Market Maker
The AmplifyME Market Maker Podcast makes finance fun and easy to understand. Hosted by LinkedIn Top Voice Anthony Cheung and trader-turned-founder Piers Curran, each week they break down the biggest market stories and trends shaping the global economy. Get real insight, boost your commercial awareness, and learn how markets really work, with top guests from leading banks, hedge funds, and asset managers sharing their career journeys and invaluable advice.
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AI Boom or Bubble? Plus the US Government Reopens After Record Shutdown
<p>This week on the AmplifyME Market Maker podcast, we break down three major market stories: Trump ends the longest US government shutdown, but markets are already bracing for another fiscal cliff in January; oil drops sharply as Saudi ramps supply ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Trump in Washington; and we unpack Goldman Sachs’ latest view on whether the AI boom is a bubble or the start of a multi-trillion-dollar investment cycle.</p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) Intro & Themes in Focus</p><p>(02:10) US Government Shutdown Ends</p><p>(08:40) SNAP, ACA & Sector Impacts</p><p>(12:20) Airlines & Thanksgiving Travel</p><p>...
How to Think and Speak Like a Macro Strategist: Finance Career Skills Explained
<p>Thinking about a career in finance and want to build confidence in your market views? In this episode, Anthony Cheung is joined by Mike Bell, a former J.P. Morgan macro strategist, to break down how to think clearly about the economy, communicate under pressure, and make your ideas land.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mike explains how to navigate the business cycle, what really matters when forming a macro view, and how to present with clarity - whether it's to clients, in interviews, or on live TV. If you want to sharpen your market thinking and sound confident...
Pound Slides, Quants Cash In, and a $49B M&A Gamble
<p>In this episode of Market Maker, Anthony and Piers unpack why the pound has dropped to a seven-month low following Rachel Reeves' rare pre-budget comments, and what it signals for UK markets. </p><p><br></p><p>They explore London’s rise as a global quant hub, attracting top STEM talent and reshaping finance. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, they break down the $49 billion Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue merger, why markets hate it, and what it means for deal-making today.</p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) Welcome & Pound Drop</p><p>(04:30) UK Fiscal Shift</p><p>(18:43) Quant Boom in London</p>...
Why Being Brave Beats Being Perfect in Finance | Terri Duhon - Trader, Board Director, TEDx Speaker
<p>What does bravery look like in the world of finance? Terri Duhon, Wall Street trader turned board director, TEDx speaker, and award-winning educator, shares her remarkable journey from rural Louisiana to MIT, J.P. Morgan, and the boardrooms of Morgan Stanley International and rising fintech firm Wise.</p><p><br></p><p>In this inspiring episode of the Market Maker Podcast mini-series spotlighting women in finance, Terri talks about the power of dreaming big, why financial literacy is essential for independence, and how being brave, not perfect, can change everything. She also explores the myths around women and numbers...
BATMMAAN Takes Over Wall Street: Nvidia, Big Tech Earnings & Fed Fog
<p>This week on Market Maker, we unpack three big themes moving markets. Nvidia briefly hit a $5 trillion valuation before a Trump–Xi meeting wiped billions off the stock. We explain what happened and what it reveals about AI hype and geopolitics.</p><p><br></p><p>We then break down big tech earnings: Alphabet soared while Meta slumped, despite similar numbers. Is “BATMMAAN” the new “Magnificent 7”? And finally, the Fed cut rates—but Powell’s fog analogy hints at rising uncertainty ahead.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a student, prepping for interviews, or just want clear market insights...
The Economics Storyteller | Joe Little, Global Chief Strategist, HSBC Asset Management
<p>In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung is joined by Joe Little, Global Chief Strategist at HSBC Asset Management, to explore the personal journey and professional insights behind one of the top roles in finance.</p><p><br></p><p>From discovering economics by chance to immersing himself in investment classics and landing a role at J.P. Morgan, Joe shares how curiosity and persistence shaped his career path.</p><p><br></p><p>He also breaks down the real-world role of a Chief Strategist, explains why clear communication and storytelling are powerful tools in markets...
From Trading Floor to Leadership with Kate Hill, Global Head of Trading at Aviva Investors
<p>In this episode, Anthony speaks with Kate Hill, Global Head of Trading at Aviva Investors, about her three-decade career spanning Citi, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and Aviva.</p><p><br></p><p>Kate shares what it was like stepping onto the trading floor for the first time, how major market events shaped her path, and the cultural differences she experienced across leading global institutions. She also reflects on transitioning into leadership, balancing personal challenges with career decisions, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s a candid conversation packed with advice for stud...
Fed Rate Cuts, Wall Street Booms & Silver Goes Wild
<p>With a rate cut from the US central bank now almost guaranteed, we break down what it actually means and why the Fed is also quietly ending its multi-billion-dollar balance sheet tightening.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, Wall Street's heavyweights, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and BlackRock just posted monster earnings. We unpack why deal-making is back, what Jamie Dimon's "cockroach" comment means for private credit, and how Morgan Stanley reclaimed its equity throne.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally, silver? It just hit a 45-year high, driven by a short squeeze that’s forcing traders to...
Survive and Thrive on Wall Street: Career Advice from a 37-Year Veteran
<p>In this episode, Anthony is joined by Marc Bergeron, a veteran of nearly four decades in finance, from bond trading in the '80s to co-founding his own firm and now championing mentorship at Orchard Global, a leading alternative investment manager. </p><p><br /></p><p>Marc shares real stories about navigating market crashes, learning the hard way about soft skills, and why adaptability and resilience are make-or-break traits in today’s finance world. </p><p><br /></p><p>Whether you're a student wondering where to start or a young professional trying to find your edge, Marc's journey offers in...
Breaking into Asset Management: Advice from a Boutique CEO
<p>In this Career Insight episode, Anthony Cheung speaks with Ben Hayward, co-founder and CEO of TwentyFour Asset Management, about his unexpected journey into finance. From studying history of art and pursuing advertising to launching a fixed-income boutique in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, Ben shares invaluable lessons in career adaptability, leadership, and resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a student eyeing your first internship or a young professional navigating your next move, this conversation offers practical advice on breaking into finance, understanding complex credit products, and thriving in asset management. Learn how to simplify financial storytelling...
