Market Maker

Author: AmplifyME

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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US CPI, ECB Rate Hikes & The Political Risk Facing UK Markets
Friday, 12 June, 2026

The SpaceX IPO has captured the world's attention, but away from the headlines there are some major macroeconomic developments investors should be watching.In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran break down the latest US inflation report, discuss whether the Federal Reserve may avoid further rate hikes despite inflation rising to 4.2%, and analyse why the European Central Bank has become the first major Western central bank to raise rates in response to the recent energy shock.They also explore the growing political risk in the UK, where a little-known by-election could have significant implications for bond markets, government borrowing costs and the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Plus, the pair give their predictions on where SpaceX shares could trade after one of the most anticipated IPOs in market history.(00:00) Intro & Themes in Focus(01:41) SpaceX IPO Mania(06:05) US Inflation Hits 4.2%(14:50) Will The Fed Hike?(20:11) ECB Hikes Rates(32:36) The UK By-Election Risk