Market Maker

Private Credit Explained: Why It’s Booming (And What Could Go Wrong)

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Private credit is one of the fastest-growing areas in global finance but what actually is it, and why is everyone talking about it?In this episode of ...

IPO Market Update 2026: Why Asia Is Winning & UK IPOs Are Struggling

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we unpack what’s really happening in IPO markets.From a Hong Kong listing surging nearly 400%, to breaking down how IPOs actually work (i...

Fed Split, Oil Surge & AI War: Why Markets Are On Edge Right Now

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What’s driving markets right now? In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the Fed’s policy split, oil prices surging above $120...

AI Breakthrough or Hype? Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, Tim Cook Steps Down & LIV Golf Collapse

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when an AI model is considered too powerful to release?In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we unpack one of the most bizarre and...

Communication Skills for Career Success | The 4 Stages to Becoming a Confident Speaker

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Communication is one of the most valuable skills in finance and professional careers, yet it’s rarely taught.In this episode of the Market Maker Pod...

The $64B Takeover of Universal Music: Listing Arbitrage, Deal Mechanics & M&A Strategy

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Market Maker Podcast, we break down Bill Ackman’s high-stakes bid for Universal Music Group, the entertainment giant behind global ...

US-Iran Ceasefire Rally Explained: Why Markets Are Ignoring Risk (Oil, Bonds & Bitcoin)

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Markets are rallying on ceasefire headlines but the risks haven’t disappeared.In this episode, we break down why equities are surging while bonds, o...

Q1 Investment Banking League Tables, M&A Outlook, SpaceX IPO & Whoop Funding

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we review Q1 investment banking league tables and the rebound in global M&A activity.We discuss the k...

Oil Prices, Stagflation & Market Volatility: What’s Driving Global Markets?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the recent surge in oil prices, rising stagflation risks, and the impact on global financia...

Are Traders Front-Running Trump’s Announcements?

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the surge in oil prices, the growing risk of $200 oil, and the controversy around large tra...

$27bn Meta AI Deal & UniCredit launches €35bn Commerzbank takeover offer

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Market Maker Podcast, we break down a $27 billion AI deal between Meta and Nebius and what it reveals about the global race for compu...

Rate Cuts Are Gone. Rate Hikes Are Back.

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The market got it wrong.After months of expecting easier policy, central banks have just delivered a major reality check. The Federal Reserve is no lo...

Prediction Markets: Kalshi, Polymarket & This Week’s Biggest M&A Deals

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Market Maker Podcast M&A episode, we break down the biggest deals moving markets right now. We start with Axel Springer’s $770 ...

The Oil Shock That Caught Hedge Funds Off Guard

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down a rare six-sigma oil market shock - a move so extreme it statistically should happen only o...

Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know (BlackRock, Toyota Industries, Pinterest, Paramount)

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Market Maker Podcast we break down the biggest M&A deals, private equity moves and activist investor plays shaping global markets...

Oil Shock: What the Iran Conflict Means for Inflation & Markets

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oil prices are surging as tensions escalate between the US, Israel and Iran but what does it mean for inflation, interest rates and global markets?In ...

The Rogue Trader Who Broke Barings Bank: A Conversation with Nick Leeson

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Market Maker by AmplifyME, we sit down with Nick Leeson to explore trading psychology, risk management and what it takes to survive...

AI Scare Trade: Nvidia, Market Rotation & the 2028 AI Crisis

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI about to disrupt white-collar jobs, or is this simply a market rotation disguised as panic?Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran break down the so-cal...

$58bn Oil Deal, AI’s SaaS Apocalypse & Why Private Equity Loves Cricket

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the AmplifyME Market Maker Podcast, Anthony goes solo to break down three big stories — a $58 billion oil merger, a pulled tech IPO, an...

Investment Banking: The Mindset & Tactics That Get You In

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Shah Malik shares a masterclass in how to stand out and succeed in finance, regardless of your starting p...

Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need To Know (Glencore, Schroders, Paramount, Anthropic)

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the major M&A transactions reshaping global markets, spanning banking, asset management...

How to Think Like a Sovereign Debt Investor: Career Lessons from the IMF to Wall Street

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Want to break into finance or understand how global markets really work? In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung speaks with Dr. L...

Elon’s $1.25T SpaceX-xAI Merger: Vision or Hype?

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk just pulled off the biggest merger in corporate history but is the $1.25 trillion SpaceX–xAI deal a stroke of visionary genius, or a finan...

What do traders ACTUALLY do? | Day in the Life of an Investment Bank Trader

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it really like to be a trader at a global investment bank?Chloe Shepherd returns to the Market Maker Podcast to pull back the curtain on the ...

Fed Shake-Up, Tech Earnings Divergence & Tesla’s Strategic Pivot

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony and Piers unpack one of the most eventful weeks in global markets and business strategy.Donald Trump no...

Trump's Fed Pick, Falling Dollar, and Japan’s Debt Crisis

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Trump’s rumored choice for Fed Chair, BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, has suddenly jumped to frontrunner status. In this episode of Market Maker, we brea...

Europe’s Defense IPO Surge & Netflix’s M&A Pivot

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony flies solo to unpack the biggest stories in markets and M&A this week. First, a deep dive into the €25B Amsterdam IPO of Czechoslovak Gr...

Why Trump Wants to Buy Greenland: Resources, Power & Strategy

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why would a US president want to buy Greenland? In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran unpack the real story beh...

IBD, Equity Research, or Global Markets? Decoding Investment Bank Careers

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Not sure whether investment banking, equity research, or global markets is the right fit for you?In this episode, Anthony Cheung is joined by former G...

AI Debt Boom, Trump’s Credit Crackdown & Bank Earnings Breakdown

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony and Piers return to break down a busy start to 2026. They cover Wall Street’s Q4 earnings, where Morgan Stanley shines amid a wave of tech-l...

The $3.6 Trillion IPO Boom: SpaceX, OpenAI, TikTok & the Biggest Listings of 2026

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

2026 could be a historic year for the IPO market with over $3.6 trillion in expected valuations hitting the public stage. In this episode, we break do...

Finding Real Ability in the Age of AI: The Shift to Performance Based Simulations

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional finance recruitment is at a breaking point. With a 0.7% acceptance rate at major banks and 90% of applicants using AI to "game" ...

From Student to Podcaster to Goldman Sachs Intern

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Cheung is joined by Harvey Bracken-Smith, founder of the Personable podcast and incoming Goldman Sachs summer intern, to unpa...

2025 Market Recap: Top Performers, AI Shocks & What’s Coming in 2026

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final Market Maker markets episode of the year, Anthony and Piers deliver a global recap of 2025’s biggest winners, losers, and trends. From...

How to Think and Act Like a Portfolio Manager: Real Career Advice for Finance Students

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to make the leap from analyst to portfolio manager at one of the world’s largest asset managers? In this episode, we sit do...

2026 M&A Outlook: Mega Deals, PE Exits & Private Credit

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our most anticipated episode of the year! Stephen Barnett returns to grade our 2025 predictions and lay out the playbook for 2026.We break down...

How to Break Into Investment Banking: What Top Interns Do Differently

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Ela Saruhanoglu, an LSE Management student who secured a full-time investment banking role at J.P. Morgan for 202...

How to Break Into Investment Banking: What Top Interns Do Differently

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Ela Saruhanoglu, an LSE Management student who secured a full-time investment banking role at J.P. Morgan for 202...

The $100bn Hostile Takeover: Netflix vs. Paramount

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the "final battle for the soul of Hollywood." In this breaking episode, we bring back Stephen Barnett to break down the Netflix vs. P...

Inside the Biggest IPO in 2025 & Amazon AI Chip Reveal

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this M&A edition of Market Maker, Anthony and Piers break down Medline’s potential $5 billion IPO, the biggest of the year, and what it signa...

Investing Shift: Big Tech Down, Pharma Up, Dollar Risks Ahead

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big tech is stumbling while pharma stocks surge, what does that mean for markets heading into 2026? In this episode, Anthony and Piers unpack why Nvid...

Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know (Warner Bros Discovery, GE Healthcare, Anglo American & KKR)

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're diving into a flurry of major M&A activity from GE’s $2.3B healthcare tech acquisition to Violia’s $3B hazardous waste de...

Asset Management Explained: Beginner Guide with Ben Hayward (CEO of TwentyFour)

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what asset management actually means? In this clip, we sit down with Ben Hayward, CEO and founding partner of TwentyFour Asset Managemen...

Why Goldman’s Leads the M&A League Table, $25bn Dulux Paint Deal & Apollo Pulls Papa John's Bid

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Market Maker podcast, Anthony and Piers spotlight Goldman Sachs' standout year in M&A, exploring how the bank has pulled ahea...

Nvidia’s Big Moment: Strength or Overreach?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Market Maker from AmplifyME, Anthony and Piers unpack Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings and what they signal for markets heading into y...

Bulge Bracket vs. Boutique: Investment Banking Career Advice for Students

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a student or early-career professional trying to decide between a bulge bracket or boutique investment bank? In this episode of the AmplifyMe ...

Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know (Pfizer, LVMH, Atlético Madrid, Parker Hannifin)

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know (Pfizer, LVMH, Atlético Madrid, Parker Hannifin)In this week’s M&A episode of AmplifyME Marke...

AI Boom or Bubble? Plus the US Government Reopens After Record Shutdown

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the AmplifyME Market Maker podcast, we break down three major market stories: Trump ends the longest US government shutdown, but markets ...

How to Think and Speak Like a Macro Strategist: Finance Career Skills Explained

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about a career in finance and want to build confidence in your market views? In this episode, Anthony Cheung is joined by Mike Bell, a former...

Pound Slides, Quants Cash In, and a $49B M&A Gamble

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Market Maker, Anthony and Piers unpack why the pound has dropped to a seven-month low following Rachel Reeves' rare pre-budget ...

Why Being Brave Beats Being Perfect in Finance | Terri Duhon - Trader, Board Director, TEDx Speaker

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does bravery look like in the world of finance? Terri Duhon, Wall Street trader turned board director, TEDx speaker, and award-winning educator, ...

BATMMAAN Takes Over Wall Street: Nvidia, Big Tech Earnings & Fed Fog

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Market Maker, we unpack three big themes moving markets. Nvidia briefly hit a $5 trillion valuation before a Trump–Xi meeting wiped bil...

The Economics Storyteller | Joe Little, Global Chief Strategist, HSBC Asset Management

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung is joined by Joe Little, Global Chief Strategist at HSBC Asset Management, to explore the ...

From Trading Floor to Leadership with Kate Hill, Global Head of Trading at Aviva Investors

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Kate Hill, Global Head of Trading at Aviva Investors, about her three-decade career spanning Citi, Morgan Stanley...

Fed Rate Cuts, Wall Street Booms & Silver Goes Wild

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a rate cut from the US central bank now almost guaranteed, we break down what it actually means and why the Fed is also quietly ending its multi-...

Survive and Thrive on Wall Street: Career Advice from a 37-Year Veteran

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Marc Bergeron, a veteran of nearly four decades in finance, from bond trading in the '80s to co-founding his own...

Breaking into Asset Management: Advice from a Boutique CEO

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Career Insight episode, Anthony Cheung speaks with Ben Hayward, co-founder and CEO of TwentyFour Asset Management, about his unexpected journe...

$55B LBO Deal, Jefferies Banking Signal & London’s IPO Decline

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Market Maker podcast, we dive into the largest leveraged buyout in history - Electronic Arts going private in a $55 billion all...

Breaking Into Wealth Management | Romy Cuadras, Pictet Wealth Management

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Romy Cuadras, Head of Alternatives and Fund Solutions at Pictet Wealth Management, about her unconventional path ...

Nvidia’s $100bn AI Bet, Trump’s U-Turn, and HSBC’s Quantum Leap

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Market Maker Podcast, Anthony and Piers dive into three huge stories shaping markets, technology, and careers in finance:Trump’s U-...

Breaking into Investment Banking: Understanding Sector Coverage Groups vs Product Groups

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony is joined by M&A expert Silvia Magni to break down one of the most common questions in invest...

Fed Rate Cut, M&A Deal Risks, and Trump’s Push to End Quarterly Earnings

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Anthony and Piers dive into the Fed’s unexpected “risk management” rate cut, what does that even mean? And why is Powell suddenly mor...

Unconventional Tips to Land Your First Finance Internship

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of our application-season mini-series with the LSE Alternative Investments Conference (AIC), I’m joined by Yuga Kozuki, Co-Pre...

Fed Cuts, AI Booms & M&A Deal Flow Returns

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Piers unpack a week of upside surprises, from inflation data clearing the path for Fed rate cuts to Oracle’s shock $455...

What It’s Really Like Studying at LSE (And Breaking into Finance)

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kicking off our special application-season mini-series, we're joined by Raul Verma, Co-President of the LSE Alternative Investments Conference (AI...

The UK’s Fiscal Alarm Bell

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony and Piers dig into the surge in UK borrowing costs, now at their highest since 1998. Is this a warning sign or just a media-f...

How to Talk About M&A Deals in an Investment Bank Interview

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony is joined by M&A expert Silvia Magni to break down how to confidently talk about M&A and corporate finance deals in i...

Trump Targets the Fed, French Markets in Turmoil & UK Inflation Surges Again

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Piers is back on the mic, and just in time. The markets are heating up and so is the political pressure. In this episode, Anthony and Piers unpack Tru...

Demystifying Commodities with Lauren Haymond, Global Head of Talent Strategy at CCI

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we shine a light on one of the most powerful yet misunderstood sectors in finance - commodities. Joined by Lauren Haymond, Global Hea...

Inside Wealth Management with Barclays’ Will Hobbs

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the archive to take you back to 2022 when Anthony spoke to Will Hobbs, who at the time of recording was the acting Chief...

Meta Surges 12%, Microsoft Tops $4T and the Fed Turn Hawkish

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earnings season is in full swing and Meta and Microsoft are stealing the show. Anthony and Piers dive into why Meta’s shares rocketed 12% on blockbu...

LinkedIn in 2025: 10 Essential Tips to Grow Your Network, Career & Personal Brand

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony is joined by Dani Markovits, Creator & Community Manager at LinkedIn, to explore how anyone, from students and young prof...

Google’s $85B AI Push, Tesla Bets on Robotaxis and Meme Stock Mania Returns!

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big Tech earnings are rolling in and Alphabet just dropped a strong quarter, with search and cloud firing on all cylinders. Anthony and Piers unpack w...

The Role of Data Analytics in Trading | Victoria Bryan, Senior Vice President at Northern Trust

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Victoria Bryan, Senior Vice President, Trade Performance and Analytics, Banking and Markets, Northern Trust, abou...

Wall Street Earnings, Inflation Headwinds & The Rise of TWACO

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earnings season is here, and Wall Street’s heavyweights came out swinging. Anthony and Piers unpack how Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley crushed Q2,...

Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Milestone, Trump’s Copper Tariff Shock & Goldman’s Bullish View

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Markets extended their stunning 2025 rebound, with the S&P 500 logging one of the fastest recoveries from a bear market on record. Anthony and Pie...

2025 Mid-Year Market Review: Stocks, Tariffs, AI & What’s Next

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Markets staged a stunning rebound in the first half of 2025 - after a brutal start that saw the S&P 500 plunge into bear market territory. Anthony...

Inside the Biggest M&A (Sports) Deals: LA Lakers, Chelsea FC, ESPN & Franchising Rugby

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony, Stephen, and Silvia break down the $10 billion blockbuster sale of the LA Lakers. Why did the Buss family cash out after 40 years and what ma...

What's Happening In Financial Markets Right Now (Trump, Geopolitics, US Stocks & Oil Prices)

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Markets hit new highs this week, but under the hood, things are anything but settled. Anthony and Piers unpack the Nasdaq’s breakout, Nvidia’s rel...

How to Navigate Your Early Career in Finance (Sell-Side & Buy-Side)

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Wee Kii Teh, a Portfolio Manager at Allianz Global Investors, about the practical skills and mindset needed to su...

From Vibe Coding to Bank Battles: Cursor’s Meteoric Rise and Europe’s M&A Deal Drama

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony and Stephen explore how Cursor became the fastest-growing AI startup ever, from MIT roots to “vibe coding” hype and a $20 billion valuatio...

Trailer: Market Maker

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Market Maker - the podcast that makes finance interesting and easy to understand for everyone.Hosted by Anthony Cheung, Chief Content &...

What's Happening In Financial Markets Right Now (Fed, BoE & Geopolitics)

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Markets have stayed calm so far this week, but central banks and geopolitics were anything but. Anthony and Piers break down the Fed’s muted meeting...

The Week in M&A: Disney Buys Hulu, Meta’s $15bn AI Bet & Billion-Dollar Chicken

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a $33 billion family tie-up at Toyota to Japan’s 400% surge in M&A activity, Anthony and Stephen break down the latest investment banking s...

What Happened In Markets This Week: Oil's Spike, US CPI & US-China Trade Talks

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Markets erupted this week as oil spiked 13% overnight following Israeli strikes on Iran. Anthony and Piers unpack what it all means from geopolitical ...

Inside the Biggest PE & M&A Deals You Need to Know (KKR, Telegraph, Salesforce, Informatica)

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Wall Street’s wild recruiting arms race to the collapse of KKR’s £4bn Thames Water rescue, Anthony and Stephen unravel the biggest private e...

The Trading Floor: What to Know Before Your Markets Interview

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Piers Curran returns to break down the macro landscape as we head into the second half of 2025, just in time for interview season. We unpack the three...

Switching From Tech to Finance: Career Paths Explained with Sara Ruozzo (UBS)

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony speaks with Sara Ruozzo, whose journey from classical studies in Milan to internships at Microsoft and Tesla, and now working...

The Deal Room: Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know (Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Victoria's Secrets, OpenAI)

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a $35bn “Valentine’s Day love letter” to OpenAI’s mysterious $6.5bn hardware play, Anthony and Stephen break down the biggest deal storie...

The Trading Floor: UK’s Surprise Boom vs. America’s Debt Doom

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a surprise jump in UK inflation to soaring retail sales and a surging pound, Anthony and Piers break down why Britain’s economy is defying expe...

The Deal Room: IPO Market 2025 & Investment Bank League Tables (Feat. eToro, CoreWeave, Revolut, Figma...)

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From eToro’s blockbuster debut to the return of SPACs and the flood of micro IPOs from China, Anthony and Stephen break down what’s really happeni...

The Trading Floor: Why the S&P 500 Just Rallied 20% in 5 Weeks

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From a blistering 20% S&P rebound to Trump’s tariff U-turn, Anthony and Piers unpack what’s behind one of the fastest stock market rallies in ...

Finding your Investment Edge with Portfolio Manager Mahgul Ansari

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this career insight episode, Anthony speaks with Mahgul Ansari, an Assistant Portfolio Manager at Premier Miton, about her unconventional path into...

The Deal Room: Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know This Week (Shell, BP, Skechers, Sunoco)

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From Shell eyeing BP in a historic mega-merger to 3G Capital’s surprise $9.4bn move on Skechers, Anthony and Stephen break down the M&A headline...

The Trading Floor: Why the Fed Won't Be Cutting Interest Rates Anytime Soon

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Fed kept rates on hold - no surprise there. But in this episode, Anthony and Piers dig into the real story: the subtle shifts in language, the ris...

The Deal Room: Will Meta Be Forced to Spin Off Instagram and WhatsApp?

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meta is back in the crosshairs of the FTC. Could Zuckerberg really be forced to spin off Instagram or WhatsApp? We explore the legal showdown, what it...

The Trading Floor: Why The U.S. Economy Isn't As Weak As It Looks

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony and Piers break down the latest U.S. GDP figures that sent headlines into a frenzy, but is the economy really on the brink of recession? ...

Making It in Finance from a Non-Target Uni and No Finance Degree with Guinevere Taylor

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Guinevere Taylor didn’t study finance. She didn’t go to a top-tier uni. But she built a successful career in asset management and after several ye...

The Deal Room: Inside the Biggest M&A Deals You Need to Know This Week

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Anthony and Stephen unpack the return of mega mergers, from Capital One’s $35.5bn takeover of Discover Financial to Nomura’...

The Trading Floor: Trump vs The Fed - What You Need To Know

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a president hints at firing the Fed chair, markets spiral, and Elon Musk suddenly retreats from Washington?In this episode, Anthony ...