Unhedged

This podcast explores the impact of the Middle East conflict on the global economy, focusing on oil, gold, and the Japanese yen. They discuss the immediate effect of conflicts on oil prices, the role of the yen as a haven trade, and the competition between gold and government bonds. They also touch on running a half marathon and predicting private equity returns.

The podcast delves into the US election and the economic arguments between Democrats and Republicans. It discusses the impact of rising gas prices and housing costs on the economy. It also assesses the employment picture and highlights the strong US consumption-driven economy. The hosts explore voting factors, third quarter earnings, and cryptocurrency books.

The podcast explores the recent surge in US government bond yields and the correlation between bond yields and stock prices. It discusses deficits in bond markets, fiscal challenges faced by governments, and the unpredictability of bond markets. The hosts also reflect on their incorrect predictions and discuss the weakness of the Japanese yen and potential intervention.

Exploring the new world of high interest rates and its implications for assets, tech start-ups, and small countries with big loans. Also, discussing shorting small cap stocks and going long on London's grocery stores. Analyzing the Federal Reserve's battle with inflation, the impact of higher rates on different industries, the housing market, and developing economies heavily indebted in foreign currency. Highlighting the shift towards real economy investments amidst higher rates.

This podcast discusses the strong US dollar, its impact on major economies, the formation of a golden cross, sell-side notes on sterling, US inflation, interest rate predictions by Jamie Dimon, and the potential impact on smaller stocks and companies.

Seth Rogen and America Ferrera discuss the movie 'Dumb Money' and its portrayal of finance concepts. They question the accuracy of the narrative and talk about the impact on retail traders. The podcast also mentions meme stocks, a movie recommendation, and opinions on Jay Powell and auto workers.

Exploring the risky basis trade in finance and how it can lead to a financial crisis. Hedge funds profiting from pricing differences between treasury bonds and futures. The potential risks of manipulating the treasuries market and its consequences. Examining funds making money from market anomalies and the importance of financial stability. Discussing upcoming central bank decisions and opinions on comedian Hassan Minaj.

Robyn Grew, CEO of Man Group, discusses the challenges of reading markets, the role of central banks, the impact of AI on asset management, US stocks, inflation control, and embracing failure and fostering innovation in the finance industry.

The podcast discusses the significance of three upcoming IPOs, including a chip designer, Instacart, and Birkenstock. They explore the implications for the market and share their opinions, including a light-hearted conversation about Birkenstock sandals. The chapter also examines the success and potential risks of Birkenstock, compares it to Crocs, and discusses market sentiment towards IPOs and the unpredictable fluctuations that can occur. The speakers also mention their positions on Elon Musk's reputation and the Euro, speculating on market reactions and policy consequences.

In this podcast, the hosts explore the divergent trends in housing prices in the US and the UK, discuss the impact of changes in mortgage markets, and highlight the difficulties of homeownership. They also tease about foreign interest in Turkish assets and share their change of opinion on interest rates, while joking about Canada's economy.