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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oil prices remain surprisingly stable despite ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East and restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While analysts previously predicted significant price spikes, the market has been buffered by the release of strategic petroleum reserves and shifting trade patterns, i...
The Japanese yen’s recent weakness triggered an unprecedented joint currency intervention by the US and Japan, marking a rare shift in global financial policy. While the move aimed to stabilize the yen, the primary driver appears to be the protection of the US Treasury market. Japan, as a major holder of US government ...
Prediction markets have evolved from niche betting platforms into tools for gauging public sentiment and future financial outcomes, yet they present significant ethical and regulatory challenges. While these markets provide valuable, real-time information—often outperforming traditional financial indicators during vola...
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