Jennifer Hughes, FT's U.S. markets editor, and Atrakta Muni, FT's climate correspondent, dive into the impact of Donald Trump's election on the markets. They discuss the exuberant rally in U.S. stocks overshadowed by bond market caution and potential inflation fears. The conversation shifts to political ripple effects in Germany following government collapse and upcoming snap elections. Muni highlights how Trump's victory could hinder climate actions, setting a challenging stage for the UN COP29 summit, particularly for developing nations seeking climate finance.

Jennifer Hughes, US markets editor for the Financial Times, dives into the NYSE's bold proposal for 22-hour trading. She discusses the surge in overnight stock trading and the implications for retail investors. Jennifer outlines the challenges of regulatory fairness and transparency that come with such a shift. The impact on traders' work-life balance is also examined, alongside the opportunities to attract Asian day traders. This conversation unveils the complexities of modernizing one of the world’s largest exchanges.

FT's Jennifer Hughes discusses investors betting on politics in prediction markets, Tesla's income drop, Trump's potential return to White House, and US Secret Service director's resignation after operational failure. The podcast highlights prediction markets growth, Trump trades reassessment, and regulatory obstacles in the evolving online trading environment.