The Macro Trading Floor

The Macro Trading Floor

Author: Alfonso Peccatiello & Brent Donnelly Language: English Episodes: 100
Alfonso Peccatiello and Brent Donnelly bring the high-stakes energy of a dealing room straight to your headphones with The Macro Trading Floor. This isn't a dry lecture on economic theory; it's a dynamic conversation where complex global themes-from central bank decisions and inflation trends to geopolitical shifts and technological disruptions-are translated into clear market language. You'll hear their unfiltered analysis and genuine back-and-forth, which often leads to specific, actionable ideas for navigating currencies, bonds, and equities. The discussion naturally spans business, investing, and news, reflecting the hosts' own trading-floor mentality where all information is connected. Tune in for a blend of seasoned perspective and lively debate that makes understanding the forces moving your money both engaging and practical. Each episode of this podcast feels like getting a direct feed from two experts who are as focused on the "why" behind market moves as they are on the potential opportunities those moves create.
Episodes
Yes, But What Will Break Markets? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:47
This week Alf and Brent discuss how markets seem to be on the lookout for a release valve for the combination of a Fed talking about cuts while nominal growth doesn't call for them: commodiites, bond markets, and the US…
The Next Big Trade? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:00
Markets are in reflation mode with commodities getting bid all over the place: not only gold and crude oil, but also silver, copper, zinc, you name it. Also, the US Dollar is showing signs of topping and it all starts to…
Macro Traders Reflections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:59
Alf welcomes back Brent to the show, and the co-host duo discusses macro data, Fed's Waller speech, Japan and China. But most importantly they share thoughts and observations about the current low volatility market regim…
Dario Perkins: These Central Banks Better Pivot Fast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:46
This week Alf welcomes Dario Perkins to the show. Dario discusses how we got here with much more benign inflationary dynamics without a big damage to labor markets - hint: Central Bankers were lucky more than skilled. Da…
Volatility is Coming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:38
The bond market is waking up to the idea that inflation might be a bit stickier and the Fed's hands are tied. Alf and Brent discuss what this implies for global macro asset classes, and highlight a few trade ideas. Sign…
Animal Spirits Running Loose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:02
Alf and Brent discuss how animal spirits seem to be running loose in several asset classes. Signs are evident not only in stocks but also in gold, Bitcoin and option markets. They also focus on Japan and the potential te…
Macro Opportunities Around The World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:31
Alf and Brent discuss the outlook for the US economy, and how bond markets have adjusted their pricing to reflect the odds of a soft landing. Is there a trade maybe? They then move their focus to Canada, Europe, New Zeal…
It's Back! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:58
The Macro Trading Floor is back! And there are quite some surprises...
This Is It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:27
A last, fascinating tour across global macro asset classes before Alf and Andreas switch the lights off for a while. Want to keep up with Andreas and Alf’s macro views? You can keep up with Andreas through the brand new…
The ECB Hikes As The Fed Pauses - Is This 2008 Again? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:21
In this episode, Alf and Andreas discuss the decisions from the Fed, ECB and Bank of Japan. In a few episodes, The Macro Trading Floor is about to stop for a while: want to keep up with Andreas and Alf’s macro views? You…