PiQ Morning Blast

Morning Blast - 27th March: Stocks Tumble, Trump Extends Iran Deadline — Markets on Edge

Ryan and Michael Brown break down a volatile Friday: risk-off moves pushed the S&P lower, oil and gas swung sharply, and a late social post from President Trump extended an Iran deadline — briefly lifting markets before fading.
They also cover market commentary from Clive Lambert, criticism of the Financial Times by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant, UK retail data and a Jaguar Land Rover shutdown, and flag consumer sentiment and weekend de-risking risks.
 

Morning Blast - 26th March: Pony AI Earnings, Middle East Tensions & Market Mayhem

Ryan and Michael deliver a candid, fast-paced market roundup covering Pony AI earnings, Clive Lambert's futures update, and the 27-day Middle East conflict that is reshaping market sentiment.
They discuss recent doji patterns, energy and commodity impacts, emerging supply chain shortages, and political uncertainty around the Fed leadership and upcoming economic data and auctions.
 

Morning Blast - 25th March: Markets, Middle East, Central Bank Pricing

Ryan and Michael Brown deliver an unfiltered morning roundup of markets, inflation data, energy developments, and the latest Middle East headlines with candid commentary and sharp analysis.They cover market moves, central bank rate pricing, commodity trends, and geopolitical risks in a brisk, unscripted format.

Morning Blast - 24th March: Trump’s Five‑Day Pause Sparks Market Jitters

Ryan and Michael break down the market reaction to President Trump’s True Social post about postponing strikes, the suspicious large trades that preceded it, and how traders are pricing an increasingly uncertain conflict.They also cover commodity moves, precious metals rebounds, PMIs and practical trading takeaways for navigating headline-driven volatility.

Morning Blast - 23rd March: Raw Markets, Gilts Crisis and a Middle East Deadline

Ryan and Michael deliver an unfiltered morning market update covering key futures levels, gilt stress, crypto and metals moves, and energy market risks.The episode also breaks down the escalating Middle East tensions after a 48‑hour ultimatum, discusses potential economic spillovers, and previews data and central bank events to watch this week.

Morning Blast - 20th March: BOE's Shock, Gilt Volatility & Energy Rants

Ryan and Michael deliver a candid, banter-filled market roundup covering technical levels from Clive Lambert, recent central bank moves (BOE and ECB), bond and currency reactions, and commodity action including oil, copper, gold and bitcoin.
They also discuss geopolitical risks in the Middle East, UK political headlines, weekend market risks like triple witching, and offer trading takeaways with a healthy dose of sarcasm and humour.

Morning Blast - 19th March: Middle East Energy Shock - Markets on Edge as Gas Fields Targeted

Hosts Ryan and Michael Brown discuss a volatile morning driven by escalating Middle East attacks on energy infrastructure, sharp moves across oil and gas markets, and the market fallout—falling stocks, rising yields, and spikes in commodities. They also recap central bank decisions, including the Fed's steady stance and dot plot, and consider implications for UK inflation, public-sector pay and policy risks.Expect headlines to move prices quickly; the episode emphasizes caution, capital preservation, and watching central bank minutes and market news closely.

Morning Blast - 18th March: Fed Day Frenzy: Powell, Dots and Market Eye-Rolls

Hosts Ryan and Michael unpack markets and geopolitics on a busy central-bank week, covering the FOMC decision, Powell’s press conference, and guidance from the BoC and BoJ.They discuss market desensitization to ongoing Middle East tensions, technical moves across equities and commodities, and why traders are shifting into a wait-and-see mode.

The Morning Blast - 17th March: Markets, Middle East Tensions and Soybean Shock

Hosts Ryan and Michael deliver blunt market commentary on futures rolls, commodities (oil, gold, soybeans), bitcoin, and the fallout from Middle East attacks and a delayed US–China summit that slammed soybeans.They preview a packed week of central bank meetings, UK political speeches and auctions, warn about headline fatigue and elevated volatility, and offer practical trading caution as markets price prolonged geopolitical risk.

Morning Blast - 16th March: Blood, Markets, Middle East Mayhem and Central Bank Drama

Good morning, good morning, good morning. Welcome to the Morning Blood, a very candid podcast with Ryan and Michael where they cut through market noise and add value with a smile.
This episode reviews weekend Middle East developments (including strikes near Karg Island, Strait of Hormuz tensions and escort coalition talk), market reactions across oil, bonds and FX, Clive Lambert's technical levels, the Fed subpoena legal update, US–China trade talks, and a busy central-bank-packed week ahead.