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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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The dilapidated dollar

In this episode of the *Unhedged* podcast, hosts Katie Martin and Ian Smith discuss the current state of the US dollar, which is experiencing its worst year since 1973.

3 Jul 2025 · 23m

Building a big beautiful Europe

In this episode of Unhedged, hosts Katie Martin and Robert Armstrong delve into the shifting dynamics of European finance and the opportunities presented by a weakening dollar.

1 Jul 2025 · 25m

Can anything stop the US economy?

Rob Armstrong and Aiden Reiter

26 Jun 2025 · 23m

Who wants to be a Fed chair?

Katie Martin and Robert Armstrong

24 Jun 2025 · 23m

Behind the Money: Inside Moët Hennessy’s crisis

Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong, and other finance experts at the Financial Times delve into significant finance-related ideas. Episodes air every Tuesday and Thursday.

19 Jun 2025 · 23m

What the Israel-Iran war means for markets

In this episode, Katie Martin and Robert Armstrong discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Iran and its implications for global markets.

17 Jun 2025 · 21m

What makes Tesla run?

Rob Armstrong and Aiden Reiter

12 Jun 2025 · 20m

Welcome to the ‘Hotel Crypto’

In this episode of *Unhedged*, hosts Katie Martin and Robert Armstrong delve into the recent surge in cryptocurrency investments, focusing particularly on companies like MicroStrategy and MetaPlanet…

10 Jun 2025 · 29m

Walmart’s very good year

Analysis of Walmart's recent financial success amidst market challenges.

5 Jun 2025 · 18m

Stock market party but why?

In this episode, the hosts analyze the unexpected surge in the U.S.

3 Jun 2025 · 24m

The nasty Taco question

In this episode of *Unhedged*, hosts Katie Martin and Robert Armstrong discuss the impact of a playful term coined by Rob, “Taco trade” (Trump Always Chickens Out), which gained unexpected traction…

29 May 2025 · 22m

The ‘big beautiful’ budget vs the bond market

The ‘big beautiful’ budget vs the bond market

27 May 2025 · 22m

When Spacs attack

Rob Armstrong and Aiden Reiter

22 May 2025 · 16m

The microcap explosion

In this episode of the Unhedged podcast, hosts Katie Martin, George Steer, and Aidan Ryter explore the increasing trend of microcap companies listing on US stock exchanges, particularly highlighting…

20 May 2025 · 23m

The UK’s trade deal

In this episode of the *Unhedged* podcast, hosted by Katie Martin and featuring Alan Beattie, the conversation revolves around recent trade agreements involving the UK and China.

15 May 2025 · 22m

Not-so-bad news is the new good news

Rob Armstrong and Aidan Reiter

13 May 2025 · 22m

Berkshire after Buffett

Markets columnist at Financial Times

8 May 2025 · 24m

Will the real money pivot to Europe?

In this episode of *Unhedged*, hosts Katie Martin and Ian Smith discuss the significant shift in investor sentiment from the United States towards Europe.

6 May 2025 · 19m

GDP goes negative

Rob Armstrong and Aidan Reiter

1 May 2025 · 23m

Bad shipping news

In this episode of *Unhedged*, hosts Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong discuss the declining air and sea freight bookings for international cargo in the US, the potential impact on consumers, and the…

29 Apr 2025 · 22m

Wall Street vs the White House

A discussion of current finance and market insights by Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong, and the Financial Times team. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

24 Apr 2025 · 23m

Sell America?

In this episode of the Unhedged podcast, hosted by Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong, and Aiden Reiter, the discussion revolves around the recent decline in US Treasuries and concerns regarding…

22 Apr 2025 · 31m

Nvidia’s bad day

Finance experts from the Financial Times, including Katie Martin and Robert Armstrong, discuss current events affecting the markets every Tuesday and Thursday.

17 Apr 2025 · 22m

Will China back down?

The implications of U.S. tariffs on China and the broader trade relationship between the two countries.

15 Apr 2025 · 20m