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Inflation is everywhere—in the headlines, in central bank decisions, and in the market moves that follow. In this episode, we break down what inflation really is, how it’s measured, and why it matters so much to central banks, investors, and asset prices.
From CPI and PCE to core and supercore inflation, we explore the tools used to track price pressures and how they influence interest rates, currencies, and equity valuations. We also unpack tricky concepts like stagflation and inflationary spirals, giving you the full picture of how inflation drives market sentiment—and why softer or hotter inflation prints instantly move markets....

Japan will hold Upper House elections this Sunday. While Japanese politics may seem distant, the implications could ripple far beyond Tokyo—especially through the Japanese yen, carry trades, and global risk appetite. With the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in the midst of policy normalization and Japanese yields on the rise, the outcome of Sunday’s vote could shift global asset flows. In this episode, we explore two key election scenarios—whether the ruling LDP keeps its majority or loses it—and what each could mean for Japanese equities, government bonds, and the yen. We also look at the potential for wider global market moves,...

Trump’s rumoured plan to fire Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell sent markets into a frenzy — a sharp selloff followed by a sudden rebound. The dollar tanked, yields dropped, and traders braced for impact before Trump walked it all back, saying he was only ‘discussing it in concept.’ But the damage is long done: questions about Fed independence, market credibility, and policy chaos are back on the table. In this episode, we unpack the political drama shaking the markets, why the Fed’s credibility matters more than ever, and what could be next for the dollar, Treasuries, and risk assets....