Maggie Lake Talking Markets

Maggie Lake sits down with Vincent Deluard, Director of Global Macro Strategy at StoneX Group, to discuss why liquidity issues, the California wildfires, and other factors may mean Treasury market sell-offs are the “new normal.” They also discuss the risks facing some tech companies as they try to navigate the new Trump administration and where Vincent sees the most opportunity as the MAGA agenda...

A listener once joked the Cem is from the future and that doesn't feel far off.! As always, Cem brings his unique understanding of the options and derivatives market to shed light on the short term flows impacting stocks and bonds. Maggie's also gets his take on what Trump's first 100 days might look like, where he sees risks building, and how investors can prepare for what he sees as the long ter...

Maggie Lake sits down with Mish Schneider, Chief Strategist at MarketGauge.com, to discuss today's CPI numbers and what they mean for markets, the January trade trend reset, the weather factors putting pressure on energy and grain prices, sectors MarketGauge likes right now, and MIsh's top 3 picks. For more on Mish's work: https://marketgauge.com/ Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the lis...

US Treasury bond yields continue to rise and US stocks are under pressure as investors worry the Fed may be done cutting rates. Are higher rates here to stay? Maggie Lake sits down with Darius Dale, Founder of 42 Macro, to preview the inflation data due out this week and what it might mean for Fed policy. They'll also talk about what Darius means when he says investors need to beware the triple S'...

When Jared Dillian turns his eye toward Canada, we pay attention. Jared has a long history trading Canada and right now, he thinks: "If you want another shot at an economically unfree country becoming free, look at Canada." Maggie Lake sits down with the editor of the Daily Dirtnap and founder of JaredDillianMoney.com to talk about why he thinks Canada might be the next Argentina. They also unpack...

Bond yields are on the rise around the world, raising concerns of a sovereign debt crisis. What's driving rates higher and what will that mean for global equities? Maggie Lake sits down with Peter Boockvar, Chief Investment Officer at Bleakley Financial Group, to discuss the market action. Peter will also break down the latest economic data and talk about where he sees opportunity in these volatil...

How should investors trade the Trump headlines? We're all getting a crash course today. The US dollar, treasuries, and stocks are all on the move after reports that President-elect Trump may take a more targeted approach to tariffs. Maggie Lake sits down with Dale Pinkert, trading coach at TradeGateHub, to talk about how to trade what looks to be a volatile start to the new trading year. Dale thin...

Step back in time to the trading floors of Wall Street as Maggie Lake sits down with John Johnston, the veteran trader and author behind the Market Vibes Substack. With 50 years of trading experience, JJ shares fascinating stories from the pits, his journey from a runner in the 1970s to a respected market veteran, and the humanity behind the numbers. Discover how the trading environment shaped car...

It’s been quite a journey since we officially launched Maggie Lake Talking Markets on September 4. With our truly amazing guests, we’ve covered pretty much all asset classes and sectors, the winter volatility, the bearish and bullish cases on what happens next - oh, and that little ol’ election in November. It is of course difficult to make predictions, especially about the future (!) but one thin...

The US Fed cut rates at its last policy meeting of the year, but warned there may be fewer ahead sparking a massive sell-off in stocks and bonds. Maggie Lake sat down with Tony Greer, editor of the Morning Navigator newsletter, to talk about whether this is the start of a more serious pullback. Tony also discussed his outlook for energy, tech and where he sees opportunity in 2025. To get more from...

Bitcoin is soaring, meme coins are charging higher and Mag 7 stocks are back in the driver's seat. How should investors approach this relentless year-end rally? Maggie Lake sits down with Thomas Thornton, the founder of Hedge Fund Telemetry, who is very concerned about a market he calls, "..crazy, dangerous and the most speculative I've ever seen." Tommy gets real about where he has made mistakes,...

Spectra Markets President Brent Donnelly says we have sticky inflation, "which is not mission accomplished, at all." So, will sticky inflation throw a wrench in the Fed's plans? And with a total of 6 central banks meeting next week, are we in for a monetary regime change? Maggie Lake sits down with Brent to discuss these questions, as well as Brent's outlook on the dollar, euro, and yen, whether t...

An as-expected inflation reading powered another strong advance for US stocks, but is this year end rally looking tired? Maggie Lake sits down with Rupert Mitchell, author of the Blind Squirrel Macro substack, who warns the US equity bull run is starting to look overextended. From his perch in Australia, Rupert talks about the international opportunities he thinks will outperform, the outlook for...

Nine major central banks are meeting this week to decide monetary policy. Maggie Lake sits down with Weston Nakamura, author of Across the Spread substack, to discuss the outlook for the dollar and whether the Bank of Japan will buck the global trend and tighten. They'll also talk about why investors may be underestimating a powerful bid to US markets - Asian investors fleeing domestic troubles. F...

Could the US be in for a turbulent 2025 before the dawn of a bright future? JDI Research founder Juliette Declercq thinks so - and she sat down with Maggie Lake for a special deep-dive interview on her 2025 outlook and beyond. They discuss the factors driving what Juliette calls a “capitalism malaise,” including a shrinking workforce, stagnant wages, and the risks of excessive government debt. Jul...

The moderate pace of hiring in November is keeping hopes alive for another rate cut from the Fed, but is the US central bank on a collision course with the new Trump administration? Maggie Lake sits down with Harry Melandri, senior advisor to Arque Advisors and author of the upcoming Substack Respice Finem, to discuss the challenges facing chairman Jay Powell. Harry talks about what the proposed t...

The labor market is showing some signs of softening but stocks continue to charge higher. Is the bull rally getting over-extended? Maggie Lake sat down with Peter Boockvar to talk about the two-lane highway that is the US economy and the dilemma facing the Federal Reserve. Peter also talks about the underappreciated risk around Trump tariff policies and why looking for value in this market require...

Can US stocks continue to power higher into the close of the year? Maggie Lake sits down with Warren Pies, co-founder and strategist at 3Fourteen Research, who breaks down the seasonal effects and chase dynamic driving equity flows. Warren also dives deep into the housing market and explains why this economic "source of truth" may be flashing warning signs for 2025. Don't miss out on future episod...

Investors approve of President Trump's pick for US Treasury Secretary, but what will economic policy look like under Scott Bessent if he gets confirmed? Maggie Lake sits down with Jared Dillian, author of The Daily Dirtnap and founder of Jared Dillian Money, who thinks US intervention to drive the dollar lower is a real possibility. Jared also talks about his outlook for bonds, how to hedge for a...

US stocks, the dollar and bitcoin are all ripping higher. Maggie Lake sits down with Dale Pinkert, Trading Coach at TradeGateHub, to talk about how much further this risk-on rally can run and the key levels to watch to see if sentiment is turning. Spoiler alert - Dale is a little concerned that, "everyone is in the pool". Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake...

Risk appetite is riding high, but could macro developments derail animal spirits? Maggie Lake sits down with the ever thoughtful Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now substack, to look at the risks around stretched US equity valuations and the strong dollar. Noelle also looks at whether the crypto rally has room to run and what the introduction of BTC ETF options means for this nascent...

The US dollar hit its highest level in a year following the US election. What is driving the rally and what does it mean for the global economy? Maggie Lake sits down with Vincent Deluard, Director of Global Macro Strategy at Stone X, to discuss what some call the US dollar wrecking ball. Vincent also talks about the hidden causes of the US growth miracle and the risk of a second wave of inflation...

Cryptocurrencies have been on a tear ever since Donald Trump won the election, but can the rally last? Maggie Lake sits down with Mish Schneider, Chief Strategist at Marketgauge.com to talk about the outlook for Bitcoin and whether the digital currency can finally punch above that 100k level. Mish also looks at which sectors and stocks could benefit from Trump policies and what levels to watch for...

Not necessarily is the short answer. Maggie Lake sat down with Sam Rines, Macro Strategist at Wisdom Tree, to talk about where stocks go from here and Sam finds a lot of reason for optimism, especially when you look at the US consumer. Sam also discusses the outlook for AI spend, importance of data and risks from tariffs. Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake...

Maggie Lake sat down with Cem Karsan, Founder of Kai Volatility, to get his take on the Trump rally that has seen stocks, crypto and the US dollar all skyrocket. Cem draws on his deep knowledge of the options markets to explain why this is about so much more than one candidate, the big changes that populism will bring and areas where investors can look for opportunity amid the volatility. Don't mi...