Podcast: The wheels are coming off

Today, we look at yesterday's mini flash crash in US equity markets and the activity in the retail space - and undoubtedly amplified by other sharp market operators - that is driving an enormous squeeze on the most shorted equity names, most spectacularly yesterday in GameStop. It is a dangerous...

Market Quick Take – January 26, 2021

Equity markets are slightly traumatized after a zany session yesterday on Wall Street, with retail traders launching coordinated attacks on the widely shorted company Gamestop. As well, Italian Prime Minister Conte resigned yesterday, though this will not necessarily lead to new election. In the US, President Biden declared himself open...