PiQ Morning Blast
đź’Ł The Morning Blast
Jumpstart your day with an explosive dose of financial market insight.
Hosted by Michael Brown (Senior Market Analyst at Pepperstone www.pepperstone.com) and Ryan Paisey (Founder of PiQ Suite www.piqsuite.com), The Morning Blast delivers a fast-paced, bar-side take on what’s moving global markets.
Each morning, the team breaks down everything traders need to know before the bell:
-Technical analysis from Clive Lambert of FuturesTechs www.futurestechs.co.uk setting up the charts and key levels.
-Market recap with Michael, covering what happened overnight and why it matters or is just noise.
-Headline rundown from Ryan, powered by PiQ Suite’s Substack piqsuite.substack.com curated by Zack Eiseman, giving you the stories that actually move the needle.
-Day ahead preview with Michael’s sharp macro insight and a dose of the Ryan’s signature banter - a mix of serious market chat and lighthearted nonsense.
Streamed live weekdays at 8:30 AM London time on the @PiQSuite Podbean livestream, or catch up anytime on your favourite podcast platform.
Start your day smarter and a little louder with The Morning Blast.
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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
On this candid Morning Blast episode Ryan and Michael Brown break down the day’s market moves: an extended US–Iran ceasefire, relentless headline whiplash, and rising UK inflation that’s caught traders’ attention.They discuss Kevin Walsh’s Fed nomination and likely policy shifts, commodity and crypto moves (gold, oil, Bitcoin), corporate earnings to watch (Boeing, AT&T, Tesla), and practical trading takeaways amid volatile news flow.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
The hosts cover markets trading cautiously as US-Iran ceasefire talks and geopolitical headlines create headline fatigue, while equities continue a long green streak.They also dissect UK jobs data showing rising economic inactivity, criticize a higher windfall tax on generators, and preview the Fed chair nominee hearing and upcoming US retail sales and German ZEW reports.
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
On this Friday episode Ryan and Michael recap market action: S&P and Nasdaq highs, key technical levels, bitcoin and commodity moves, and the sector drivers behind the recent rally.They discuss diplomatic developments — Israel-Lebanon ceasefire reports and US‑Iran backchannel talks — and how easing tensions are shaping risk appetite ahead of the weekend.The show also covers the UK political controversy around Peter Mandelson and Keir Starmer, potential impacts on sterling and gilts, and the light economic calendar into the weekend.
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Today’s episode covers the market rally as the S&P and other indexes hit record highs amid hopes of a ceasefire and easing geopolitical risk.We break down the surprising UK GDP print, central banks’ cautious stance, commodity vs equity disconnects, and the strange stock-market moment when Allbirds announced a pivot to AI infrastructure.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
Hosts Ryan and Michael open the day with a lively Morning Blast featuring a market briefing from Clive: S&P futures push near all-time highs, a risk-on mood across equities and commodities, and oil and gas developments tied to a fragile Middle East ceasefire and potential US–Iran talks.The episode also covers monetary and trade headlines — ECB rate chatter, the upcoming Fed nominee hearing, U.S. tariff timing, bank earnings and commodity levels — all wrapped in casual banter and quick takeaways for the trading day ahead.
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Ryan and Michael record a candid, live episode covering the S&P’s rebound, the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and market FOMO as equities climb. They break down commodity and bond moves, discuss Germany’s sharp wholesale price spike, and explain how geopolitics is shaping inflation risks.
They also preview the day ahead: US PPI, major bank earnings, and the IMF/World Bank spring meetings with central bank speakers to watch, while keeping their usual irreverent, unedited commentary.
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Ryan and Michael deliver their blunt, foul-mouthed market roundup: weekend headlines, technical "gaps galore," and moves in equities, metals and energy as traders react to geopolitical news.
The episode focuses on failed US–Iran talks in Pakistan, mixed messages about a Strait of Hormuz blockade and the potential impact on crude flows and prices, plus US CPI context, upcoming earnings season and key events at the IMF/World Bank spring meetings.
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Ryan and Michael run through market movers — S&P and Nasdaq gains, commodities updates, and ICE's change to TTF trading hours that could thin liquidity. They preview US CPI and what higher energy prices mean for headline versus core inflation.
The hosts also cover a major AI security story around Anthropic's new model, emergency meetings in finance, and the fragile Middle East ceasefire affecting oil flows and shipping, all delivered with candid banter and practical takeaways.
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Hosts Ryan and Michael kick off the Morning Blast with candid market talk, a roundup of futures levels, and a no-nonsense take on the day’s headlines.
They focus on the tenuous Middle East ceasefire and its impact on energy flows, shipping backlogs, LNG and commodity prices, plus second-round effects on fertiliser and industrial supply chains.
The episode also previews key US data (Q4 GDP, PCE, jobless claims), a 30-year Treasury auction, and what traders and policymakers should watch next.