Podcast Episodes

Swamp Notes: Trump’s case against Fed chair Powell

Today, we're sharing an episode from our fellow FT podcast, Swamp Notes.

The US president is angry with the chair of the Federal Reserve over interest rates. He’s applying a lot of pressure on Jay Pow…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Economics Show: Trump is accelerating the dollar’s decline

Today, we're bringing you an episode from our fellow FT podcast, The Economics Show.

The US dollar has been in slow decline for around a decade – so says Kenneth Rogoff, Harvard professor, and former…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Little Railroad Merger That Could

On Tuesday, the American railroad giant Union Pacific announced its intention to buy Norfolk Southern, promising to fulfill Abraham Lincoln’s dream of a transcontinental railroad. Today on the show, …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The EU folds on tariffs

Experts agree: When it comes to tariffs, Europe just got trounced. So did the American consumer, who will pay these taxes. Today on the show, Rob Armstrong and Ben Hall, the FT’s Europe editor, discu…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Is M&A turning around?

When Republicans won the White House and both houses of Congress last fall, mergers and acquisitions bankers celebrated. But when President Donald Trump took office, M&A stagnated. Today on the show,…

Published on 5 months ago

Robotaxis, tech earnings and 24-hour trading

Today on the show, Aiden Reiter talks with Lex editor John Foley about three things to watch this summer: 24-hour trading, tech earnings and Tesla’s new approach to robotaxis. Also, they go short Ban…

Published on 5 months ago

Is Nvidia really worth $4tn?

Nvidia is now the most valuable company in America, as AI seems to power an unstoppable market. Today on the show, Katie Martin and Aiden Reiter ask if it reminds anyone of the dotcom bubble. Also th…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Heinz, Kraft and Warren Buffett

The acquisition of Heinz and Kraft by 3G Capital and Warren Buffett seemed like a classic play from the world’s most famous investor: buy boring staples with long histories and hold them forever. But…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The secret giant of finance

Jane Street is one of the biggest traders in the world, and they have become embroiled in accusations of market manipulation in India. Today on the show, Katie Martin and special guest Robin Wigglesw…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Three surprises that might spook the markets

Despite looming economic problems, the stock market continues to climb. Today on the show, Katie Martin, Rob Armstrong and Aiden Reiter ask what could finally end the party. Also they go short consul…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago