This week's edition examines a world undergoing a fundamental restructuring, moving beyond frictionless globalization. We dissect the converging forces of geopolitical risk, technological disruption, and financial volatility, revealing a landscape defined by fragmentation and strategic competition. Discover how to adapt and thrive amidst this new economic order.

0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Macroeconomic Shifts & Capital Flows
8:48 - Geopolitical Risk & Commodity Flows
13:41 - Technological Disruption & AI Impact
18:04 - Financial Market Volatility & Credit Conditions
20:59 - Energy Transition & Critical Minerals
22:59 - Conclusion

Referenced sources:
Bloomberg Surveillance TV February 10th, 2026 (Bloomberg Surveillance)
Bloomberg Surveillance TV February 9th, 2026 (Bloomberg Surveillance)
Bloomberg Surveillance TV February 5th, 2026 (Bloomberg Surveillance)
Bloomberg Surveillance TV February 6th, 2026 (Bloomberg Surveillance)
Bloomberg Surveillance TV February 4th, 2026 (Bloomberg Surveillance)
Matt Whineray – Leading New Zealand Super Fund (Capital Allocators, EP.108) (Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry)
Laura Holgate on the Promise and Perils of Nuclear Innovation (Columbia Energy Exchange)
Power surge The impact of energy addition on environmental commodity markets (Energy Evolution)
Ricardo Hausmann Explains How the Venezuelan Economy Collapsed (Odd Lots)

This episode is independent commentary and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the sources listed above.

This week's edition unpacks the interconnected vulnerabilities shaping global markets, from the Federal Reserve's precarious position to the escalating tensions in commodity supply chains. Maya and Alex reveal how geopolitical risk, technological disruption, and credit stress are converging to create a uniquely complex and potentially volatile landscape, demanding a reassessment of conventional investment strategies.

0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Federal Reserve Policy & Macroeconomic Outlook
9:31 - Geopolitical Risk & Commodity Markets
14:16 - Technological Disruption & Market Dynamics
17:56 - Restructuring & Credit Market Stress
20:00 - Energy Transition & Critical Minerals
22:00 - Conclusion

Referenced podcasts (for further listening):
Argus Weekly Korea Commodities Insights Episode 3 (Argus Media)
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair (Bloomberg Surveillance)
From data centers to EVs to wind turbines Copper's critical role in the age of electrification (Energy Evolution)
Credit Crunch Beach Point’s Hunsaker on Structured Landscape (FICC Focus)
Macro Matters Morgan Stanley’s Hornbach on Dollar, Yield Curve (FICC Focus)
Scott Sumner on Monetary Policy Confusion in Our Current Policy Debates (Macro Musings with David Beckworth)
Lots More With Skanda Amarnath on the Risks of Kevin Warsh (Odd Lots)
Jeff Currie on the Crazy Surge in Metals, And Why The Supercycle Has Years to Run (Odd Lots)
The incredible shrinking dollar (Unhedged)

This episode is independent commentary and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the podcasts listed above.

Today's episode unpacks the accelerating interconnectedness of global markets, revealing how shifts in one area rapidly reverberate across others. Maya and Alex explore the critical interplay of Fed policy, geopolitical tensions, technological disruption, and the energy transition, arguing that adaptive resilience – not predictable certainty – will define success in the coming months.

0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Federal Reserve Policy & Market Impact
8:39 - Geopolitical Risk & Commodity Markets
12:59 - Technological Disruption & Investment
17:19 - Financial Market Volatility & Risk Management
20:00 - Energy Transition & Critical Minerals
22:00 - Conclusion

Referenced podcasts (for further listening):
Argus Weekly Korea Commodities Insights Episode 3 (Argus Media)
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair (Bloomberg Surveillance)
Michael Webber on What's Behind Rising Energy Costs (Columbia Energy Exchange)
Credit Crunch Beach Point's Hunsaker on Structured Landscape (FICC Focus)
MacroVoices #517 Justin Huhn Uranium at The Tipping Point (Macro Voices)
Lots More With Skanda Amarnath on the Risks of Kevin Warsh (Odd Lots)
Jeff Currie on the Crazy Surge in Metals, And Why The Supercycle Has Years to Run (Odd Lots)
The New Fed vs The Good Old Bond Market (The Macro Trading Floor)
The incredible shrinking dollar (Unhedged)
Airpower, Advice, and D.C. Favorites with David Deptula (War on the Rocks)

This episode is independent commentary and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the podcasts listed above.