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Challenger October US Job Cuts jump 175.3% to a 7-month high at 153.074k (prev. 54.064k in September).European bourses are on the backfoot; US equity futures are modestly firmer/flat.Surprise early US Challenger release takes DXY sub-100; NOK gains on Norges, GBP awaits the BoE.Early Challenger lifted USTs to a session high, Gilts await the BoE.Crude benchmarks are higher despite Saudi oil price cuts and US inventory build; focus on Israel declaring the Egyptian border a closed military zone.Looking ahead, US Chicago Fed Labour Market Indicators, BoE & Banxico Policy Announcements, Speakers including Fed's Williams, Barr, Hammack, Waller, Paulson & Musalem, ECB's Lane, Nagel, BoE's Bailey, BoC's Macklem, Rogers & Kozicki.Earnings from Airbnb, ConocoPhillips & Warner Bros.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

U.S. equities bounced back midweek as investors cheered signs that the Supreme Court may be open to reining in former President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Hopes of a rollback boosted trade-exposed sectors while chipmakers like AMD led a rebound in the AI complex after a bout of valuation jitters. However, with the government shutdown now the longest in U.S. history and key federal programs grinding to a halt, the question is whether this market resilience can last. Alex Morris, CEO of F/m Investments, discusses how investors are navigating a mix of legal drama, policy paralysis, and signs of a still-stubborn labor market. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode SummaryEver wandered through a European parking lot and thought, “Why don't we get cars like that in America?”In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick, dives into the sleek, smart, and downright sexy European cars that U.S. drivers can't buy — and all the bureaucratic, political, and marketing nonsense that keeps them off our roads.She covers everything from trade wars and tariffs to global platform sharing, brand confusion, and she reveals the legendary naming fail in automotive history.Key TakeawaysEuropean automakers build smaller, more stylish, and more driver-focused cars — and American drivers are missing out on some genuinely great vehicles because of it.The combination of differing safety standards, emissions regulations, and high startup costs makes it difficult for foreign brands to justify entering the U.S. market.The current trade and political environment is unpredictable, which makes expanding into new markets — especially the U.S. — too risky for many automakers.Global platform sharing allows manufacturers to design multiple models on the same architecture, meaning many cars are more closely related than consumers realize.Vehicle naming strategies often change by market due to language, marketing, and cultural factors — though occasionally they lead to some embarrassing translation fails.Resourceswww.TheCarChick.comwww.DrivingInTheUK.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@CarChickTVwww.CupraOfficial.comwww.Vauxhall.co.ukwww.Skoda-auto.comwww.dsautomobiles.comYou can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here. Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women's Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved.

European bourses are entirely in the red; US equity futures mixed, with the NQ continuing to underperform whilst the RTY takes a breather.Recent USD rally pauses for breath ahead of ADP and ISM services.USTs are contained into a packed agenda, Gilts continue to ease from Tuesday's best.Commodities rebound following Tuesday's risk-off sell-off.Looking ahead, highlights include US Final PMI, US ADP, US ISM Services PMI, NBP & BCB Policy Announcements, US Supreme Court Tariff hearing begins, Speakers including BoE's Breeden, BoC's Macklem & Rogers, US QRA. Earnings from AMC, Arm, Snap & McDonald's.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 225.76 points, or 0.48%, to close at 47,311.00. The S&P 500 rose 0.37% to finish at 6,796.29, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.65% to settle at 23,499.80. Investors were paying attention to the Supreme Court hearing Wednesday regarding President Donald Trump's tariffs. Some encouraging data on the economy Wednesday with better-than-expected ADP payrolls data and a stronger-than-expected ISM services economy reading. However, the strong data did give a boost to yields, something that some investors may not like to see with expectations growing for a third Federal Reserve rate cut in December.COMMODITIESBeijing lifts some tariffs on US farm goods but soybeans stay costlyUnprecedented volume of oil stored on ships due to Western sanctions, Gunvor CEO saysGold gains on risk aversion despite strong US payrolls dataDalian iron ore extends falls on China demand concernsCopper rises after four days of falls, but China demand worries cap gainsSPI up 66 - NAB results and AGM season continues.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Technology stocks led a rebound for US equity markets - Dow rose +226-points or +0.48% Amgen Inc (up +7.81%) was the leading performer in the 30-stock index after the pharmaceutical company posted a better-than-expected third quarter result and raised its full-year sales outlook after the close of the previous session Economic bellwether Caterpillar Inc gained +3.94%. Home Depot (down -2.41%) was the worst performing Dow component overnight.The US government shutdown reached 36-days, surpassing the previous record of 35-days that ran from 22 December 2018 to 25 January, 2019. Investors are also eying the US Supreme Court as it determines whether President Trump has the authority to impose tariffs without Congress's approval under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Markets took a sharp turn lower on Tuesday, with AI heavyweights such as Palantir and Nvidia dragging the broader indices down. The S&P 500 slipped 1.2%, the Nasdaq tumbled 2%, and even gold and crypto were not spared in the risk-off move. With investors increasingly worried about stretched valuations in market leaders and headlines of Michael Burry shorting Nvidia, are we seeing the first cracks in the bull market’s AI-led momentum? Chris Weston, Head of Research at Pepperstone, joins us to unpack what’s driving the derisking, how far the pullback could go, and where investors might find resilience amid the volatility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA kept Cash Rate unchanged at 3.60%, as expected; judged some of the increase in underlying inflation in Q3 was due to temporary factors.European bourses are lower across the board with sentiment downbeat; US equity futures are in the red, NQ -1.3%.DXY briefly returned to a 100 handle, GBP slipped post-Reeves, who failed to reiterate her tax-related pledges, Antipodeans lag.Gilts outperform amid tax rise speculation, USTs await Fed speak.WTI and Brent slip to lows given the risk tone, but XAU fails to benefit and sits sub-4k/oz.Looking ahead, US RCM/TIPP, New Zealand Jobs, RBNZ FSR, BoJ Minutes (Sep), French Assembly PLF Vote, Speakers including ECB's Nagel and Balz, BoE's Breeden & Fed's Bowman. Earnings from Fresenius MC, Ferrari; AMD, Supermicro, Marathon, Pfizer & Uber.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Stocks fell on Tuesday, pressured by declines in artificial intelligence-related names like Palantir, as investors grew increasingly concerned about valuations in the bull market-leading shares.The S&P 500 declined 1.17% to close at 6,771.55, while the Nasdaq Composite traded down 2.04% to finish at 23,348.64. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 251.44 points, or 0.53%, to 47,085.24.Wall St falls as bank CEOs warn of possible pullback, sparking tech bubble jittersNorwegian opposition complicates Musk's path to $1 trillion pay dealUK's Reeves paves way for tax rises in her next budgetWall Street heavyweights flag risk of pullback in equity marketsCOMPANIESAmazon's $38 billion OpenAI deal shows it is no longer an AI laggardPfizer, Novo Nordisk escalate bidding war for obesity drug developer MetseraStarbucks' bet on local expertise could help it regain ground in ChinaUber operating profit hit by legal expenses, shares fallCommodities slip - Gold sold down again - Bitcoin down below $100k - SPI up 18!Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

European bourses are firmer following constructive EU-China trade developments, US equity futures also gain.USD fractionally higher and now eyes 100.00, CHF hampered by CPI.Bonds are relatively contained into a session of central bank speak and the ISM Manufacturing series.Crude reverses initial gains after OPEC+ opted to raise output again by a modest 137k bpd in December before pausing for Q1 2026; XAU essentially flat, whilst base metals digest disappointing Chinese RatingDog Manufacturing PMI.Looking ahead, highlights include US Final Manufacturing PMI, US ISM Manufacturing PMI, Speakers including Fed's Daly, Cook, ECB's Lane & BoC's Macklem, Supply from BoE Gilt Sale (long-term), US Financing Estimates.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Wall Street’s latest rally is being powered by another AI mega-deal, OpenAI’s US $38 billion partnership with Amazon Web Services. That’s pushing the Nasdaq higher even as most sectors finished lower. But beneath the AI excitement, U.S. manufacturing remains in contraction, Treasury yields are pushing past 4 percent, and the dollar’s firming again. Dan Koh speaks with José Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, about what this split in the market says about the economy’s true health, the signals from corporate earnings, and whether rising yields and a stronger greenback could test investors’ optimism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big deals just keep coming over in the USA. Amazon hit all time highs on the news that OpenAI has signed a seven year deal to buy services from Amazon's cloud division AWS. It's worth $38bn. Amazon rose 4%, lifting again after its quarterly report last week. That helped the Nasdaq rise 0.45%. Tesla also rose 2%, momentum starting to form after the wobble around it quarterly update back on October 22. Nvidia also rose 2%. Its most advanced AI chips remain reserved for US companies. That's not all. The firm behind consumer brands Huggies and Kleenex, Kimberly-Clark, is going to spend $40bn to buy a company called Kenvue, makers of Tylenol. This kind of action tends to come after a strong bull run. The SP500 finished up 0.16%.  SPI futures are down 9 points. The ASX set to open lower. RBA and Cup in focus. Victorian holiday.Not much fun for resource investors overnight. Spot uranium fell and dragged down the sector, with Cameco off 1.2% and NexGen Energy -6.3%. Copper stocks were weak as the copper bull run takes a breather. Lithium shares were generally down too. US financials and the VIX were flat.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Wall St ended slightly higher as positive Amazon results outweighed falling odds for a rate cut in December. Tech sector down overall yet the Nasdaq performed best up 0.61%. S&P 500 up 0.27%. Closing off highs on average volume. Dow up 41 points. Amazon up 9.6% (had been +13% after hours) took not just the Cyclicals sector up but the entire S&P by ~0.45%. Apple lost all its after hours gain to finish down 0.4%. Meta continued its slide. Now down nearly 14% since reporting. S&P (ex-Amazon) finishing in the red after Fed heads reinforced Powell's hawkish commentary. Bostic saying another rate cut not locked in and Hammack saying she opposed Thursday's cut because inflation is too high. Markets still pricing in a 70% chance of a cut before year's end. Down from 90% at the start of the week. Bond yields down overnight but recorded a large weekly gain. US10Y up 8bp. 2Y up 9bp. Australian yields with even bigger moves post the Wednesday inflation print. AU10Y up 18bp. 2Y up 20.5bp.SPI down 5 - WBC Results - RBA in focus tomorrow.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

US equity markets advanced on Friday (31 October) after a choppy session to cap a solid week and month for the benchmark indices  - Dow edged +41-points or +0.09% higher Apple Inc settled -0.38% lower at US$270.37, unwinding an gain that saw the mega-capitalisation technology stock touch a fresh record intraday high of US$277.32 after reporting better-than-expected third quarter earnings after the close of last Thursday's (30 October) session and forecast holiday-quarter iPhone sales and overall revenue that surpassed Wall Street expectations thanks to strong demand for its iPhone 17 models. Nvidia Corp slipped -0.20% following news it is partnering with Samsung and other South Korean firms to deploy 250,000 of its chips across the Asian country.

European bourses are on the backfoot; US equity futures mixed, with the NQ boosted by post-earning strength in AMZN +12.8 & AAPL +1.7%.AMZN beat and boosted on strong cloud growth; AAPL strong results and predicts holiday boom in iPhone sales.DXY remains firm post-FOMC. AUD lags post-Chinese PMI.Commodities trade muted as crude awaits OPEC+ meeting.Bonds are under modest pressure given the earnings-driven US risk tone & Meta issuance, Fed speak looms.Looking ahead, Dallas Fed (Sep), Chicago PMI (Oct), (Suspended Releases: US PCE, Employment Costs), ECB Bulletin, Speakers including Fed's Logan, Bostic, Miran & Schmid, Earnings from AbbVie, AON & Intesa Sanpaolo.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In this week's episode, Tom Sieber and Danni Hewson digest the latest market developments from both sides of the Atlantic, with AJ Bell shares and markets writer Martin Gamble also on hand to cover the US earnings season, the newest member of the $4 trillion club and the Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates [01:04].   Tom discusses the record highs for the FTSE 100 and there's chat about results from Next and UK banks and the little-known company which is among the top risers on the UK's flagship index this year. Plus, a look at shop price inflation and the Renters' Rights Bill. [09:33] Elon Musk's pay package and how the job cuts at Amazon connect to the AI story are also on the agenda this week. [24:11]  Danni Hewson speaks to Stuart O'Reilly at the Royal Mint on gold prices, whether it might be too late to get exposure, what's driven the precious metal higher in 2025 and the different investment options. [32:57] 

US Markets closed slightly lower on Thursday after hyperscaler earnings raised concerns about increasing AI spending, but Apple and Amazon results after the close provided a boost to futures. The mood was further elevated by an agreement between China and the US that seemingly delays the trade war by a year. To date, October 2025 is bucking the historical trend, with the big three US indices all in positive territory. Our Chief Economist, David Kohl, assesses this week's central bank action and what to expect policy-wise going forwards. And Tim Gagie, Head of FX Advisory Geneva, provides a round up of what he is seeing with the Japanese yen, the US dollar and the euro, as well as the latest on silver and gold.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content (00:34) - Markets wrap-up: Bernadette Anderko, Product & Investment Content (06:43) - Central bank meetings: David Kohl, Chief Economist (13:03) - FX and metals update: Tim Gagie, Head of FX/PM PB Geneva (17:10) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

U.S. markets pulled back as investors digested a mixed bag of Big Tech earnings and a cautious tone from the Fed. While Alphabet impressed, Meta and Microsoft stumbled, sparking a rotation out of AI and into banks and healthcare. Portfolio Manager Daniel Tan from Grasshopper Asset Management unpacks the tech pull back, the Trump–Xi summit’s trade signals, and what it all means for markets heading into year-end. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangImage by Mohamed Hassan from PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump said the meeting with Xi was amazing & lots of decisions were made, he rated the meeting a 12/10; US-China agree 1-year trade truce.European bourses are broadly lower, US equity futures are mixed; META -8.8%, MSFT -2.3%, GOOGL +6.9% post-earnings.JPY struggles after BoJ kept rates steady and avoided any overt hawkish commentary; Ueda said no pre-set idea about timing of next rate hike. USD manages to hold onto post-FOMC spoils.Global benchmarks (ex-JGBs) remain soft post-FOMC; EGBs pressured into the ECB.XAU returns back above USD 4k/oz following hawkish Fed cut, crude remain rangebound.Looking ahead, Looking ahead, highlights include Japanese Tokyo CPI (Oct) & Unemployment Rate (Sep), (Suspended Releases: US GDP & PCE (Q3), Weekly Claims), Events: ECB Policy Announcement, Comments from ECB President Lagarde, Fed's Logan & Bowman.Earnings from Amazon, Apple, Coinbase, Reddit, MicroStrategy, Cloudflare, Riot Platforms, Eli Lilly, Comcast, Roblox, Mastercard.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US equity markets retreated a day after logging record intra-day highs for a third straight session, with investors continuing to assess earnings from mega-capitalisation technology names and yesterday's (30 October) meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping  - Dow fell -110-points or -0.23%, sliding in the closing hour of trading . Boeing Co dropped -6.32% to be the worst performer in the 30-stock index a day after the aircraft manufacturer posted a weaker-than-expected third quarter profit and flagged a US$4.9B charge "associated with updated 777X certification timing." Microsoft Corp -2.92% despite posting better-than-expected third quarter EPS and revenue (US$77.7B versus consensus US$75.5B) after the close of the previous session, underpinned by Microsoft Cloud and AI strength. UnitedHealth Group Inc shed -2.96%, while Nvidia Corp lost -2%) a day after becoming the first company to close with a US$5 trillion market capitalisation

The Fed has begun cutting again, but without the comfort investors expected. Jerome Powell’s message was clear: the path to lower rates will be “data-dependent,” not automatic. Meanwhile, stocks remain at all-time highs, gold continues to glitter, and yields are refusing to budge. Dan Koh speaks with Ben Emons, Chief Investment Officer at Fed Watch Advisors, about what the Fed’s shift in tone really means, how the end of quantitative tightening could reshape liquidity, and whether markets are due for a healthy pullback after months of record highs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US shares were down overnight, with the NASDAQ off 1.57% and SP500 (-0.99%) also weakening. Meta fell 11.3% as the market reacted further to their earnings update yesterday. Most of the other big players also down, with Tesla -4.6%, Microsoft -2.9% and Nvidia -2%. Two brighter spots were Amazon, which is up a powerful 11.6% in the after market after its update showed its AWS division had the strongest growth in three years. Apple's quarterly revenue also came in higher than expectations, with new iPhone models and AI enabled hardware like AirPods giving the sales outlook a strong boost.Apple and Amazon up substantially after hours on results.SPI futures up 13 points. The ASX to open higher. EDV update - AGMs and Quarterlies.Gold lifted 2% after its recent weakness, likely helped from the recent rate cut from the Fed and ongoing demand. Gold stocks responded, with Newmont up 3.3%.  Industrial metals in London were generally down. Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

EuroCave invented the first wine cabinet nearly 50 years ago. Now the company is using market intelligence to launch Goguette, a design-forward brand built for modern wine lovers in the U.S. Camille Frey-Syren, Director of Brands at EuroCave Group, joins Beth to share how they turned French heritage into an accessible lifestyle brand and what every manufacturer can learn about entering and winning a new market.

US President Trump said the meeting with Chinese President Xi will be three hours long before returning back to the US; says things will work out very well with Xi on Thursday.European and US equity futures are mixed; NQ outperforms, boosted by NVIDIA as it nears USD 5tln market cap.USD is firmer in the run-up to FOMC, AUD leads as hot CPI dashes RBA rate cut hopes.Fixed income contained awaiting the FOMC, with a mild bearish bias potentially stemming from positive trade updates.XAU returns back above USD 4k/oz, LME Copper reaches new ATHs amid positive US-China trade optimismUS Pending Homes (Sep), FOMC & BoC Policy Announcements; US President Trump to meet South Korea's Leader, Speakers including Fed Chair Powell & BoC's Macklem, Supply from the US.Earnings from Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, ServiceNow, Starbucks, eBay, Verizon, Boeing, CVS, Caterpillar, Etsy, Centene, Phillips 66.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US stocks gave up early gains after Jerome Powell signalled the central bank may not cut rates again this year. U.S. Treasuries slumped after Powell clarified that a December cut isn’t guaranteed. Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market value, while Caterpillar hit a record high as strength in its energy business lifted shares. In commodities, copper reached a record high due to supply shortages, and oil prices rose following a sharp decline in US stockpiles. Elsewhere, the Bank of Canada cut interest rates, and back home, Aussie shares are set to open lower on Thursday as rate cut hopes are dashed. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big night for Wall Street as the SP500 finished flat but the Nasdaq rose 0.5%. Focus on US company earnings and the Fed meeting. Rates cut 0.25% but pushed back against any assumption of another one in December. Bond yields and USD up. US10Y up 10bp. Gold initially up over 1.5% before losing all gains. Equities took an initial hit before recovering. The odds of a December cut dropped from 90% to 71%. The Fed also announced an end to its “QT” policy. Aimed at easing pressure in the short term lending market.Mega cap tech stocks reported after the bell. Meta down 6.7% after market despite posting record revenue in the third quarter. Net income was below expectations because of a one off, $16bn tax hit. Alphabet rose 5% after posting sales at a record $102 billion. Net income was up 33% on the previous year. Microsoft down 3% despite its Azure cloud division growing by 40% and operating income increasing 24%. Caterpillar shares went up 12% in their steepest rise since 2009, driven from power generator demand from data centres. Nvidia also topped $5 trillion in value – the first company to do so. Other notables included ServiceNow (in FANG) up 3% after hours, UBS down 1%, KLA Corp (Chip stock) up 2.4% and Boeing down 4.4%.The SPI is down 32 points. ASX set to open lower. Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Stocks surged to new records as the artificial intelligence frenzy showed no signs of cooling. Nvidia led the charge with a 5% jump and fresh announcements at its GTC conference, including a billion-dollar stake in Nokia to accelerate AI ambitions. Microsoft and Apple each crossed the $4 trillion mark, while investors braced for the Fed’s rate decision. But beneath the market euphoria, concerns are mounting over the wave of AI-driven layoffs reshaping the workforce. Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro discusses how Wall Street’s AI winners are fueling record valuations and what that means for jobs and the broader economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where anyone can generate a “perfect” email with AI, does perfection even matter? According to Christopher Gannon, founder of Captivate Talent, what truly matters are the fundamentals: relationships, brand, and aesthetics. In this episode of the Grow Your B2B SaaS podcast, hosted by Joran from Reditus, Chris breaks down how startups should think about hiring go-to-market (GTM) talent, structuring teams, leveraging AI, and expanding into the US. This article summarizes their conversation into clear, actionable insights every founder should know.Key Timestamps(00:00) The Perfect Email Myth: Why Human Connection Still Wins(00:55) Meet the Masters of B2B SaaS Growth(01:31) Why Headcount Won't Scale Your SaaS Revenue(01:51) From Filling Seats to Building a GTM Powerhouse(02:10) The Birth of Captivate Talent: A Founder's Bold Pivot(03:33) The $1M ARR Question: When to Hire Your First GTM Pro(03:50) The Founder's Dilemma: Sell It Yourself or Hire Early?(04:58) The Brutal Truth About Early-Stage Onboarding(05:39) Who Comes First—Sales or Marketing? The Real Answer(05:54) Never Outsource Your Superpower(07:20) Overhiring vs. Underhiring: The Startup Goldilocks Problem(08:16) The Rolodex Trap: Why Big Titles Burn Startups(09:22) Forget Titles—Hire for 12-Month Outcomes Instead(10:15) Inside the Ideal GTM Team Structure for SaaS Growth(11:08) The Secret Weapon: Your Customer Call Library(11:39) AI Is Taking Over GTM (But Here's the Catch)(12:11) Beyond ChatGPT: How to Spot True AI Fluency(13:48) Reditus Break: The Affiliate Engine Powering B2B SaaS(14:11) How to Measure Real AI Impact in Your Workflows(15:06) “At the Table or on the Menu?” AI Skills That Protect Your Career(15:44) The Truth About GTM Hiring in a Post-Layoff World(16:24) Why Relationships Beat Perfect AI Emails Every Time(17:44) The Costly Mistake: Hiring an SDR for US Expansion(18:10) The Founder-Led Playbook for Cracking the US Market(19:09) The Full-Stack Expansion Model Every SaaS Needs(20:22) Stop “Testing” the US with One Hire—Here's Why(22:08) PLG vs. Enterprise: When Remote Expansion Stops Working(23:33) Why Big Logos Abroad Don't Impress US Buyers(24:24) US to Europe: How to Win with Local Talent and Presence(25:29) The Hidden Legal Maze of US Hiring(26:26) The Real Cost of US Expansion (and Cultural Fit)(28:34) The Culture Clash: Vacations, Burnout, and Commitment(29:21) Burn the Boats: The Only Way to Win in the US(30:12) The Future of GTM: How AI Is Rewriting Hiring Rules(31:16) From 0 to $10K MRR: Discipline Over Everything(32:47) From $10K to $10M ARR: Hire Ahead and Pay for Talent(36:49) Connect with Christopher Gannon and Captivate Talent

US President Trump and Japanese PM Takaichi signed an agreement on the US-Japan alliance and framework for securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths.European bourses are mostly lower; ES/NQ are flat, whilst the RTY is marginally lower ahead of a slew of earnings.USD flat/lower, JPY boosted on US-Japan trade developments and mild haven allure; GBP lags a touch.Bonds are firmer given the risk tone; USTs await supply.XAU briefly dipped under USD 3.9k/oz with base metals also broadly in the red; crude complex lower with some focus on reports that OPEC+ is looking at another oil production hike.Looking ahead, US Richmond Fed (Oct), US CaseShiller Home Prices (Aug), US Consumer Confidence (Oct), Supply from the US.Earnings from Visa, Electronic Arts, PPG Industries, SoFi, PayPal.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US stocks finished higher overnight. The Nasdaq rose 0.8% and the SP500 0.2%. US stocks remain in record highs on average volume of 20bn shares. Employment figures released were encouraging, and NVDA made a big 5% move up after announcing a deal to build seven AI supercomputers for the US energy department. CEO Huang also said they had US$500bn in bookings for its AI chips – and that's even without access to the Chinese market. It's possible NVDA becomes the first public company to hit US$5 trillion in value. SPI futures are up 11 points. ASX set to open higher. WOW quarterly and CPI Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Easing U.S.-China tensions are fueling a record-setting rally across major indexes. With the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all hitting fresh highs, chipmakers and Big Tech led the charge in a week of a packed earnings to come. However, beneath the market euphoria, headlines of layoffs and trade uncertainty hint at deeper questions about growth. Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon unpacks the market mood, the potential trade deal framework, and what investors should watch as the Fed gears up for its next rate cut decision. Produced/presented: Ryan Huang Image: Geralt via PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US and China reached a framework for Trump-Xi talks this week. US tariff increase on China averted, China was said to have agreed to delay a new rare earth exports licensing regime for a year.The US is to immediately raise tariffs on Canada by another 10%.US President Trump said he won't meet with Russian President Putin until he thinks they have a peace plan.European bourses firmer but off best levels; US equity futures soar as traders digest the latest US-China trade commentary.High-beta FX propped up by US-Sino optimism, CAD overlooks US tariffs.USTs/Bunds knocked by the risk tone and reports of EU issuance, OATs outperform as Moody's maintained France's rating at Aa3, but revised the outlook to negative from stable.Positive US-China optimism weigh on XAU and lifts Copper near ATHs; Crude was initially boosted by the risk-tone but has since slipped into the red.Looking ahead, highlights include US Dallas Fed (Oct), Suspended Releases: US Durable Goods (Sep), Atlanta Fed GDPNow, Supply from US, Earnings including NXP Semiconductor.UK clocks moved back an hour during the weekend and reverted to GMT, which means there will just be a 4-hour time difference between London and New York for the week until US clocks change on Sunday 2nd November.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US stocks hit all time highs again overnight. The Nasdaq was up 1.8% and the SP500 1.2%. Company earnings are coming in strong, the Fed is in a rate cutting cycle and optimism around the trade spat is keeping the market buoyant. The VIX is now falling well back from the high it hit earlier in the month and the gold price retreated again (-2%). Bitcoin also seems to be stabilising after its recent drawdown.The ASX is set to open lower. The SPI is down 39 points.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Wall St had a strong session on Friday. Inflation numbers coming in slightly lower than expected and company earnings continuing to beat. The market jumping hurdles of the Government shutdown, trade tensions, regional bank jitters, overvaluation concerns and oil sanctions. S&P 500 up 0.79%, closing near the high on average volume. Dow up 473 points. Nasdaq best up 1.15%. Headline CPI hit 3% vs 3.1% expected. The highest level since January. Energy prices the largest contributor. Transportation services had the biggest decline. Shelter flat. Core inflation slightly fell from 3.1% to 3%. No change was expected. Technology the best performer thanks to Big Chips. Alphabet/Anthropic news boosting sentiment (more below). S&P 500 up 1.9% for the week. Nasdaq up 2.3%. ASX 200 up 0.26%.ASX set to open 26 points higher.  US - China trade talks in focus.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

US to probe China's 2020 trade compliance while Trump has "terminated" all trade talks with Canada.European bourses opened firmer but now off best levels whilst US equity futures are in the green; INTC +8.3%.USD slightly higher into CPI, EUR boosted on German PMIs but now pared.Bunds & Gilts hit by PMIs, OATs look to Moody's, USTs await CPI.Crude gives back recent strength, XAU also on the backfoot around USD 4.06k/oz.Looking ahead, US Flash PMIs (Oct), US CPI (Sep), CBR Policy Announcement, European Council (23rd-24th), Moody's Credit Review on France, Speakers including ECB's Cipollone & Nagel, Earnings from Procter & Gamble.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

A tech-fueled rally lifted Wall Street, with the S&P 500 closing in on record highs as easing trade tensions and strong earnings boosted investor confidence. Hopes for progress ahead of President Trump’s upcoming meeting with China’s Xi Jinping helped offset worries about oil prices and inflation. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, break downs what’s driving the rebound, how investors are positioning ahead of key inflation data, and what the latest corporate layoffs signal about the broader economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China published fourth plenum communique: approved five-year plan, and aiming for a 'big increase' in the level of tech self-reliance.European equities are mostly higher, whilst US equity futures are mixed; TSLA -3%, IBM -7.2%, Quantum stocks +10%.DXY is flat, Antipodeans lead whilst havens lag in quiet trade.Bonds are pressured as the risk tone sees pockets of improvement; decent UK auction sparked little move in Gilts at the time.New Russian sanctions push crude benchmarks higher, XAU continues to consolidate.Looking ahead, Existing Home Sales (Sep), EZ Consumer Confidence Flash (Oct), Canadian Retail Sales (Aug), Australian Flash PMIs (Oct), (Suspended Releases: US Weekly Claims), CBRT Policy Announcement, CCP 4th Plenum (20th-23rd), European Council (23rd-24th). Speakers including ECB's Lane, Fed's Bowman & Barr (Fed on Blackout). Earnings from Intel, American Airlines, Freeport McMoRan, Blackstone, T-Mobile US & Valero Energy.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Tom Uren and Amberleigh Jack talk about how America can better use its private sector to scale up offensive cyber activities, including espionage and disruption operations. Involving it to tackle ransomware and cryptocurrency scammers makes a lot of sense. They also talk about how the ransomware ecosystem is splintering, and one operator's relatively quick journey from being an affiliate to a platform operator. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes From Chaos to Capability: Building the US Market for Offensive Cyber Devman's RaaS Launch

European bourses are broadly lower, but FTSE 100 outperforms after UK inflation; US equity futures are modestly weaker.USD is flat & GBP hit after region's softer-than-expected inflation report, which has boosted bets for a cut in December.USTs are flat/slightly firmer ahead of supply, Gilts gap higher after CPI, Bunds marginally pressured after yet another poor auction.Initial morning bounce back in gold has faded with XAU now lower on the session; crude complex is on a firmer footing.Looking ahead, CCP 4th Plenum (20th-23rd), Speakers including ECB's de Guindos, Lagarde & Fed's Barr, Supply from the US, Earnings from SAP, Tesla, IBM, Kinder Morgan, Alcoa, Lam Research, GE Vernova, Hilton, AT&T & Thermo Fisher.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are mixed and have traded choppy throughout the morning; US equity futures are modestly lower, ahead of a slew of earnings.DXY is underpinned by the downbeat risk tone and easing credit concerns; JPY underperforms as Takaichi becomes Japanese PM.Global fixed paper are bid amid the softer risk tone and reports around AA rating criteria.Metals sell off as “debasement trade” loses momentum; Crude is essentially flat in choppy trade.Looking ahead, Canadian CPI (Sep), NBH Policy Announcement, CCP 4th Plenum (20th-23rd), Speakers including ECB's Nagel & Lagarde, Fed's Waller, BoE's Bailey & BreedenEarnings from Netflix, Intuitive, Texas Instruments, Capital One Financial, Coca-Cola, GE Aerospace, Elevance Health, Lockheed Martin, Philip Morris, RTX, General Motors, 3M, Nasdaq & Danaher.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European and US equity futures are lower across the board, with the US regional banking fears weighing on sentiment; KRE -2% in pre-market trade.DXY is a little lower; typical havens (JPY, CHF) benefit from the risk-tone whilst the Aussie lags.Global fixed paper driven higher as traders remain wary on US regional banks.Crude continues Thursday's selling, XAU choppy amid debt concerns.Looking ahead, Speakers including BoE's Pill, Greene & Breeden, Fed's Musalem, ECB's Nagel, Earnings from Ally Financial, SLB, American Express, State Street. Suspended Releases: US Building Permits/Housing Starts (Sep), Industrial Production (Sep).Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said they are in a trade war with China, and if the US don't have tariffs, they don't have national security, while he stated that tariffs are a very important tool for defence.European bourses are mostly higher, SMI bid post-Nestle results and NQ outperforms after strong Q3 TSMC earnings.USD mixed vs. peers, GBP leads whilst AUD was pressured by a weak jobs report.USTs are firmer, fleeting upside in OATs after PM Lecornu survives the 1st no confidence vote; now awaiting the 2nd vote.Crude benchmarks trade rangebound despite rising geopolitical tensions, XAU forms another new ATH.Looking ahead, highlights include Philly Fed (Oct), Atlanta Fed GDP, Comments from Fedʼs Waller, Barkin, Barr, Miran, Bowman & Kashkari, ECBʼs Lane & Lagarde, BoCʼs Macklem, BoEʼs Greene & Mann.Earnings from Bank of New York Mellon, KeyCorp, Charles Schwab, United Airlines, ABB & Bankinter.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

European bourses are in the green; LVMH +14% & ASML +3.6% both gain post-earnings; US equity futures also rise.USD losses extend into a second session, EUR remains underpinned by French optimism.USTs incrementally firmer, OATs gain as traders digest the latest pension reform suspension.XAU breaks USD 4200/oz, crude benchmarks muted amid heightened trade tensions.Looking ahead, highlights include NY Fed Manufacturing (Oct), Cleveland Fed CPI (Sep), US Military Pay Date, Fed Beige Book, (Suspended Releases: US CPI), BoE's Breeden, ECB's Lane & Lagarde, Fed's Miran, Bostic, Waller & Schmid, RBA's Bullock & Kent.Earnings from Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, Dollar Tree & Progressive.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

China's MOFCOM announced that it is taking countermeasures against five US-linked firms; said the US cannot have talks while threatening new restrictions.French PM Lecornu's government is to present a budget aiming to reduce the deficit to 4.7% by end-2026, according to La Tribune.Equities lower across the board, as markets digest the latest trade-related escalations by China on the US; traders also await a number of US earnings.JPY benefits from haven bid, GBP hit by soft jobs, Antipodeans dented by risk-tone.Global paper firmer amid the weakened risk tone, Gilts lead after data, OATs await PM Lecornu.Crude benchmarks fall as Middle East tensions ease, XAU pulls back from new ATHs.Looking ahead, US NFIB (Sep), Fed Discount Rate Minutes, Speakers including ECB's Villeroy, Kocher, BoE's Bailey & Taylor, Fed's Powell, Waller, Collins & Bowman, BoC's Rogers, RBA's Hunter & Hauser, RBNZ's Conway. Earnings from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson & LVMH.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Hear from Kieran Draper, CEO of B4B Payments in the USA, as he reflects on the opportunities and challenges of entering new markets, what it takes to build teams with an international mindset, and where he sees the future of payments headed.With over 25 years of experience driving business and technology transformation across banking and capital markets, Kieran brings a global perspective shaped by leadership roles across the US, Europe and Asia. Since joining B4B Payments in 2019, he has been instrumental in building a strong US team, scaling the business with precision, and navigating the complexities of regulation and innovation in the payments landscape. Discussions in the episode:Key drivers behind B4B Payments' US expansion strategyNavigating regulatory challenges and the importance of local expertiseBuilding teams with global vision and regional focusLeveraging AI and digital transformation to scale with agilityThe biggest challenges and opportunities facing B4B PaymentsClick here to reach out to Peter Rabey direct Like this show? Please leave us a review. Every review helps. 

China's government announced export controls on rare earth materials.Hamas-Israel agreed to a Gaza ceasefire deal; conflicting reports whether the ceasefire is in effect, though the Israel Foreign Minister confirmed that it is.European bourses are mixed whilst US equity futures trade around the unchanged mark.DXY grinds higher amid continued NZD losses and a heavy GBP.OATs outperform as the odds of fresh legislative elections diminish, USTs await Fed speak.Crude benchmarks slightly higher despite Gaza ceasefire deal, XAU takes a breather.Looking ahead, New Zealand Manufacturing PMI, ECB Minutes (Sep), Eurogroup Meeting, Banxico Minutes, Speakers including, ECB's Lane, BoC's Rogers, Fed Chair Powell, Bowman, Barr & Kashkari, Supply from US, Earnings from Delta Air & PepsiCo.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors on whether pricey US markets have him worried. Keith McLachlan from Element Investment Managers breaks down his free-cash-flow-to-EV yield – what it means and how to use it. Mark McChlery from PayJustNow on the ever-earlier start to Black Friday – what discount levels drive the best conversions and which categories will lead this year.

So Simon asks, have I worked with clients from Europe who sold their products/services to US customers? And is it more difficult for Europeans to sell on the US market? Yes I have, and the answer is no.

US President Trump announced 100% tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, 50% tariffs on all Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Vanities, and associated products, a 30% tariff on Upholstered Furniture, and a 25% tariff will be imposed on all “Heavy Trucks” made in other parts of the world.European bourses seemingly shrug off Trump's latest barrage of tariffs; US equity futures trade tentatively into US PCE.USD rally pauses for breath ahead of PCE; EUR unmoved by ECB Survey of Consumer Expectations, which saw the 1- and 5-year forecasts rise.Crude is slightly lower in very quiet trade, XAU/USTs are rangebound awaiting data.Looking ahead, US PCE (Aug), US University of Michigan Final (Sep), Fed's Barkin, Bowman.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk