LiveSquawk Market Talk

Ryan Littlestone of Forex Analytix and Michael Brown, market analyst at Pepperstone UK, join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to review the major global market shifts closing out 2025. The discussion covers the ECB’s decision to pause rate cuts despite weak growth, criticism of the Bank of England for falling behind the curve, and the Bank of Japan’s rare rate hike and its impact on yen volatility. They also question the reliability of recent US labor and inflation data amid shutdown distortions and look ahead to 2026, flagging fading AI enthusiasm and rising debt as key risks for global markets.Follow Ryan on X: x.com/2bid8offeredFollow Michael on X: https://x.com/MrMBrownTry our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇https://www.livesquawk.com/#sign-upFollow us on X: https://x.com/LiveSquawk40

Guenter Grimm and Eric Culp join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to break down the year-end outlook for global central banks. The discussion covers the ECB’s expected rate hold and lingering inflation risks tied to German fiscal spending, expectations for a Bank of England rate cut amid cooling inflation and a softer labor market, and why a potential Bank of Japan rate hike could mark a historic shift—hinging on wage growth data. They also explore how evolving trade policies and geopolitical dynamics may shape the next phase of global monetary strategy.Follow Eric on X: https://x.com/EricCulpLSTry our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇https://www.livesquawk.com/#sign-upFollow us on X: https://x.com/LiveSquawk40

Beat Nussbaumer and Guenter Grimm join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk Weekly Review to assess the latest global macro developments. The discussion covers the Fed’s latest meeting and rate-cut implications, weak UK GDP data, and the Swiss National Bank’s decision to hold rates. They also weigh in on the Eurozone outlook, upcoming US non-farm payrolls, and the underestimated geopolitical risks surrounding China, Russia, and the future of the Eurozone. The episode concludes with a deep dive into Japan’s potential rate hike and why the end of the global yen funding trade could mark a major turning point for markets.Beat Nussbaumer of https://macrobeat.co.ukFollow Beat on X: x.com/MacrobeatLTry our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇livesquawk.com/#sign-upFollow us on X: x.com/LiveSquawk

Guests Joseph Choi and Sam Cutler join Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to preview the upcoming FOMC interest rate decision. They discuss the anticipated 25 basis point “hawkish cut,” potential dissents among committee members, modest changes to the dot plot, and the influence of the upcoming Fed chair transition. Plus, an analysis of current labor market data and what it could mean for the Fed’s credibility and future policy trajectory.Follow Joseph Choi on X: https://x.com/curveadvisorFollow Sam Cutler on X: https://x.com/search4yield3Try our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇https://www.livesquawk.com/#sign-upFollow us on X: https://x.com/LiveSquawk

Ryan Littlestone (Forex Analytix) and Michael Brown (Pepperstone) join LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to discuss the latest financial market developments. They focus on US economic data, including stale releases and jobless claims, and their potential impact on the Fed’s December rate decision amid the upcoming speaker blackout period. The episode also covers the UK budget announcement, market reactions, Eurozone inflation trends, and the outsized attention on the unofficial ADP employment report due to missing official labor data.Follow Ryan Littlestone on X: https://x.com/2bid8offeredFollow Michael Brown on X: https://x.com/MrMBrownTry our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇https://www.livesquawk.com/#sign-upFollow us on X: https://x.com/LiveSquawk