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  • Is France Heading for a Financial Crisis?

    October 8, 2026 · 51 min

    France is facing mounting pressure. Government debt has climbed above €3.5 trillion, borrowing costs are surging, and political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 presidential election is making investors increasingly nervous. In this episode…

  • Why UBS Is Threatening to Leave Switzerland

    October 5, 2026 · 54 min

    Could UBS really leave Switzerland? In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett break down the growing dispute between Switzerland’s biggest bank and the government over new capital requirements and why tougher regulation could…

  • What a US Investment Bank MD Really Looks for When Hiring Graduates

    October 1, 2026 · 46 min

    What does it actually take to build a successful career in financial markets? In this episode, Anthony Cheung sits down with Jamie Philip, who began his career trading at a hedge fund before spending nearly 19 years at J.P. Morgan…

  • Oil, Sanctions & SuperTankers: The Deals Driving Global Energy

    September 28, 2026 · 45 min

    In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett explore how geopolitics and soaring energy prices are reshaping some of the biggest deals in global markets. We look at Nigeria’s $1.6 billion Dangote Petroleum IPO and its ambition to…

  • Britain’s Debt Problem Is Getting Worse - What Happens Next?

    September 23, 2026 · 44 min

    UK government borrowing is surging, bond yields remain elevated and the cost of servicing Britain’s debt is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. But how serious is the problem and what happens if borrowing costs stay high? In this…

  • Why Private Equity Just Bought HYROX | Oura’s $16B IPO Explained

    September 21, 2026 · 58 min

    HYROX has exploded into one of the biggest trends in fitness, and now private equity wants a piece of it. But what exactly makes the business so attractive? In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett break down how HYROX makes…

  • Why the Fed Is Raising Rates Again | What Happens Next?

    September 17, 2026 · 37 min

    The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years, with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivering a unanimous 25 basis point hike as inflation once again becomes the dominant concern for financial markets. In this…

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About the show

The AmplifyME Market Maker Podcast makes finance fun and easy to understand. Hosted by LinkedIn Top Voice Anthony Cheung, alongside trader-turned-founder Piers Curran and former investment banker and entrepreneur Stephen Barnett, each week they break down the biggest market stories and trends shaping the global economy. Get real insight, build your commercial awareness and learn how markets really work, with top guests from leading banks, hedge funds and asset managers sharing their expertise, career journeys and advice.