PiQ Morning Blast

Morning Blast - 10th November: Markets Rally as U.S. Shutdown Nears End — What Traders Need to Know

Hosts Ryan and Michael recap market moves from Friday and the weekend, focusing on the developing bipartisan plan to reopen the U.S. government and how markets reacted.
They cover key headlines — UK budget rumours, ECB leadership changes, travel disruptions, and tech/AI updates including Nvidia wafer demand and Samsung credit card talks — and explain the likely impacts for the week ahead.

Morning Blast - 7th November: BoE's Dovish Turn, Bitcoin Near 100K and Weekend Risks

Ryan and Michael deliver a brisk Friday edition covering overnight market moves, central bank signals and major headlines.
They recap Clive Lambert’s technical market notes, equity and commodity action, and key policy moves from the Bank of England and other G10 central banks.
The episode also covers trade and tech developments (including Nvidia and AI policy), UK budget rumours, US layoffs and shutdown impacts, rare-earth supply efforts, and the economic data to watch this afternoon — a concise weekend briefing and what to monitor next.

Morning Blast - 5th November: Nervous Bulls - Markets Lurch as Pullbacks Bite

Ryan and Michael review yesterday's market wobble and explain why pullbacks are normal amid ongoing bullish fundamentals.
They discuss currency moves, equities, commodities and technical support levels while poking fun at political narratives.
The episode also covers US–China trade updates, tech and AI headlines, corporate layoffs, and key data/events to watch today including PMIs, ADP, ISM services and several notable earnings releases.

Morning Blast - 4th November: Rachel Reeves' Budget Shock, Markets on Edge — Morning Blast Rant

Hosts react angrily to Rachel Reeves' pre-budget speech and warn of tough tax choices and a difficult UK budget, while market analysts break down immediate impacts.
The episode also covers technical market moves, crypto weakness, major AI and corporate deals, central bank signals, and global political headlines — all delivered in the host's usual volatile, unedited format.

Morning Blast - 3rd November: November Markets Kickoff - Bulls Hold, Fed Speakers Stir the Pot

Ryan and Michael run through the weekend and Friday market action, covering technical price moves, Fed commentary, US‑China trade developments, commodity shifts and major corporate headlines.They preview the week ahead with manufacturing PMIs, central bank speakers, UK budget rumours, the US quarterly refunding and key earnings to watch.

Morning Blast - 31st October: Amazon Surge, ECB Drama and AI Billion-Dollar Bets

Ryan and Michael run through yesterday's market moves with a technical update from Clive Lambert, the ECB decision and its awkward press conference, currency and commodity action, and notable macro headlines including China soybean purchases and the U.S. government shutdown.
The hosts also review major earnings and corporate news—Amazon, Apple, Netflix's stock split, Nvidia and AI deals—plus Fed chair interview updates and what to watch today (Eurozone flash CPI, Canadian GDP, Chicago PMI), closing with a reminder of the day’s related podcasts.

Morning Blast - 30th October: Fed Cuts, Xi-Trump Truce & Mega-Cap Earnings Chaos

Hosts Ryan and Michael review global markets after the Feds 25bp cut, the Bank of Canada and BOJ decisions, and a surprise US-China meeting that eased trade tensions.
They discuss bond and FX moves, metal highs, energy outlooks, and major tech earnings reactions, mixing sharp market analysis with irreverent humor.
This episode covers policy splits at the Fed, balance sheet runway timing, trade developments from the Xi-Trump meeting, and the day ahead including key ECB and corporate reports — all delivered live with candid banter.

Morning Blast - 29th October: Markets on Edge - Fed, Mega-Cap Earnings & Trump-Xi Showdown

Good morning — join Ryan and Michael for a fast-paced roundup of yesterday’s market moves and what’s ahead.
With US stocks at record highs, major Fed and central bank decisions, mega-cap earnings from Microsoft, Google and Meta, and a high-stakes Trump–Xi meeting looming, there’s plenty to watch.
 
Expect analysis on AI partnerships, chips, commodities, and market risks in this lively live-recorded episode.

Morning Blast - 28th October: Markets Rally Before Trump‑Xi Summit as Tech Leads the Charge

Hosts Ryan and Michael recap yesterday’s market action and preview a busy day ahead, with US equities hitting all‑time highs while gold retreats amid hopes from US‑China trade talks and the upcoming Trump‑Xi meeting.They cover standout stories including Qualcomm’s new AI chips, Amazon layoff reports, OPEC output signals, UK fiscal pressures, and the start of the FOMC meeting alongside key corporate earnings.

Morning Blast - 27th October: Markets Rally After US-China Breakthrough — What to Watch This Week

Hosts Ryan and Michael Brown recap Friday's market surge driven by softer US inflation and positive US–China trade talks, with equities and commodities reacting and Bitcoin and metals catching bids.They preview a busy week ahead with multiple central bank decisions, major tech earnings, trade developments, geopolitical headlines and key economic data that could move markets.