Unhedged

Unhedged is a podcast about financial markets. It is a production of the Financial Times. Since its foundation in 1888, the UK-based newspaper has become one of the most-read financial news sources.

The host of the twice-weekly podcast is Ethan Wu. A journalist specializing in finance, Wu has worked for Business Insider, AdWeek, and many other publications. Katie Martin is a frequent contributor. She is the markets editor at the Financial Times and writes "The Long View" column.

The Unhedged podcast provides a macro perspective on the global economy. When there's a bull market on Wall Street, Wu explains why and what investors need to get out of it. When inflation increases slow down in the US, he and Martin take a closer look. They assess whether it's a result of shifts in the labor market or higher interest rates. The two also explain the details of private lending and why it's a risky move.

Journalists and correspondents at the Financial Times sometimes chat with Wu. Robin Wigglesworth runs the FT Alphaville blog. She explains the emerging importance of bonds as market drivers and why that's a problem. Joe Miller is a legal correspondent for the Financial Times. In one episode, he focuses on insider trading and why it's important to avoid it. Robert Armstrong is the publication's US financial commentator. He and Wu share thoughts about whether and how to regulate cryptocurrencies.

In some episodes, Wu takes a closer look at a point of interest. He examines what went wrong with Carl Icahn's recent investment strategy. Wu retraces the path of Uber, from startup to profitability. He also analyzes Disney's series of woes and considers how it will recover.

Listening to Unhedged is a great way to keep up with current developments in finance. Wu has access to some of the world's most reputable journalists in the field. He and his guests provide analysis borne of years of experience. New podcast episodes debut several times a week, and are about 20 minutes long.