Market Maker

This week, I talk to Amplify co-founder Piers Curran about the latest expansion of the crypto market in which the broader rise in digital tokens has taken their overall market value past $3 trillion for the very first time. We also talk about the shift towards further adoption of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and where it sits in the context of traditional assets and how to gain exposure to this emerging area.

The main macro theme of the week has been the surge in global inflation after US CPI rose at its fastest pace in 31 years last month. We look at the reasons and debate whether or not the Fed will blink with their transitory view. Finally, we review the current dynamics of COVID cases in England vs Mainland Europe and explain why Brexit negotiations will not conclude anytime soon!

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In the fourth episode of our Career Hack series we talk about the power of networking. Whether you love it or hate it, networking can have a profound impact on your professional ambitions and personal skills. We talk about how to get started, how to build your own profile and the general rules of engagement!

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In this episode, I talk to Amplify co-founder and Head of Trading Piers Curran about the communication failure from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and its impact on the Bank's credibility. We also look at Jerome Powell's performance after announcing tapering and discuss the real prospect of the Democrats losing both the Senate and the House at next year's mid-terms as Joe Biden's approval rating remains one of the worst in history.

Finally, we can't go an episode without talking about Tesla! Discussing why the share price is rising irrespective of fundamentals, alongside a quick look at the collapse in pandemic winner Peloton this week.

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In the third episode of our Career Hack series we talk about HireVue interviews. What is the purpose of them, who uses them, where does it fit in the application process, and of course we throw in some useful tips and tricks!

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In this episode, I talk to Amplify co-founder Piers Curran about the Facebook name change to Meta. What does this mean for the company, why are they doing it, and will be a successful rebranding of the troubled social media firm?. Also up for debate is whether Tesla is in a bubble after shares rise 20% on the week and a review of the latest corporate earnings from the mega-cap tech giants, including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet.

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This week Xiao and I delve into the often complicated matter of group exercises, one of the main features of any assessment centre. Not only do we look at the structure and format, but provide 7 top tips that will help your performance in these high pressured situations.

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In this episode, I talk to Eddie Donmez about why the crash in Snap's shares this week is bad for social media stocks but good for Apple. We also investigate the latest SPAC deal between Digital World Acquisition and Trump Media & Technology Group, as the former US President looks to circumvent big tech by launching his own app TRUTH Social. For dessert, we analyse Tesla earnings, review the performance of the first Bitcoin ETF, and comment on the latest PayPal talks to acquire Pinterest, in what could be one of the largest takeover deals of the year.

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Unsure of what to expect in your upcoming assessment centre? We've got you covered! In this first episode of our career hacks series I talk to the Head of AmplifyME China, Xiaoyu Zhang, on how exactly virtual assessment centres work. We look at the four key stages of group exercises, case studies, networking and interviews in the context of having to do these completely online due to the pandemic. 

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In this episode, I catch up with Eddie Donmez to talk about the performance of US investment banks who have been reporting their latest quarterly earnings this week. These financial firms are raking in record sums, with fees surging past $100bln in the first nine months of the year thanks to a rush of dealmaking. So why is deal activity so crazy, and how long can it last? you'll have to listen to find out!

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Facebook has had a tough week. From its social media services going down due to a "faulty configuration change", to more deep-rooted problems unearthed by the latest Facebook Files leaked from a former employee. Can Mark Zuckerberg evolve the company once more, or is this the beginning of the end? We also discuss the latest energy crisis and what it means for inflation and the Bank of England, and why the Fed will push on with its taper timeline, despite another weak US jobs report.

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