the Swiss National Bank’s decision to hold rates. They also weigh in on the Eurozone outlook, upcoming US non-farm payrolls, and the underestimated geopolitical risks surrounding...

Guests Joseph Choi and Sam Cutler join Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to preview the upcoming FOMC interest rate decision. They discuss the anticipated 25 basis point “hawkish cut,” potential dissents among committee members, modest changes to the dot plot, and the influence of the upcoming Fed chair transition. Plus, an analysis of current labor market data and what it could mean for the Fed’s...

Ryan Littlestone (Forex Analytix) and Michael Brown (Pepperstone) join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to discuss the latest financial market developments. They focus on US economic data, including stale releases and jobless claims, and their potential impact on the Fed’s December rate decision amid the upcoming speaker blackout period. The episode also covers the UK budget announcement, market reactions...

Guest Sam Cutler joins Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk Weekly Review to break down the latest economic data and its impact on central bank policy. They analyze US Core PCE inflation, ADP payrolls, and consumer sentiment, highlighting how seasonal adjustments and government shutdown delays can skew the numbers. Plus, insights on the Bank of Canada, the UK economy, and year-end portfolio managemen...

Jamie Dutta joins LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to analyze the latest market-moving developments. They cover the impact of delayed US non-farm payroll data after the government shutdown, the Fed’s potential rate decisions, softening UK CPI ahead of the budget, Japan’s fiscal stimulus plans, and market reactions to Nvidia’s earnings. Plus, get a forward-looking take on upcoming US retail sales and the U...

Guests Stelios Kontogoulas (Forex Analytix) and Ryan Littlestone break down recent central bank moves, including the FOMC, BoJ, BoC, and ECB decisions, and explain why traders are scrambling to reposition amid rising uncertainty. Plus, hear their insights on how the next few weeks could shape global interest rate trajectories and monetary policy for the months ahead. Follow Stelios Kontogoulas on...

European editor Eric Culp and FX macro trader Beat Nussbaumer explain why the ECB's October 30 decision could be the most important non-event of the week. While markets expect a hold, could Lagarde drop an unexpected bombshell that shifts the euro landscape? Follow Beat Nussbaumer on X: x.com/MacrobeatL Try our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇 livesquawk.com/#sign-up Follow us on X:...

Three major central bank decisions in one week rarely happen by coincidence, and the market implications could be massive. Get Sam Cutler's unfiltered take on which meeting matters most and why this week's outcomes could set the tone for the next quarter. Follow Sam on X: https://x.com/search4yield3 Try our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇livesquawk.com/#sign-up Follow us on X:...

Early bank earnings reveal that regional lenders are taking decent credit losses as auto and credit card delinquencies spike again, with Chris discussing how the stress is hitting smaller banks hardest while bulge bracket institutions remain relatively insulated from the brewing credit storm. Follow Chris on X: x.com/ChrisStadele Try our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇 livesquawk.com/#...

JPMorgan's CEO warns of a 30% recession probability while his own bank crushes estimates and tech earnings surge past 20%. With the government shutdown obscuring critical data and China tensions spiking the VIX to four-month highs, Christine dissects the contradictions driving Q3's most volatile earnings season. Follow Christine Short of wallstreethorizon.com on X: https://x.com/christinel...

France has earned the brutal title of “the new sick man of Europe,” with five prime ministers in just over a year — matching Italy’s worst instability records. Commenting on the turmoil, Jamie Dutta notes that with sovereign debt reviews from Moody’s and S&P looming and fresh elections essentially a coin toss by year-end, France’s political paralysis risks spilling over into broader European m...

With NFP missing and traders flying blind, markets are abandoning long-term narratives for profit-taking on Swiss Franc and Gold winners. Beat Nussbaumer reveals how the data vacuum is forcing a complete recalibration of Fed expectations and trading strategies. Beat Nussbaumer of https://macrobeat.co.uk Follow Beat on X: x.com/MacrobeatL Try our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇 livesqua...