Market Maker

In this episode, we talk about the latest US Jobless Claims figures, Biden's $6trl 2022 budget proposal, and look at rising geopolitical tensions across the globe, from Belarus to the first trade talks between the US and China that took place earlier this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss how price action works amid a high volatility event such as the crypto sell-off seen earlier this week. Piers explains the impact of liquidity and gives his view on the outlook for Bitcoin price going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we include a quickfire round with Head of Trading Piers Curran to get his take on Elon Musk and Tesla, the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline and the new Indian COVID variant in the UK. Then onto the main discussion, the release of US CPI this week and why there's no need to panic just yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the recent rise in commodity prices, from copper to lumber, and the impact that this has on inflation. Head of Trading Piers Curran explains why the Fed sees this price increase as temporary and what it might take for Powell & Co. to change their mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we continue our exploration into trading psychology and discuss the emotional impact of loss. Head of Trading Piers Curran talks about examples in his own career, lessons he learned on how best to deal with emotional variance and practical tips to remain rational in your decision-making process when trading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we jump into the controversy surrounding the European Super League, a breakaway league involving some of Football's biggest names. As well as discussing what this means for football, we also look at the commercial aspects of the deal and whether companies like Netflix and Amazon could get involved in the space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

In this week's episode, I am joined by Eddie Donmez, the head of AmplifyME, as we look at the debut of Coinbase, the first listing of a major cryptocurrency exchange. Eddie explains the reason behind the initial volatility and why Cathie Wood has snapped up $352mln worth of shares in the first two days. Also discussed are the latest US bank earnings and whether there is any validity to the ar...

In this episode we take a different direction and ask the question 'what makes a good trader'. Piers gives his view on what he believes led to his own personal success and find out what the one single common attribute is of a successful trader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk to Head of Trading Piers Curran about the role prime brokerage services played in the recent default of Archegos Capital Management. Also in the dock is Deliveroo, following a disastrous IPO that wiped more than £2bln off the company's value in one of the sharpest drops for a big new listing in years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we go into detail on the news of a large container ship stuck in the Suez Canal in Egypt. We discuss if this is important for oil prices, why the Canal is a strategic chokepoint for the passage of goods, and implications this could have for inflation. Head of Trading Piers Curran also provides his view on the major events in markets next week as we head into quarter end. Hoste...

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...

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 i...

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 Johnso...

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 Mon...

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.c...

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.