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Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a blunt, candid recap of a headline-packed weekend: President Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, market risk-off moves in thin holiday liquidity, a haven bid into gold and bonds, bitcoin and base metals under pressure, and sharp moves in energy and European gas.

They also preview the week ahead — Davos, Fed chair speculation, key UK employment and inflation data, corporate earnings, and ongoing geopolitical volatility — advising listeners to monitor headlines and stay cautious.

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a fast, unfiltered morning market wrap with trades, technical levels and a dose of humor. Clive’s market notes cover equities, commodities and FX while the pair discuss the latest moves in the yen, Bitcoin, oil and base metals.

The episode’s main focus is the looming U.S. Congress funding deadline, the risk of a partial government shutdown and what that could mean for defense, DHS and markets. They also touch on geopolitical headlines, US–Taiwan trade talk, and the ongoing UK statistics (ONS) problems.

Ryan and Michael deliver a fast, opinionated market roundup covering UK GDP that beat expectations largely due to Jaguar Land Rover's production rebound, parabolic moves in silver and gold, and broader equity, FX and bond action.

They unpack data distortions, construction weakness, U.S. retail strength, and geopolitical headlines, and preview a pivotal UK data week ahead.

Ryan and Michael deliver a raw, uncut market update covering record-breaking moves in gold, silver and base metals, plus Treasury and dollar swings following US inflation data.

They debate Trump’s calls on Fed policy and rate caps, review JP Morgan’s mixed earnings and UK fiscal pressures, and unpack CME’s push into retail futures.

Episode closes with a look ahead at upcoming US data, bank reports and geopolitical developments affecting markets.

Hosts Ryan and Michael recap a volatile trading day after news of DOJ subpoenas to the Fed, Powell's defiant response, an initial sell-off across U.S. assets and a quick market rebound with record highs in the S&P.

They discuss Japan’s likely snap election under the new prime minister, the implications for stimulus, the yen and possible Bank of Japan/Ministry of Finance action.

They also cover tech headlines — Apple’s tie-up with Google’s Gemini for Siri — and flag today's US CPI, the start of earnings season and a 30‑year Treasury auction.

This episode covers the dramatic escalation between the White House and the Federal Reserve after the DOJ served a grand jury subpoena to the Fed, and Chair Powell’s rare, direct video response defending Fed independence.

Hosts also review the weekend and Friday market moves, dissect the December jobs report (including why healthcare hiring masks weakness elsewhere), and preview key events this week like CPI, bank earnings, and central bank commentary.

Ryan and Michael recap a quiet trading day and break down the big events to watch: the December US nonfarm payrolls, a possible Supreme Court ruling on IEPA tariffs, and market-moving headlines including Trump’s MBS order and renewed Glencore–Rio Tinto merger talks.

They also debate the Bank of England’s policy stance and the risk of a policy error as UK growth stalls, and offer context on data revisions, sectoral job gains, and what could move central bank decisions in the weeks ahead.

Hosts Ryan and Michael dive into market moves, eurozone inflation surprises, and geopolitical noise around Venezuelan oil and a curious tanker.

They debate the merits of ADP versus NFP jobs data, discuss potential tariff rulings and market implications, and preview key economic releases for the day.

Expect frank banter, live recording authenticity, and a mix of market insight with offbeat humour.

Hosts Michael and Ryan riff through the latest market moves, unpacking Venezuela’s political drama and why markets largely shrugged it off, with energy and precious metals the main movers.

They also criticise the Dow’s price-weighted flaws, preview today’s PMI and inflation data, and discuss Tesla’s UK sales slump as BYD gains ground — a quick, candid market roundup with banter.

Hosts Ryan and Michael unpack the weekend's dramatic U.S. operation in Venezuela — from Maduro's arrest to the complex reality of Venezuelan oil, infrastructure needs, and geopolitical consequences.

They also cover market reactions, key economic data, and the week ahead, delivering a mix of market insight and lively debate.

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a lively year-end market roundup covering risk-on rallies, major central bank decisions (BoE rate cut, ECB pause, BoJ hike), a soft US CPI print with collection quirks, UK retail weakness, and big headlines from TikTok, OpenAI, Trump, NVIDIA and major debt issuance plans.

The episode closes with year-end cautions about thin trading, festive sign-offs, and thanks to listeners as the team signs off until 2026.

The hosts deliver a fast-paced, irreverent market roundup with humour and strong language, covering equity moves, key central bank decisions, and big tech headlines.

Topics include Trump’s speech and military bonus, Micron’s earnings, OpenAI and AI funding rumours, Oracle’s data centre drama, commodity moves, and upcoming BOE/ECB/BoJ policy decisions and US CPI—their take on what to watch next.

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a candid, live market roundup covering the latest UK inflation surprise, expectations of Bank of England rate cuts, and weakening US jobs data that may push the Fed toward cuts.

They also discuss commodity moves, corporate headlines, and major tech stories like OpenAI and Apple.

Expect blunt commentary, market levels from Clive Lambert, upcoming data and Fed speakers, and a quick look at earnings and M&A — all recorded with a casual, swear-filled tone.

A candid, irreverent market roundup covering UK jobs weakness, the US November payrolls preview, Fed chair speculation, and major corporate news including Ford’s $19.5B EV charge.

The hosts warn about thin year-end trading, review commodities and tech moves, and discuss crypto, exchanges and macro headlines to watch before the holidays.

Ryan and Michael deliver a live, unscripted market roundup covering Friday’s equity wobble, AI-related earnings and supply concerns, and key overnight headlines including SpaceX IPO chatter, iRobot bankruptcy and geopolitical developments.

The episode also previews a busy week of central bank decisions and economic data—BOJ policy, UK and US indicators—and warns listeners about thin year‑end liquidity and trading risks as 2025 closes out.

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a rapid Friday morning market roundup: U.S. futures and several commodities hit record highs, UK GDP shows renewed contraction, and the Fed moves to safeguard regional bank appointments.

Highlights include big moves in metals and energy, Oracle’s sharp drop and Larry Ellison’s losses, Disney’s tie-up with OpenAI, Rivian’s AI chip plans, and regulatory and policy shifts in the U.S. and EU.

With a light economic calendar and markets in year‑end mode, the episode wraps up with a look ahead to potential weekend risks and the quiet run-up to Christmas.

Ryan and Michael recap the FOMC's 25 basis point cut, the committee's more data-dependent guidance and the Fed's short-term Treasury purchases (not F*CKING QE).

Markets briefly rallied then pulled back as the dollar weakened; metals and commodities saw mixed moves while Oracle's results hit tech stocks after hours.

Other headlines include Bank of Canada and SNB holds, BOJ rate expectations, Mexico tariffs, and corporate updates from SoftBank and Adobe.

The hosts flag upcoming US jobless claims and next week’s jobs report and warn that liquidity will be thin as markets head into the holidays.

Hosts Ryan and Michael preview the day’s markets and major events, with the Federal Reserve meeting the clear focus and a widely expected 25 basis point rate cut.

The episode covers market technicals, commodities rallying (notably silver and copper), and key macro drivers including labour data and trade headlines.

They also discuss geopolitical and tech developments — from NVIDIA’s H200 chip export debate and proposed location-verification software to Trump’s tariff talk — plus major corporate moves and central bank updates like the Bank of Canada decision.

Hosts Michael and Ryan riff through yesterday's thin, holiday-season markets — bond sell-offs, mixed commodities, and rising dollar — while previewing the big event: the upcoming FOMC meeting and Chair Powell's press conference.

They also discuss US-China tech trade (NVIDIA chips), AI policy moves, geopolitical tensions in Asia, and corporate M&A noise, delivering a lively, candid roundup to prepare traders for the next 24 hours.

Ryan and Michael run through the weekend and Friday market moves, from Clive Lambert’s futures update and commodity all-time highs to surging buybacks, SpaceX IPO chatter and Netflix’s big acquisition.

They cover surprising Canadian jobs data, central bank jawboning and key corporate headlines.

Looking ahead they preview a busy week focused on the FOMC decision and dot plot, several central bank announcements, treasury auctions and notable earnings, while touching on trade and geopolitical developments affecting markets.

Hosts Ryan and Michael kick off a casual, candid Friday morning episode with hangover humour and rapid-fire market talk. They recap a quiet market session, recent economic data and lively headlines from politics and tech.

Key topics include surprisingly low US jobless claims, expectations of a BOJ rate hike, proposed US limits on NVIDIA chip sales to China, Meta’s metaverse cuts, Google’s Gemini rollout, SoftBank’s AI plans, and notable moves in commodities like copper. The episode closes with a look ahead to upcoming GDP and US PCE data and more banter about beers and weekend plans.

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a lively morning briefing covering market moves, key economic data and headline news. They discuss sterling's rally driven by dollar weakness and technical flows, mixed US macro prints (ADP and ISM), and market action across equities, commodities and bonds. Other highlights include the Tunbridge Wells water crisis and on-air rant, Nvidia's talks on export controls and China, the Fed and Treasury developments, possible BOJ rate moves, tech sector shifts, and the FTSE 100 reshuffle — all wrapped in the podcast's trademark banter and frank commentary.

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a candid, fast-paced Morning Blast covering market moves, political headlines and corporate news.

The episode blends humour with sharp analysis as they review equity and commodity action, central bank chatter and key economic data.

Highlights include discussion of President Trump’s comments on the next Fed chair, China’s soybean buying, Bitcoin and precious metals activity, Airbus delivery cuts, AI chip updates from Amazon, and upcoming economic releases — all wrapped in the show’s informal, outspoken style.

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a candid live recap of yesterday’s market action, key futures levels, and what to watch in today’s trading — from S&P pauses to commodity breakouts.

They discuss UK political fallout including the OBR chief’s resignation and potential US–UK pharma trade impacts, plus global headlines on rare earths, energy and macro data like the ISM PMI.

The episode rounds out with corporate and AI news: Nvidia’s deals, OpenAI’s internal 'code red' response to Google’s Gemini, and other overnight stories investors should note.

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a candid morning roundup covering last week’s market moves and the weekend’s headlines. They discuss the CME outage and thin trading, the UK budget controversy around Rachel Reeves and the OBR, and key price action in S&P, DAX, Bitcoin, gold and silver.

The episode also covers global developments — BOJ rate hints, Micron’s investment in Japan, US consumer spending, and upcoming economic events like PMIs, ISM, and Eurozone CPI — with blunt commentary and market implications for the week ahead.

Hosts Ryan and Michael review a chaotic Friday session where a CyrusOne data‑centre cooling issue halted CME futures and affected FX platforms, leaving liquidity thin during the Thanksgiving weekend.

They critique the UK budget as uninspiring — spending pushed forward while tax rises are back‑loaded and politically uncertain — and highlight fall‑out risks for the housing market.

Other key takeaways include concerns over heavy borrowing tied to OpenAI data‑centres, OPEC holding output steady, ECB commentary on near‑term policy, and a slow global news flow amplifying market gaps.

Hosts Ryan and Michael recap recent market moves and deliver a focused analysis of the UK Budget, outlining a "smorgasbord" of tax increases (income tax threshold freezes, salary-sacrifice changes, council tax revaluation and a mansion tax, EV pay‑per‑mile, tourist and gambling levies) alongside selected spending measures.

They explain the likely fiscal shortfall, OBR downgrades, borrowing plans and risks to credibility, flag how markets may react, and run through key US economic and tech headlines — all with lively banter, rants and humour.

Hosts Ryan and Michael run through last weeks market moves, key technical levels, and major headlines ahead of Wednesdays UK budget — including rumours of a mansion tax, council tax revaluation, and frozen rail fares.

The episode also covers US market drivers: a dovish repricing of Fed policy, delays to CPI data, NVIDIA-China export talks, and an overnight news roundup of global macro and political developments.

Finish with a look at the week ahead: key data releases, central bank actions, and what to watch in thin holiday trading.

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver a live, unedited Morning Blast covering a sharp market sell-off, Treasury and commodity moves, Bitcoin weakness, and the latest US jobs data.

They also unpack weak UK retail and borrowing figures ahead of the budget and flag potential weekend gapping risks.

The episode mixes market analysis with risky innuendos, birthday celebrations, and a rundown of today’s key economic releases and central bank speakers to watch.

Ryan and Michael break down the day’s market movers — Nvidia’s blowout results boosting US futures, a hawkish re-pricing of Fed cuts, weak German data and UK budget headlines.

They preview the important (and delayed) US September jobs report and other economic reads, with live banter, technical levels and listener notes.

This episode is recorded live, unedited, and mixes market analysis with on-the-desk commentary and studio moments.

Ryan and Michael recap yesterday’s market moves with Clive’s technical update — equities softened, bonds and commodities swung, and Bitcoin and metals showed choppy action. They discuss key levels, sector snapshots and the latest headlines shaping sentiment.

The hosts also rant about a Treasury “gilt” gaffe, debate the likelihood of a Bank of England rate cut, preview Nvidia’s crucial earnings and AI partnerships, and flag today’s data: eurozone inflation, a US 20‑year bond auction, FOMC minutes and Nvidia’s report.

Michael and Ryan cut through the crap and provide listeners with the best morning show on markets by far

Ryan and Michael recap a volatile weekend in markets — from Clive Lambert's technical levels and a sharp gilt sell-off to trade news and corporate moves — and unpack the political and fiscal uncertainty ahead of the UK budget.

This episode previews the week ahead: delayed US jobs data and FOMC minutes, Nvidia earnings, retail reports, and the potential market impact of budget leaks, trade developments, and inflation releases.

Ryan and Michael deliver a live, unedited Friday roundup of global markets, political headlines and key economic moves.

Highlights include a UK budget U‑turn and gilt selloff, bitcoin volatility, China slowdown signals, US data delays after a shutdown, and major tech and trade updates.

Ryan and Michael give a raucous morning roundup of market moves and macro news: global indices rally, gold and silver hit highs while oil slides, and UK GDP shows anaemic growth largely affected by a Jaguar Land Rover cyber incident.

The US government shutdown has ended but October CPI and some jobs data may be lost or delayed; the hosts also cover Fed commentary, Nvidia and IBM tech updates, Waymo’s driverless taxi plans, EU probes of Google, and even Scotland planning its first bonds.

Ryan and Michael review yesterday’s market action and technical reads, discuss UK political rumblings about a potential leadership challenge, and outline the reopened WASPI pension compensation probe. They also run through global macro headlines — US jobs reports, China’s semiconductor squeeze, FX moves and energy developments — and preview today’s key items including treasury supply, Fed speakers and upcoming earnings.

💣 The Morning Blast Jumpstart your day with an explosive dose of financial market insight. Hosted by Michael Brown (Senior Market Analyst at Pepperstone www.pepperstone.com) and Ryan Paisey (Founder of PiQ Suite www.piqsuite.com), The Morning Blast delivers a fast-paced, bar-side take on what’s moving global markets. Each morning, the team breaks down everything traders need to know before the bell: -Technical analysis from Clive Lambert of FuturesTechs www.futurestechs.co.uk  setting up the charts and key levels. -Market recap with Michael, covering what happened overnight and why it matters or is just noise. -Headline rundown from Ryan, powered by PiQ Suite’s Substack  piqsuite.substack.com curated by Zack Eiseman, giving you the stories that actually move the needle. -Day ahead preview with Michael’s sharp macro insight and a dose of the Ryan’s signature banter - a mix of serious market chat and lighthearted nonsense. Streamed live weekdays at 8:30 AM London time on the @PiQSuite Podbean livestream, or catch up anytime on your favourite podcast platform. Start your day smarter and a little louder with The Morning Blast.

Hosts Ryan and Michael recap overnight market moves — a risk-on rally in US equities as the government shutdown nears resolution, gains in metals and mixed moves across commodities and bonds.

They contrast that with grim UK labour-market data showing rising unemployment and payrolls falling, discuss policy implications for the upcoming budget, and run through key corporate and macro headlines to watch today.

Hosts Ryan and Michael recap market moves from Friday and the weekend, focusing on the developing bipartisan plan to reopen the U.S. government and how markets reacted.

They cover key headlines — UK budget rumours, ECB leadership changes, travel disruptions, and tech/AI updates including Nvidia wafer demand and Samsung credit card talks — and explain the likely impacts for the week ahead.

Ryan and Michael deliver a brisk Friday edition covering overnight market moves, central bank signals and major headlines.

They recap Clive Lambert’s technical market notes, equity and commodity action, and key policy moves from the Bank of England and other G10 central banks.

The episode also covers trade and tech developments (including Nvidia and AI policy), UK budget rumours, US layoffs and shutdown impacts, rare-earth supply efforts, and the economic data to watch this afternoon — a concise weekend briefing and what to monitor next.

Ryan and Michael review yesterday's market wobble and explain why pullbacks are normal amid ongoing bullish fundamentals.

They discuss currency moves, equities, commodities and technical support levels while poking fun at political narratives.

The episode also covers US–China trade updates, tech and AI headlines, corporate layoffs, and key data/events to watch today including PMIs, ADP, ISM services and several notable earnings releases.

Hosts react angrily to Rachel Reeves' pre-budget speech and warn of tough tax choices and a difficult UK budget, while market analysts break down immediate impacts.

The episode also covers technical market moves, crypto weakness, major AI and corporate deals, central bank signals, and global political headlines — all delivered in the host's usual volatile, unedited format.

Ryan and Michael run through the weekend and Friday market action, covering technical price moves, Fed commentary, US‑China trade developments, commodity shifts and major corporate headlines.

They preview the week ahead with manufacturing PMIs, central bank speakers, UK budget rumours, the US quarterly refunding and key earnings to watch.

Ryan and Michael run through yesterday's market moves with a technical update from Clive Lambert, the ECB decision and its awkward press conference, currency and commodity action, and notable macro headlines including China soybean purchases and the U.S. government shutdown.

The hosts also review major earnings and corporate news—Amazon, Apple, Netflix's stock split, Nvidia and AI deals—plus Fed chair interview updates and what to watch today (Eurozone flash CPI, Canadian GDP, Chicago PMI), closing with a reminder of the day’s related podcasts.

Hosts Ryan and Michael review global markets after the Feds 25bp cut, the Bank of Canada and BOJ decisions, and a surprise US-China meeting that eased trade tensions.

They discuss bond and FX moves, metal highs, energy outlooks, and major tech earnings reactions, mixing sharp market analysis with irreverent humor.

This episode covers policy splits at the Fed, balance sheet runway timing, trade developments from the Xi-Trump meeting, and the day ahead including key ECB and corporate reports — all delivered live with candid banter.

Good morning — join Ryan and Michael for a fast-paced roundup of yesterday’s market moves and what’s ahead.

With US stocks at record highs, major Fed and central bank decisions, mega-cap earnings from Microsoft, Google and Meta, and a high-stakes Trump–Xi meeting looming, there’s plenty to watch.

 

Expect analysis on AI partnerships, chips, commodities, and market risks in this lively live-recorded episode.

Hosts Ryan and Michael recap yesterday’s market action and preview a busy day ahead, with US equities hitting all‑time highs while gold retreats amid hopes from US‑China trade talks and the upcoming Trump‑Xi meeting.

They cover standout stories including Qualcomm’s new AI chips, Amazon layoff reports, OPEC output signals, UK fiscal pressures, and the start of the FOMC meeting alongside key corporate earnings.

Hosts Ryan and Michael Brown recap Friday's market surge driven by softer US inflation and positive US–China trade talks, with equities and commodities reacting and Bitcoin and metals catching bids.

They preview a busy week ahead with multiple central bank decisions, major tech earnings, trade developments, geopolitical headlines and key economic data that could move markets.

Hosts Ryan Paisey and Michael Brown deliver a rapid-fire wrap of markets — equities at fresh highs, softer bond futures, oil on the move and tech and corporate headlines driving trading sentiment.

They preview today’s US CPI and PMI releases, upcoming US–China trade talks and weekend headline risk, while flagging UK retail surprises and political tax chatter, all with a live, Friday-morning tone.

Hosts Ryan Paisey and Michael Brown recap yesterday's market action, covering Trump’s new sanctions on Russian oil, US-China trade talks, and the impact on stocks, oil and crypto.

They discuss corporate movers like Tesla and Apple, Fed and bank capital news, upcoming US CPI data, and what traders should watch going into the weekend.

Hosts Ryan Paisey and Michael Brown recap a volatile session where gold and silver suffered steep one-day declines, the dollar firmed and equities were largely flat. They review key headlines including US–China trade signals, tariff talk, Netflix’s Brazil tax hit, and tech developments like OpenAI’s new browser.

The show also covers softer UK inflation and market dovishness, rumors of new tax measures, the ongoing US government shutdown, and notable corporate earnings and central bank speakers to watch in the coming days.