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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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Latest Episodes

World markets continue to be down on the dollar. Today on the show, Katie Martin and senior markets correspondent Ian Smith discuss how inflation, politics and trade are weighing on the once mighty greenback. Also, they go short curling and long weal... more

For more than 170 years, Wells Fargo built a reputation as an all-American Main Street lender. Now, it is charting a new path and pushing into investment banking, something that many other banks have tried and failed to do. The FT’s US banking editor... more

Buried deep in the heart of this week’s US jobs report is a hint that companies may be increasing hiring to build all those AI data centres we keep hearing about. Also on the show, Rob Armstrong and Katie Martin parse what the report says about the U... more

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party dominated in a snap election on Sunday and the country’s stock market loved it. This week, the Nikkei 225 hit an all-time high. Today on the show, Hakyung Kim joins Katie Martin a... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Smith
Oil expert
Episode: Imperialism and the markets
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

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 1.7k ratings
  • Best edutainment

    Informative and with a good sense of humor - big fan here from Germany!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnkeP_07
    Germany22 days ago
  • Katie’s Great

    Rob is a self important jerk and he needs to get over TACO. Is this seriously his career high water mark, an acronym? It drives me nuts how much he interrupts generally, and patronizes her, in particular. This is lazy, insecure behavior which does not make him look smarter. And we get it, he’s not very smart.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nbsfmc
    United States25 days ago
  • Amusing on the page but not on audio

    The FT is having a hard time hitting its stride with podcasts. I have lost count of how many they have tried and quietly dropped over the years. Compare it to the Journal’s and Bloomberg’s podcasts. They have real staying power. They are not gimmicky!

    Unhedged is banking on some sort of weird chemistry between a crotchety American boomer (a man who wears khakis and tweeds, for God’s sake) and a Gen X Briton from I don’t know where. The two are supposed to be Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball for our ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    sidneyhart
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unhedged Gets to the Point

    Unhedged has become essential listening. Dropping every Tuesday and Thursday, the podcast offers smart, fast-moving conversations between Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong that make sense of the geopolitical news of the day and its impact on markets.

    What sets Unhedged apart is the balance it strikes: clever and incisive without ever feeling showy or obscure. Martin and Armstrong bring deep expertise, but they wear it lightly, translating complex macroeconomic and political developments into clear... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim in Zug
    Switzerlanda month ago
  • Terrific

    My favorite podcast on money and markets. Katie Martin is a gem; she’s funny and smart, but lacks the arrogance and condescension of the hosts of other financial podcasts. Listen and learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anglophile in Arcadia
    United Statesa month ago

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Many reviews highlight the informative nature of discussions, balancing complex financial topics with approachable language.
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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Imperialism and the markets
Q: Is there a way of making sense of the case for the US wanting this oil given that it's unprofitable right now?
The long-term benefit of Venezuelan oil reserves could afford profitable ventures if investments are made to modernize the infrastructure.
Imperialism and the markets
Q: What does the president mean when he says he's going to run Venezuela until something else happens?
It raises questions about the implications of United States actions in Venezuela and the legitimacy of the power shift.
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%.

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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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