PiQ Morning Blast

Morning Blast - 8th April: Ceasefire Ripple - Markets Breathe as Hormuz Calms

Ryan and Michael discuss President Trump’s late announcement of a two-week ceasefire and the immediate market reaction: equities rally, energy prices ease, and currencies and bonds shift as traders price lower escalation risk.
They caution the truce may be short-lived and highlight the key things to watch—whether the ceasefire holds, progress in peace talks, and the reopening of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz—while noting the remaining logistical and infrastructure hurdles that could delay normal energy flows.
Also covered: market technical levels from Clive Lambert, the data and events to watch (Eurozone PPI and retail sales, a US 10-year auction, FOMC minutes), and how geopolitics will likely dominate price action in the near term.
 

Morning Blast - 7th April: Deadline at Dusk - Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Ultimatum Rocks Markets

Hosts Ryan and Michael return after a long weekend with a candid market roundup focused on President Trump’s self-imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the risk of escalation, and how markets are reacting to stretched headlines and low trading volumes.
This episode also breaks down recent US jobs data, commodity moves (especially oil), and the key events to watch this week including central bank updates, US Treasury auctions, Fed minutes and upcoming inflation reads.
 

Morning Blast: - April 2nd: Markets Turn Risk-Off After Trump’s National Address

The hosts give a candid market roundup covering Clive Lambert’s technical levels, President Trump’s national address and its impact on sentiment, crude oil spikes, and central bank commentary from Andrew Bailey.
They warn listeners about thin liquidity around Friday’s NFP on a holiday weekend, urge de-risking and squaring positions, and sign off for the extended break.
 

Morning Blast - 1st April: Risk-On Reversal, Trump’s Off-Ramp & PMI Day

Ryan and Michael Brown deliver a candid morning market roundup as risk appetite roars back: equities rally hard, bond yields fall, and crude pulls back, while Clive Lambert’s technical levels frame the move across indices, bonds, FX, metals and energy.
They break down why markets are reacting positively to signs that President Trump may be looking for an off-ramp in the Middle East even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, discuss what that could mean for oil flows, inflation and growth, and preview today’s key catalysts including PMI data, eurozone unemployment, ADP, US retail sales, Keir Starmer’s press conference and Trump’s overnight address.

Morning Blast - 31st March - End-of-Quarter Shockwaves -Markets React to Middle East Escalation

Markets close out a turbulent quarter as Middle East conflict, Trump statements and rising oil prices drive volatility across equities, bonds and commodities.
Expect continued geopolitical headlines, end-of-quarter flows and key economic data to shape trading as investors weigh risks to energy supplies, safe havens and central bank policy.
 

Morning Blast - 30th March: Day 30 in the Thunderdome

Hosts Ryan and Michael Brown deliver a candid market roundup as the Middle East conflict enters day 30, driving energy-driven volatility across equities, bonds, and commodities. They recap technical moves, commodity reactions (Brent, aluminium, gold), and the impact of month-end flows.The episode previews a busy week of data and events — Fed Chair Powell's remarks, German and Eurozone inflation, PMI and ISM prints, and Friday's U.S. payrolls — and explores how geopolitical risks, inflation, and growth concerns could shape markets.

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.