Maggie Lake Talking Markets – Details, episodes & analysis

Maggie Lake sits down with Harry Melandri, senior advisor to Arque Advisors and author of the Respice Finem Substack, to wrap up a dramatic week for markets. Late breaking news that the Trump Administration may levy taxes on Canada, Mexico and China as soon as Feb 1st sparked selling and a whole lot of confusion. Harry talks about the interplay between politics and the markets and why he thinks the Fed may keep rates lower than they want. , Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake Connect with Harry on Substack: https://respicefinemmacro.substack.com/ Chapters 00:00 Tariffs and Market Reactions 06:01 Monetary Policy and Inflation Dynamics 12:55 Fiscal Policy and Deficit Challenges 18:51 The Future of Interest Rates 25:03 Investment Opportunities in a Volatile Market *We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

The Fed held rates steady, but it didn't take long for President Trump to criticize Powell. Maggie Lake sits down with Kevin Muir, author of the Macro Tourist newsletter to talk about interest rates, the impact of Trump tariff policy and why he thinks US equities are at risk for a big correction. They also talk about why he is bearish Canada and why every investor need to pay attention to foreign exchange markets. . Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake

For more on Kevin's work: https://substack.com/@themacrotourist

00:00 - Introduction: Kevin Muir on Market Risks and Opportunities 00:30 - Is the Fed on Hold? What’s Next for Interest Rates 01:20 - Market Overconfidence: The Cliff of Overconfidence vs. Wall of Worry 03:40 - AI, Tech, and the Market’s Reaction to DeepSeek 06:15 - Market Euphoria: Signs of a Topping Pattern? 08:38 - Rotation Risks: Will Small Caps and Value Stocks Take Over? 11:26 - Is Gold a Safe Haven or a Central Bank Game? 14:22 - How Bearish Is Kevin? The One-Year S&P Outlook 17:15 - Commodities: Copper, Platinum, and Palladium Opportunities 21:26 - Canada’s Economic Challenges: Housing, Debt, and Immigration 26:42 - Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Canada’s Vulnerability 30:49 - Trump’s Economic Plans and the Market’s Complacency 35:13 - The Biggest Market Risk: FX Volatility on the Horizon 37:52 - Closing Thoughts: How to Navigate an Uncertain Market

How should investors trade the Trump headlines? We're all getting a crash course today. The US dollar, treasuries, and stocks are all on the move after reports that President-elect Trump may take a more targeted approach to tariffs. Maggie Lake sits down with Dale Pinkert, trading coach at TradeGateHub, to talk about how to trade what looks to be a volatile start to the new trading year. Dale thinks a major change is in store for the US dollar and commodities. He breaks down his outlook, highlights key levels to watch and explains why he thinks mining stocks may be the best performing sector this year. Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake *We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Step back in time to the trading floors of Wall Street as Maggie Lake sits down with John Johnston, the veteran trader and author behind the Market Vibes Substack. With 50 years of trading experience, JJ shares fascinating stories from the pits, his journey from a runner in the 1970s to a respected market veteran, and the humanity behind the numbers. Discover how the trading environment shaped careers, the challenges of adapting to an ever-changing market, and the life lessons learned along the way. 🔔 Hit that subscribe button and join the conversation in the comments. Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Subscribe to Market Vibes here: https://jj745.substack.com/

It’s been quite a journey since we officially launched Maggie Lake Talking Markets on September 4. With our truly amazing guests, we’ve covered pretty much all asset classes and sectors, the winter volatility, the bearish and bullish cases on what happens next - oh, and that little ol’ election in November. It is of course difficult to make predictions, especially about the future (!) but one thing's for certain - 2025 is going to be a trip. To help prep for it, here's a quick compilation of the worries and expectations of our Talking Markets guests. And an all-important thank you for being here...! 🔔 Hit that subscribe button and join the conversation in the comments. Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com
We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

The US Fed cut rates at its last policy meeting of the year, but warned there may be fewer ahead sparking a massive sell-off in stocks and bonds. Maggie Lake sat down with Tony Greer, editor of the Morning Navigator newsletter, to talk about whether this is the start of a more serious pullback. Tony also discussed his outlook for energy, tech and where he sees opportunity in 2025. To get more from Tony, right this way: ‪@MacroDirtCast‬ 🎄This is the final episode of Talking Markets in 2024....! We're taking a break over the holidays, but normal Talking Markets service will be resumed on January 6. Thanks for joining us on this adventure so far, we can't wait for 2025. Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake

Bitcoin is soaring, meme coins are charging higher and Mag 7 stocks are back in the driver's seat. How should investors approach this relentless year-end rally? Maggie Lake sits down with Thomas Thornton, the founder of Hedge Fund Telemetry, who is very concerned about a market he calls, "..crazy, dangerous and the most speculative I've ever seen." Tommy gets real about where he has made mistakes, the casino culture we are living in and why he is worried a serious correction looms ahead. Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake

Spectra Markets President Brent Donnelly says we have sticky inflation, "which is not mission accomplished, at all." So, will sticky inflation throw a wrench in the Fed's plans? And with a total of 6 central banks meeting next week, are we in for a monetary regime change? Maggie Lake sits down with Brent to discuss these questions, as well as Brent's outlook on the dollar, euro, and yen, whether the market is too complacent about volatility, and more. It's the final Talking Markets Friday of 2024... enjoy.

You can find more of Brent's work here: https://www.spectramarkets.com/ Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake *We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

An as-expected inflation reading powered another strong advance for US stocks, but is this year end rally looking tired? Maggie Lake sits down with Rupert Mitchell, author of the Blind Squirrel Macro substack, who warns the US equity bull run is starting to look overextended. From his perch in Australia, Rupert talks about the international opportunities he thinks will outperform, the outlook for the US dollar and the trade China bears may be sleepwalking past. You can more of Rupert's work here: https://substack.com/@blindsquirrelmacro Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake
*We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice

Nine major central banks are meeting this week to decide monetary policy. Maggie Lake sits down with Weston Nakamura, author of Across the Spread substack, to discuss the outlook for the dollar and whether the Bank of Japan will buck the global trend and tighten. They'll also talk about why investors may be underestimating a powerful bid to US markets - Asian investors fleeing domestic troubles. Follow more of Weston's work here: https://substack.com/@acrossthespread Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com *We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.