Magic Markets

The Finance Ghost and Moe-Knows discuss key market trends across stocks, currencies, fixed income, commodities, macroeconomics and geopolitical trends, helping you understand what's going on out there.

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September 23, 2026 00:18:32
Magic Markets #292: Commodities are booming - is South Africa?

Magic Markets #292: Commodities are booming - is South Africa?

This week, Mohammed Nalla shares insights from a recent conference in Quebec on whether we're entering a commodities super-cycle and how Canada could benefit....

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September 15, 2026 00:16:21
Magic Markets #291: Oil above $100 - and why Sasol isn't just a Brent Crude trade

Magic Markets #291: Oil above $100 - and why Sasol isn't just a Brent Crude trade

This week, Moe takes us beyond the headlines of oil’s surge back above $100 a barrel, unpacking the structural issues that could keep energy...

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September 09, 2026 00:15:57
Magic Markets #290: Storm Front - Winners and Losers in an El Niño World

Magic Markets #290: Storm Front - Winners and Losers in an El Niño World

This week, Mohammed Nalla explores El Niño, the climate phenomenon that can have a surprisingly powerful effect on economies and markets. With forecasts pointing...

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September 02, 2026 00:13:27
Magic Markets #289: Jackson Hole and CrowdStrike's Explosive Growth

Magic Markets #289: Jackson Hole and CrowdStrike's Explosive Growth

This week, Mohammed Nalla unpacks the key takeaways from Jackson Hole, where new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reminded markets that “down is not the...

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August 26, 2026 00:13:31
Magic Markets #288: Treasury Troubles and Walmart Wobbles

Magic Markets #288: Treasury Troubles and Walmart Wobbles

Mohammed Nalla unpacks the US Treasury's decision to increase buybacks at the long end of the bond market, explaining why soaring long-term yields matter...

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August 19, 2026 00:15:32
Magic Markets #287: From Warsh to Woolies - the inflation stories worth watching

Magic Markets #287: From Warsh to Woolies - the inflation stories worth watching

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces a tricky backdrop of cooling inflation, a softer labour market and growing speculation around the Fed's next move....

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