Macro and Rates
Global economy
China, Europe, Japan, emerging markets
- Episodes
- 69
- Share
- 6.4%
- Shows
- 61
- Net sentiment
- −0.08
Bullish 13Mixed 18Neutral 21Bearish 17
The episodes behind it
Why each one was bullish, bearish or in between. Most time on the theme first.
Bullish 13
- Africa's growing population, urbanization and business expansion point to strong long-term economic growth potential.Viewpoints with Burkhard Varnholt - A global markets podcast (Ep. 73) · UBS On-Air: Market Moves · Sep 25
- Undervalued emerging markets like South Korea, Brazil and Indonesia offer better value than the US.Dave Iben: The World Is on Sale While America Trades at a Premium | #652 · The Meb Faber Show - Better Investing · Sep 25
- China's record gold imports and reserve buying signal strong physical demand from a major economy.Treasury Tries to Tame Yields While China Buys Gold · Money Metals' Weekly Market Wrap Podcast · Sep 25
- Peru's pro-mining political shift and fast-tracked permits support the mining sector outlook.Ivan Bebek: Sombrero Could Be One of Copper’s Next Big Discoveries · Mining Stock Daily · Sep 25
- Europe, Japan, emerging markets and China are growing, and many of them trade at deep valuation discounts to the US.Ep. 377: Jay Pelosky on the Tripolar World, the Spending Super Cycle, and the Global Earnings Boom · Macro Hive Conversations With Bilal Hafeez · Sep 25
- Mexico has strong internal savings, a young population and independent institutions, supporting long-term growth.Sergio Méndez — Country Head of BlackRock Mexico · The HPScast · Sep 23
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- Taiwan's strong GDP growth and rising per-capita output above Japan and South Korea attract outside attention.How France and Taiwan Became Interdependent, From Industrial Gases to Chip Design【Taiwanology Ep.65】 · Taiwanology · Sep 22
- Chinese innovation is portrayed as vibrant and possibly outpacing the US in some areas.#027 Josh Lerner on Venture Capital, Rethinking Innovation, and Shared Knowledge as a Competitive Strategy · Shaping Science with Nick Dirks · Sep 21
- India's incentive policies and government investment in semiconductors support growth in its economy.Taiwan tech news 2026/09/19-09/25 (+Taiwan-India tech cooperation) · Taiwan Tech Update · Sep 26
- Shareholder reform, AI, manufacturing and defense exposure make Japanese stocks attractive.Why the Bond Market May Be the Stock Market's Biggest Risk · The Markets · Sep 25
- Wood forecasts global growth above 7% and oil prices falling as transport shifts to the grid.A Trump-Xi Summit & Cathie Wood’s Investor Letter 9/25/26 · Squawk Pod · Sep 25
- Global South growth and Chinese export gains favor China's economic position.Trump Rolls Out Red Carpet for Xi as China Has NEVER Been Stronger · Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Sep 24
- Europe and Japan are investing heavily in sovereign space capabilities, expanding the global market.Why Space Infrastructure Costs 10x Less Now | Peter Beck · MTS · Sep 22
Bearish 17
- China's K-shaped recovery and weak private investment drag on the growth outlook.Can Asia Withstand Another Rate-Hike Cycle? · Market Watch · Sep 23
- China holds rates while the Fed tightens, constraining easing and pressuring the renminbi and capital flows.Fed Hikes to 4%, 10-Year Hits 5%: The New Rate Reality · Hedgebra Daily Brief · Sep 21
- Canada, Europe and Japan face weak growth and rate hikes, while the US economy looks more resilient.Energy Shock and Rate Hikes Could Cause a 2022 Style Bear Market | Eric Wallerstein | Clocktower Group · Monetary Matters with Jack Farley · Sep 23
- Debt burdens and investment-de-risking push shape African agricultural finance and national budgets.The Green Revolution has failed Africa · Farm Gate · Sep 22
- Rate hikes in Japan and Australia risk slowdown or recession in those economies.Are Markets Too Calm About Higher Rates? · Market Watch · Sep 21
- UK budget faces weaker growth outlook and higher borrowing costs from oil price surge.US Treasury yields soar · FT News Briefing · Sep 24
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- Energy shocks, company closures and higher inflation are expected to hit European growth hard.Call Time At The Casino: Europe's Bad Bets Come Due · Multipolarity · Sep 24
- Diesel-driven cost pressure in agriculture, trucking and industry may weigh on economic activity.The Global Diesel Problem · Thoughts on the Market · Sep 24
- Germany-France spread at 105bp, highest since 2010-2012 sovereign crisis, signals European debt strain.MOVE more important than VIX · Saxo Market Call · Sep 21
- China's property collapse, aging population and export dumping are presented as signs of economic weakness.Is China Aiding Iran's Strikes on U.S. Troops? Steve Mosher Exposes Beijing's Unrestricted Warfare · Brian Kilmeade Show · Sep 27
- Central bank tightening across Europe, Japan, Scandinavia and Australia weighs on global growth and markets.Markets Struggle To Separate Signal From Noise As Bond Yields Rise Some More… · Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog · Sep 26
- Demand destruction in diesel and road fuel across Europe, Asia and emerging markets signals weakening activity.VIE interviews McQuilling Services · The Value Investor's Edge · Sep 23
- Canada's stagnant growth, weak per-capita output and socialist policies weigh on its economy.We Must Not Abandon Capitalism For Socialism | Jonathan Wellum · Thoughtful Money with Adam Taggart · Sep 22
- Host suggests China's domestic economy is in deep trouble, with GDP possibly overstated and little growth.Nothing Changed: China's 10-Front War on the US · Good Revenue · Sep 26
- Heavy government debt, Iran war, oil price spikes and tariffs are seen as threats to US prosperity.When AI's builders sound the alarm · Possible · Sep 23
- The Chinese economy is described as weak, and coercion is expected to grow.Americano: the truth about Xi & Trump’s summit · Best of the Spectator · Sep 27
- Energy costs, defense spending and budget strain are squeezing European budgets, complicating drug pricing.Episode 197 - September 25, 2026 · Biotech Hangout · Sep 25
Mixed 18
- China's industrial export surge boosts its tech sector but a weak domestic economy and falling house prices create imbalances.Xi vs Trump: Inside the Chinese Economic Machine · The David McWilliams Podcast · Sep 24
- Growth in the euro area and Japan proved more resilient than expected, while central banks tighten.Why Central Banks Are Raising Rates Again · Thoughts on the Market · Sep 22
- Emerging fundamentals look healthy, but conflicting macro signals and stretched valuations keep investors cautious.Economics: PODCAST|Key Takeaways: 2026 Emerging and Frontier Markets Opportunities Conference · At Any Rate · Sep 22
- Growth in India and frontier markets is promising, while Chinese competition and infrastructure problems raise doubts.The Nanalyze Verdict: Apple Stock · Nanalyze · Sep 26
- Japan and Asian current account surpluses and the yen rebound are discussed as shifting global capital flows.The Roundtable Sessions: Les Deux Vincent · The Collective Member Podcast · Sep 26
- Energy price uncertainty and geopolitical risk cloud the outlook, though medium-term EU spreads look constructive.Global Rates: Thoughts on long end EUR curve, SSAs and the recent Riksbank and Norges Bank meetings · At Any Rate · Sep 25
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- Growth-driven competition among nations makes restraint on energy use economically costly for any single country.A State of the World Address: The Climate Speech We'll Probably Never Hear | Frankly 160 · The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · Sep 25
- Strong PMIs in the US and Europe support growth but also push up inflation, forcing central banks to hike and complicating currency outlooks.Global FX: US diesel ban, dollar view, G10 central banks · At Any Rate · Sep 25
- Strong US growth and reflation favor the US over EM, while EM fundamentals and buffers remain solid.EM Fixed Income: Navigating some sudden market turbulence · At Any Rate · Sep 24
- Ireland is framed as caught between American corporate ties and European political values.The Ed Sheeranisation of Irish Economic Policy · The David McWilliams Podcast · Sep 22
- Growth has surprised to the upside but relies heavily on AI spending while manufacturing and energy costs remain weak.If Global Trade Breaks, It’s Worse Than 2008 | Ed Conway · The Master Investor Podcast with Wilfred Frost · Sep 22
- Japan yen intervention risk and South Korea export strength shape the regional outlook.UBS On-Air: Paul Donovan Daily Audio 'Affordability, again' · UBS On-Air: Market Moves · Sep 21
- ASEAN trade and investment grew strongly, though geopolitical uncertainty clouds the outlook.Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to U.S. from September 23 to 25 · Global Business · Sep 21
- Resilient US growth and euro area energy shocks shape the inflation outlook.Global Rates: DM inflation markets under higher real rates · At Any Rate · Sep 24
- Donor aid cuts and African fiscal constraints create both pressure and opportunity for the model.Using Drones to Expand Healthcare Delivery · The CommonHealth · Sep 23
- Venezuela expansion and global supply disruptions weigh on energy markets and consumer costs.Inside Chevron’s Massive Bet on AI & Energy | Fortune Daily · Fortune Daily · Sep 24
- BRICS is pivoting toward China and away from the US, a shift with mixed market implications.Prof. Steve Hanke: ‘Trump is TRAPPED in Inflation Crisis’ Warns to STAY AWAY from US Bond Market · Going Underground Hosted by Afshin Rattansi · Sep 21
- Energy shock has been absorbed so far, but resilience may unwind if the crisis lasts.Nasdaq posts record close driven by AI trade · Squawk Box Europe Express · Sep 21
Neutral 21
- Discussion of growing construction demand in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia and wealth gaps between nations.The Sand Mafias · The Jacob Shapiro Podcast · Sep 23
- China's debt restructuring, lack of household stimulus, and credit growth are described without a clear investing call.Peter Alexander: China | America's Fiercest Competitor or Enemy · The Competent Investor · Sep 23
- Strong US growth estimates were discussed factually, with China seeking markets beyond the US.What Strong Growth Means for the Fed and Markets · This Week in Business · Sep 25
- Discusses carbon intensity and emissions across China, India, OECD and rest of world factually.EP229: NYC Climate Week Takeaways: Glass Half Full · Super-Spiked Podcast · Sep 26
- Strong US growth and PMI data were discussed factually as context for markets.Strong Growth, Inflation = Fed on Hook for Hikes (E278) · DoubleLine Minutes · Sep 25
- Discussion of China building ties with Africa, India and South America reshaping global influence.Friday Wrap-Up: A President's View on Global Power and Learning from Big Tech · In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen · Sep 25
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- Productions moving to Canada, the UK, and Ireland are discussed as competitive pressure on US production.Dissecting the Bill That Could Transform Hollywood, With Its Co-Author · The Town with Matthew Belloni · Sep 24
- Discussion of China's shift to EVs reducing its oil demand, described factually.What's Next for Oil Prices and Fuel Subsidies · Enterprise Explores · Sep 24
- Economic outlook described as stabilizing but polarized across regions amid multiple shocks.Chief Economists Outlook: what bond yields and interest rates tell us about the global economy · Radio Davos · Sep 22
- Japan raised rates to a 31-year high and other regions face similar consumer price pressures, though central banks do not move in lockstep."Inflation Is Still Winning" - The Fed Raises Rates for the First Time Since 2023 · Valuetainment · Sep 21
- Discussion of rural and metropolitan population shifts and demographic aging is descriptive rather than an investment call.We Asked the Data Scientist Who Rebuilt the Jobs Report What the Headline Number Hides · Excess Returns · Sep 26
- Discussion of China and emerging markets leading clean tech and EV adoption, described factually.What we can actually do to save the planet · On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · Sep 24
- Discussed factually: Asia and other regions lead renewable deployment ahead of the US.John Melby, CEO, Xpansiv — Energy Registry: Operating the Global Infrastructure for the Renewable Energy Market (Re-broadcast) · Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business Leaders · Sep 23
- Bank of Japan hiked to a 31-year high, with the yen weakening and JGB yields falling.THE MISSING DOT: What Wall Street Missed in the Fed’s Unanimous Rate Hike! · Wall Street Truthbombs Podcast · Sep 23
- Reported RBA rate rise and budget update, with US-linked arrests in the UK covered briefly.AI bosses called to Senate probe + Surcharges are going. Will prices drop? · The Briefing · Sep 27
- Discussion of China's weak consumption and imbalances, and the euro's integration challenges.Gita Gopinath on Trade, Currencies, and Economic Transformation · Conversations with Tyler · Sep 23
- Discussed as an oil and commodity shock affecting Europe and global inflation.Making Sense of Sky-High Treasury Yields · WSJ What’s News · Sep 27
- A UK drought and hosepipe ban are mentioned as context for water competition with data centers.Can We Have AI and a Liveable Planet? · Agents Of Tech · Sep 27
- Brief discussion of Iran war and oil prices affecting public attention, no clear investing lean.Democrats vs Republicans: Who Is Actually More Violent? - Robert Pape #1154 · Modern Wisdom · Sep 24
- Mention of Iran and Strait of Hormuz affecting oil and energy prices.Trump Signs a HISTORIC Greenland Deal + Why Are Interest Rates Going UP?! - Sept 22 Hr 3 · The Joe Pags Show · Sep 23
- Clients expanding across jurisdictions face fragmented liquidity and differing settlement timelines.Why tokenization is gaining momentum · Making Sense · Sep 22
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