
Maggie Lake Talking Markets
Maggie Lake breaks down all the daily market action with the best minds in finance. Join us after the US market close each day for smart conversation that will help you understand this complex investing landscape and build wealth without losing your sanity. If you want knowledge, civility, karaoke and the occasional cocktail recommendation, you've come to the right place.
Latest episodes

Dec 8, 2024 • 30min
Episode 42: Is It Time To Exit Stocks? With Peter Boockvar
The labor market is showing some signs of softening but stocks continue to charge higher. Is the bull rally getting over-extended? Maggie Lake sat down with Peter Boockvar to talk about the two-lane highway that is the US economy and the dilemma facing the Federal Reserve. Peter also talks about the underappreciated risk around Trump tariff policies and why looking for value in this market requires an active approach. Recorded the morning of December 4.
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Dec 2, 2024 • 30min
Episode 41: Is Housing Signaling A Coming Recession? With Warren Pies
Can US stocks continue to power higher into the close of the year? Maggie Lake sits down with Warren Pies, co-founder and strategist at 3Fourteen Research, who breaks down the seasonal effects and chase dynamic driving equity flows. Warren also dives deep into the housing market and explains why this economic "source of truth" may be flashing warning signs for 2025.
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*We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Nov 26, 2024 • 33min
Episode 40: The Bear Case For The Dollar. With Jared Dillian
Investors approve of President Trump's pick for US Treasury Secretary, but what will economic policy look like under Scott Bessent if he gets confirmed? Maggie Lake sits down with Jared Dillian, author of The Daily Dirtnap and founder of Jared Dillian Money, who thinks US intervention to drive the dollar lower is a real possibility. Jared also talks about his outlook for bonds, how to hedge for a stock correction and why midcaps might be the market sweet spot.
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Nov 23, 2024 • 32min
Episode 39: How To Trade the Risk-On Rally. With Dale Pinkert
US stocks, the dollar and bitcoin are all ripping higher. Maggie Lake sits down with Dale Pinkert, Trading Coach at TradeGateHub, to talk about how much further this risk-on rally can run and the key levels to watch to see if sentiment is turning. Spoiler alert - Dale is a little concerned that, "everyone is in the pool".
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*We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice

Nov 20, 2024 • 32min
Episode 38: Are Macro Storm Clouds Gathering? With Noelle Acheson
Risk appetite is riding high, but could macro developments derail animal spirits? Maggie Lake sits down with the ever thoughtful Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto is Macro Now substack, to look at the risks around stretched US equity valuations and the strong dollar. Noelle also looks at whether the crypto rally has room to run and what the introduction of BTC ETF options means for this nascent asset class.
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*We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Nov 18, 2024 • 33min
Episode 37: What's Powering the US Dollar & Economy Higher? With Vincent Deluard
The US dollar hit its highest level in a year following the US election. What is driving the rally and what does it mean for the global economy? Maggie Lake sits down with Vincent Deluard, Director of Global Macro Strategy at Stone X, to discuss what some call the US dollar wrecking ball. Vincent also talks about the hidden causes of the US growth miracle and the risk of a second wave of inflation.
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*We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Nov 16, 2024 • 36min
Episode 36: Can Bitcoin Break 100K? With Mish Schneider
Cryptocurrencies have been on a tear ever since Donald Trump won the election, but can the rally last? Maggie Lake sits down with Mish Schneider, Chief Strategist at Marketgauge.com to talk about the outlook for Bitcoin and whether the digital currency can finally punch above that 100k level. Mish also looks at which sectors and stocks could benefit from Trump policies and what levels to watch for bonds and precious metals.
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*We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Nov 13, 2024 • 31min
Episode 35: Are Stocks Priced For Perfection? With Sam Rines
Not necessarily is the short answer. Maggie Lake sat down with Sam Rines, Macro Strategist at Wisdom Tree, to talk about where stocks go from here and Sam finds a lot of reason for optimism, especially when you look at the US consumer. Sam also discusses the outlook for AI spend, importance of data and risks from tariffs.
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*We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Nov 11, 2024 • 42min
Episode 34: The Coming Huge Rotation. With Cem Karsan
Maggie Lake sat down with Cem Karsan, Founder of Kai Volatility, to get his take on the Trump rally that has seen stocks, crypto and the US dollar all skyrocket. Cem draws on his deep knowledge of the options markets to explain why this is about so much more than one candidate, the big changes that populism will bring and areas where investors can look for opportunity amid the volatility.
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Nov 11, 2024 • 49min
Episode 33: Refinancing Crisis Coming? With Michael Howell
Michael Howell, managing director of Cross Border Capital, joins Maggie Lake to discuss the liquidity landscape, the US' debt problem, and why inflation remains a major threat. He shares how the Fed and Treasury are manipulating bond yields, explains the return of a different kind of bond vigilante, warns of the risks of rising bond market volatility, and discusses why China's economic stimulus may not be the silver bullet many hope for. A must-watch for anyone concerned about the future of global financial markets. Recorded November 8, 2024.
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*We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.