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The Macro Trading Floor

by Alfonso Peccatiello & Brent Donnelly
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Latest episodes

  • The Credit Market Boogeyman

    October 23, 2026 · 36 min

    Alf and Brent discuss how developments in credit markets are rattling investors from France to the state of the AI credit cycle. The duo covers the implications for equities, currencies and fixed income.

  • AI Bubble Popping Or A Boring Pullback?

    October 16, 2026 · 30 min

    Alf and Brent are back on the show to discuss the recent price action in AI stocks which is also heavily impacting the bond market. Is the AI bubble popping? Are credit fears to be taken seriously, such that the asset allocation has to…

  • 6% Yields Next & Will Stonks Handle It?

    October 9, 2026 · 41 min

    Alf and Brent discuss the relentless bond yield and USD move. Can we get to 6% yields in the US, or even higher? And will stonks be able to handle it?

  • Macro Blowups Everywhere - What Now?

    October 2, 2026 · 39 min

    Alf and Brent are back to discuss the various macro blowups we are witnessing simultaneously: French spreads, front-end of the bond market, mortgage-backed securities, EM carry and so on. What's the best framework to apply for each of…

  • On Bessent, Gold & Idiosyncratic Trades

    August 28, 2026 · 36 min

    Alf and Brent are back to discuss the Bessent buyback plan and its impact on markets. The duo focuses on gold, the long-end and the USD as potential release valves. The discussion then moves to two macro idiosyncratic ideas.

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  • On Sizing Options, The Fed and The JPY

    August 9, 2026 · 37 min

    In this episode, Alf and Brent talk about the Fed's likely reaction function to incoming data and the Bessent/Japan accord on the JPY. The duo then discusses one of the trickiest questions for macro PMs: when to use options, and how to…

  • Warsh Woke Up The Bond Vigilantes

    July 31, 2026 · 38 min

    Alf and Brent discuss the significant market reaction to Warsh's press conference: the Fed handed over the keys to the bond market, and now Bond Vigilantes are in charge until data comes in to set the direction straight for everyone. How…

  • The Orange Variable

    July 10, 2026 · 35 min

    Brent and Alf discuss the n-th injection of the Orange Variable in markets: Trump decided to escalate again with Iran, and even suggested the ceasefire might be over altogether. The duo discusses how to approach these injections of…

  • The Rebasement Trade

    June 26, 2026 · 31 min

    Alf and Brent discuss the major market shifts since the Warsh press conference. Is this a big macro shift or just a mini-trend that will ultimately slow down or even reverse?

  • The Inflation Ghost, Gold and Options

    May 22, 2026 · 37 min

    To reach out to Alf: alf@palinurocapital.com (or Alfonso Peccatiello on BBG) To reach out to Brent: bdonnelly@spectramarkets.com (or Brent Donnelly on BBG) In this episode, Alf and Brent discuss the best risk/reward ways to position for…

  • Process, Process, Process

    May 15, 2026 · 33 min

    To reach out to Alf: alf@palinurocapital.com (or Alfonso Peccatiello on BBG) To reach out to Brent: bdonnelly@spectramarkets.com (or Brent Donnelly on BBG) In this episode, Alf and Brent focus on various aspects of their investment/risk…

  • Macro Investing In A Post-Hormuz World

    May 8, 2026 · 34 min

    To reach out to Alf: alf@palinurocapital.com To reach out to Brent: bdonnelly@spectramarkets.com Alf and Brent refresh their macro and trading frameworks on the basis of new info: the Iran/US MoU in negotiation phase, how the world might…

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About the show

The Macro Trading Floor is a fun and actionable macro and markets podcast hosted by Alfonso Peccatiello and Brent Donnelly. If you are looking for banter, financial education, and actionable trade ideas this is the podcast for you!