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Market Maker

AmplifyME
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IPO
Debt
Tesla
Spirit Airlines
US Federal Reserve
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M&A
Inflation
Interest Rates
Artificial Intelligence
Davos
Amer Sports
Macy's
Antitrust
Jetblue
Bank Of England
Enrique Iglesias
Venture Capital
Saudi Arabia

The AmplifyME Market Maker Podcast makes finance fun and easy to understand. Hosted by LinkedIn Top Voice Anthony Cheung and trader-turned-founder Piers Curran, each week they break down the biggest market stories and trends shaping the global economy. Get real insight, boost your commercial awareness, and learn how markets really work, with top guests from leading banks, hedge funds, and asset ma... more

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In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we review Q1 investment banking league tables and the rebound in global M&A activity.

We discuss the key drivers behind deal flow, including interest rates, financing conditions, and geopolitical risk, an... more

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the recent surge in oil prices, rising stagflation risks, and the impact on global financial markets.

With crude trading in a key $100-$120 range, we explore what’s driving volatility, how d... more

In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the surge in oil prices, the growing risk of $200 oil, and the controversy around large trades placed just minutes before a Trump headline hit the market. Is this insider trading, smart posit... more

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This week on the Market Maker Podcast, we break down a $27 billion AI deal between Meta and Nebius and what it reveals about the global race for compute power. We also dive into Unicredit’s $28 billion move on Commerzbank and why it’s become one of E... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Leeson
Former rogue trader whose actions led to the collapse of Barings Bank
Barings Bank (historical)
Episode: The Rogue Trader Who Broke Barings Bank: A Conversation with Nick Leeson
Shah Malik
Economics and management student at King's College London, soon to be an investment banking analyst at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
Episode: Investment Banking: The Mindset & Tactics That Get You In
Dr. Lupin Rahman
A senior fixed income portfolio manager with over 25 years of experience in macroeconomics, sovereign credit, emerging markets, and sustainable finance.
Author of The Sovereign Debt Investor
Episode: How to Think Like a Sovereign Debt Investor: Career Lessons from the IMF to Wall Street
Chloe Shepherd
Credit repo trader with nearly a decade of experience, previously at Citi and RBC.
Episode: What do traders ACTUALLY do? | Day in the Life of an Investment Bank Trader
Harvey Bracken-Smith
Student at Duke University, podcaster, and summer intern at Goldman Sachs.
Episode: From Student to Podcaster to Goldman Sachs Intern
Ji Young Park
Senior Portfolio Manager at Amundi
Amundi
Episode: How to Think and Act Like a Portfolio Manager: Real Career Advice for Finance Students
Stephen Barnett
Finance expert and returning guest
Episode: The $100bn Hostile Takeover: Netflix vs. Paramount
Mike Bell
Independent macro strategist formerly with JP Morgan
Episode: How to Think and Speak Like a Macro Strategist: Finance Career Skills Explained
Terri Duhon
Wall Street trader, board director, TEDx speaker, and author
Episode: Why Being Brave Beats Being Perfect in Finance | Terri Duhon - Trader, Board Director, TEDx Speaker

Hosts

Anthony Cheung
Host of Market Maker; AmplifyME
Piers Curran
Co-host, trader-turned-founder; AmplifyME

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Best finance podcast for students!

    By far the best podcast on current events in finance, as well as career guidance. I have listened to a wide range of podcasts in finance and no one quite gets it like Anthony and Piers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lllwppsksns
    South Africaa month ago
  • Show review

    Articulate and informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yessir102912
    Canada6 months ago
  • Enjoyable & informative

    Really enjoy catching up on events in markets and finance with Anthony and Piers. This is a show that summarises all the key themes and events, with explanations of what’s behind the numbers. Really informative and educational and for those looking for a career in markets & finance, it’s essential listening. But more than that, this is a podcast for anyone interested in economic current affairs, markets, geopolitics and macro-themes. Consistently great content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ADWG_81
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Learn about the world of Financial markets

    A great listen every week from Anthony and colleagues on how to land a job in as well as about the world of the financial markets. Topics are diverse and insight-full, giving the listener a really use-full background understanding. I always look forward to the sessions with Pearce !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TJHit
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great insights and market intelligence

    A great way to deepen our understanding of the markets and corporate finance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TJHit
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The show is articulate and informative and helps listeners understand key market themes.
High-quality macro and market insights with accessible explanations for both newbies and professionals.
Listeners appreciate clear explanations of market moves and macro context, plus career guidance.

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How to Think Like a Sovereign Debt Investor: Career Lessons from the IMF to Wall Street
Q: What is the defining trait you look for in those you hire?
Curiosity is the number one requirement, along with a low maintenance mindset.
How to Think Like a Sovereign Debt Investor: Career Lessons from the IMF to Wall Street
Q: What is that difference? So you've lived in DC, Newport Beach, so you've gone from one end of America to the other, literally, in NYC.
The US culture was extremely different, very high-paced, much more transactional, at least working culture.
How to Break Into Investment Banking: What Top Interns Do Differently
Q: How can students make sure they are ready when the call comes for their internship?
Build your technical skill set, familiarize yourself with tools like Excel, and start to think like a banker before starting the job.
How to Break Into Investment Banking: What Top Interns Do Differently
Q: What would you suggest for those who haven't studied finance but want to break into banking?
Identify your unique selling point and relate your existing skills to investment banking.
How to Break Into Investment Banking: What Top Interns Do Differently
Q: How do you manage the balance between academics and the application process?
It involves constantly seeking productivity and utilizing time efficiently, while also detaching and enjoying personal time.

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A weekly finance show that makes market events and macro themes accessible to a broad audience. It covers big-picture trends in equities, fixed income, and derivatives, with practical takeaways for professionals and students aiming to boost commercial awareness. The hosts frequently spotlight career paths in finance, share interview insights from bankers, hedge funds, and asset managers, and explain how complex topics like AI, macro policy, and geopolitical risk translate into real-world trading and investment decisions. A standout aspect is the conversational, approachable style paired with deep-dive analysis across a wide range of timely topics.

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1. The Markets
2. Exchanges
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4. Thoughts on the Market
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1. Nick Leeson
2. Shah Malik
3. Dr. Lupin Rahman
4. Chloe Shepherd
5. Harvey Bracken-Smith
6. Ji Young Park
7. Stephen Barnett
8. Mike Bell

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