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The central bankers’ rodeo
The central bankers of the world are just back from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where they gathered to discuss the global economy. Two new papers dropped at the event, and together they say a lot about wh…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
It’s tough out there for Goldman Sachs
The press has been savaging Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon. And only the Unhedged Podcast is brave enough to defend him. A little bit. Well, we’re not saying he’s the greatest ever, but there are a …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Hot new bad idea
Zero-day options are now almost 50 percent of the options market. But what are they? And why would anyone take these bets? Today on the show, host Ethan Wu and Alphaville’s Robin Wigglesworth discuss…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Disney’s Tragic Kingdom
In an alternate corner of the multiverse, Disney is a family-friendly company that reliably puts out iconic films and turns them into billions of dollars through licensing and theme park visits. In o…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
China slows down
China’s economy has been growing faster than almost any other for a generation, so a slowdown is unfamiliar territory. Today on the show we look at three indicators — the CPI, exports and property sa…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Icahn has problems?
Carl Icahn is one of the most successful investors of all time, but his bet against the US economy has cost him billions of dollars. Now Hindenburg Research, the short seller, has come after Icahn an…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
How bonds make — and break — nations
Bonds started as a tool of the state, but quickly came to determine its fortunes. Today on the show, FT Alphaville editor Robin Wigglesworth joins us to talk about how bonds have overtaken banking as…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Uber finally delivers
After a decade, billions of dollars and almost five years on the public markets, Uber has at last turned a profit. In the previous quarter, it made $326 million dollars. Today on the show, we ask: Wh…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
The case for a soft landing
Bringing down inflation can cause massive recessions. But three indicators suggest that this time it might be coming down without there being a crash. Today on the show, we look at how the latest CPI…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
The billionaire charged with insider trading
Joe Lewis, 86, is a billionaire. He made his money trading currency, among other things. And he likes to keep a low profile. That could change with his appearance in court this week in New York, resp…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago