The Macro Trading Floor

How To Trade Tariff Day

The UK Bond Market Is Imploding

The Most Hawkish Fed In Years - What Now?

In this podcast episode, the hosts examine how the markets responded to the Federal Reserve's December 2024 meeting, where Chair Powell issued an unexpectedly hawkish message. This surprise, despite the anticipation of rate cuts, triggered substantial sell-offs in both the bond and stock markets. The conversation shift...

The US Dilemma in 2025

Trading Trump 2.0

Trump's Secret Agenda

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the market's reactions and implications following the surprising "red wave" from the US midterm elections. They discuss how the market may have already priced in expected policy changes under a Trump administration, raising questions about whether trades based on assumptions o...

The Bond Market Is On Fire

Financial Repression Is Here To Stay

What If The Fed Made a Mistake?

Macro Risks On The Horizon

Unpacking The Chinese Stimulus Bazooka

In this episode, Alfonso Peccatillo and Brent Donnelly dive into the complexities of China's economy and the potential impact of stimulus measures. They discuss the shortcomings of previous financial strategies and stress the importance of strong fiscal policies for genuinely reviving the economy amid significant marke...

How To Trade The Fed Cutting Cycle

The World is Different Now

Will The Fed Cut by 25 or 50 bps?

How & When The Best Macro Investors Use Options

A Tale of Crowded Macro Trades

Macro Mayhem!

In this episode of "The Macro Trading Floor," Alfonso and Brent analyze the current state of the markets, focusing on bonds, the Japanese Yen, and potential implications of economic data. They discuss the possibility of Fed rate cuts, the skepticism surrounding the bond rally, and the potential for further yield declin...

Explaining This Brutal Stocks Sell-Off

Where To Find Cheap Macro Optionality

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