This Is It

This Is It

Author: Alfonso Peccatiello & Brent Donnelly June 25, 2023 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 macro podcast called ‘Macro Sunday’ as well as through his research platform at www.stenoresearch.com, where you can currently get a 30% discount with the code ‘macro30’. Also remember to follow Andreas at @andreassteno on Twitter. Going to miss Alf’s views on TMTF? No worries! Alf offers a bespoke service for institutional investors where he provides dedicated research and trade ideas leveraging on his experience running money and having been in your seat before (all also available in podcast/audio format like TMTF!) - send us an email at pro@themacrocompass.com to discuss a deal! If you are not an institutional investor and you think you'll miss Alf’s analysis on TMTF, his timely macro strategy pieces and trade ideas are available also in podcast format on TheMacroCompass.com - check it out!

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
A New Fed Put? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:24
Descrizione: Nominal growth is showing some early signs of fatigue, while economists' expectations remain elevated and market pricing still quite hawkish. Alf and Brent discuss potential opportunities arising from this s…
A Contrarian Macro Thesis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:59
US Q1 Real GDP printed below expectations but still at a respectable 1.6%, and core inflation was hotter than analysts forecast: more fuel on the fire of the reflation theme? Alf and Brent present a contrarian macro thes…
What if Hikes are Stimulative?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:36
The Fed is all of a sudden opening up to the possibility of hikes: what now? But most importantly: have you ever thought about the possibility of Fed hikes being stimulative? And finally: do you have any idea why every C…
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…