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by Financial Times & Pushkin Industries · English

Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong and other markets nerds at the Financial Times explain the big ideas behind what’s happening in finance right now. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Big Tech roundup: Tesla, Nvidia, Apple and more

In this episode, hosts Ethan Wu, Rob Armstrong, and Elaine Moore revisit their bets on two portfolios consisting of three stocks each, chosen from the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants dominating the…

14 Nov 2023 · 20m

A drastic solution to exploding US government debt

In this episode of *Unhedged*, hosts Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong, and reporter Jenn Hughes discuss the growing concerns around US government debt, which has reached unprecedented levels, and…

9 Nov 2023 · 14m

Pub quiz showdown: Alphaville vs Unhedged

In this special episode of *Unhedged*, host Katie Martin leads an engaging pub quiz featuring two teams: FT's Alphaville (Alexandra Scaggs and Robin Wigglesworth) versus Unhedged (Robert Armstrong…

7 Nov 2023 · 27m

Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand

Sam Bankman-Fried Takes the Stand

2 Nov 2023 · 20m

Why so down, S&P 500?

In this episode of the *Unhedged* podcast, hosted by Katie Martin and Ethan Wu, the duo examines the recent downward trend in the S&P 500, which has seen a correction of over 10% since July 31,…

31 Oct 2023 · 19m

A massive GDP number

The episode discusses the remarkable 4.9% growth of the US economy in the third quarter of 2023, driven primarily by consumer spending amidst rising interest rates.

26 Oct 2023 · 14m

Is China a bargain right now?

In this episode of *Unhedged*, the hosts discuss the current state of the Chinese market, particularly focusing on the CSI 300 index, which has fallen to pre-pandemic lows.

24 Oct 2023 · 18m

FTX trial update

Josh Oliver (FT Correspondent)

19 Oct 2023 · 22m

Japan’s new direction

In this episode of Unhedged, hosts Katie Martin and Ethan Wu explore the surprising resurgence of the Japanese stock market, which has seen a significant 20% increase this year.

17 Oct 2023 · 17m

Public problems for private equity

Public problems for private equity

12 Oct 2023 · 16m

Three markets we’re watching

In light of recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the hosts discuss the impacts on three key markets: oil, the Japanese yen, and gold.

10 Oct 2023 · 17m

The Biden scorecard

The episode focuses on the state of the American economy under President Joe Biden, amidst the political debates leading into the upcoming election.

5 Oct 2023 · 19m

The increasingly odd bond market

In this episode of Unhedged, hosted by Ethan Wu and Katie Martin, the discussion revolves around the significant rise in U.S.

3 Oct 2023 · 18m

How high, and for how long?

Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong, and other market experts from the Financial Times explore significant trends and ideas in finance. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

28 Sep 2023 · 17m

The strong US dollar gets stronger

The Strong US Dollar Gets Stronger

26 Sep 2023 · 13m

Well, actually: Our ‘Dumb Money’ movie review

Well, actually: Our ‘Dumb Money’ movie review

21 Sep 2023 · 21m

Basis trade freakout (low key)

Basis Trade Freakout (Low Key)

19 Sep 2023 · 15m

Bonus Interview: Robyn Grew, Man Group CEO

In this bonus episode of the Unhedged podcast, Katie Martin interviews Robyn Grew, the CEO of Man Group, during the FT Weekend Festival at Kenwood House in London.

18 Sep 2023 · 38m

Three IPOs test the market

Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong

14 Sep 2023 · 17m

A Tale of Two Housing Markets

Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong, and others from the Financial Times

12 Sep 2023 · 15m

Big win for Big Crypto

In this episode of the Unhedged podcast, hosts Ethan Wu, Brooke Masters, and Robert Armstrong discuss Grayscale Investments' recent legal victory against the U.S.

7 Sep 2023 · 16m

Good job numbers and a bad attitude

Good job numbers and a bad attitude

5 Sep 2023 · 16m

The central bankers’ rodeo

The episode discusses the insights from the Jackson Hole gathering of central bankers, focusing on two pivotal papers addressing public debt and the Treasury markets.

29 Aug 2023 · 18m

It’s tough out there for Goldman Sachs

In this episode, hosts Ethan Wu and Robert Armstrong discuss the challenges faced by Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon amid tough media scrutiny.

24 Aug 2023 · 18m