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Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong and other markets nerds at the Financial Times explain the big ideas behind what’s happening in finance right now. Every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Unhedged is on a break over the holidays, so we wanted to share an episode from our fellow FT podcast, Behind the Money. When international private equity groups first entered Japan at the turn of the 21st century, newspapers criticised them as vultu... more

Katie Martin spent a restful 20 hours on a plane coming up with some devilishly hard questions for her colleagues, Rob Armstrong and John Foley. Today on the show, we find out who is the best at making wild guesses. Also, all three unveil their new y... more

Here’s another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, The Big Short Companion from Against the Rules, hosted by bestselling author Michael Lewis. Lewis’ popular book The Big Short is 15 years old, and to mark the occasion, Lewis is looking back on how the 20... more

Why do companies care about their share price so much? Is Switzerland in danger of losing its banks? What would regime change in Venezuela do to global oil markets? Today on the show, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong answer listener questions. Or try t... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Burry
Hedge fund manager known for predicting the subprime mortgage crisis
Episode: From Against the Rules: Michael Burry Speaks
Michael Stott
FT's man on Latin America
Financial Times
Episode: Will the US bail out Argentina?
Antoine Gara
Private equity expert
Financial Times
Episode: Private equity’s public reckoning
Aiden Reiter
Expert on the employment market in America
Unhedged Newsletter
Episode: The mystery of the vanishing jobs
Brendan Greeley
Formerly covered the Fed for Bloomberg Business Week and other outlets, now pursuing a PhD in the history of finance at Princeton.
Princeton University
Episode: What’s a central bank supposed to do?
Adam Posen
President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Episode: Swamp Notes: Trump’s case against Fed chair Powell
Claire Jones
FT's US economics editor, covering the Federal Reserve.
Financial Times
Episode: Swamp Notes: Trump’s case against Fed chair Powell
Lauren Fedor
FT's Deputy Washington Bureau Chief.
Financial Times
Episode: Swamp Notes: Trump’s case against Fed chair Powell
Ken Rogoff
Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund
Harvard University
Episode: The Economics Show: Trump is accelerating the dollar’s decline

Hosts

Katie Martin
Markets columnist at Financial Times.
Rob Armstrong
US Finance commentator at the Financial Times, Co-host of Unhedged newsletter.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • NO MORE AI BUBBLES

    Please do not generate any more episodes about the potential AI bubble. This is the lamest excuse for “financial reporting” I’ve seen in many many years. Surely there must be something else you can talk about??

    Two smart people like you guys?

    If you talk about a bubble for 30 years, and then the bubble bursts, does that then make you a good journalist? Does that prove you were right?

    Or does it even matter at that point, because no one will be listening anymore?

    I mean, honestly, I think you... more

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    1
    Beverly Hosk
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic

    I wish I could give this show five stars over and over! Brilliant podcast - Katie & Rob are a perfect mix of smart, informed and hilarious. Uber enjoyable, laugh out loud constantly and come away having learnt a lot - a dream

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Csel1234
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Love the content and especially the tone. Katie’s fantastic, and the easy banter is funny and entertaining without ever being self satisfied or too much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aoibh Hester
    United Arab Emirates2 months ago
  • Top 10 in both Comedy and Economics

    A real gem of a podcast, easily top 10 in either category above. The regular presenters Katie and Robert are fantastic and really bounce off eachother, can’t recommend highly enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paulnk
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Top banana

    Insightful discussion with humour. Anything that appeals to me (40s) and my son (11) is a good un. Deceptively simple questions generate great conversation and a considered mull for the rest of our day. Long on The Goonies and Back to the Future, Short on smart watches (trust me). Obvs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iamthebeastmasterhearmeroar
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Some feedback suggests a desire for a wider variety of topics beyond recurring themes, indicating room for broader financial discourse.
Overall, the podcast is highly rated for its blend of entertainment and valuable insights into current financial trends.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous style of analysis, often commending the chemistry between the hosts.

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Quiz show!
Q: What is the bond amount issued by Meta on October the 30th?
John guessed 40 billion while Rob thought 28 billion was correct. The actual amount was 30 billion.
Quiz show!
Q: What is the name of Meta's avatar-filled social virtual reality experience?
It is called Horizon Worlds.
Quiz show!
Q: What was the tariff rate imposed on the herd of McDonald Islands on Liberation Day?
John guessed 10% while Rob thought it was 15%. The correct rate was 10%.
We take some questions
Q: What are the implications for global markets on the USA taking an increasingly active stance in attacking the Maduro regime?
Expect minimal impact on global markets as markets typically don't react strongly to geopolitical tensions unless there's a significant macro reason.
We take some questions
Q: Why are shareholders so relaxed about the erosion of shareholder rights?
Shareholders often only care about corporate governance once something goes wrong, typically when stock prices are rising, they don't care about rights.

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Featuring sharp insights and engaging banter, this series offers discussions on pivotal financial topics, including market trends, inflation, and economic policies. The hosts, often joined by expert guests, probe into the nuances of finance with a blend of humor and informative analysis, ensuring listeners grasp complex concepts without feeling overwhelmed. Unique to the series is its combination of serious financial discourse with a lighthearted tone, allowing for both education and entertainment. Examining themes from hedge fund strategies to consumer behavior in a K-shaped economy, it serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the current economic landscape.

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