Join Ryan as he chats with the AlphaPicks team for the major themes that shaped the week in equities and financial markets
Friday Fix brings together three market minds from AP Research and PiQ Suite for an honest take on the week that was. From the trades that moved prices to the narratives that didn’t, they break down what mattered and what didn’t, with a mix of insight, irreverence, and the kind of chat you only get from people who actually trade this stuff.
Friday Fix - 10th April: Markets on Edge - Ceasefire Hopes, Oil Chaos and the S&P Rally
In this episode of Friday Fix the hosts break down market reactions to a temporary lull in Middle East hostilities, the fragile reopening of shipping lanes, and why equities rallied even as Brent crude stayed elevated.They explain the lasting supply-chain and front-month oil effects, why energy and shipping names remain strong, and why the US dollar looks likely to trade range-bound amid mixed rate expectations.The conversation also covers Anthropic’s Mythos and its cybersecurity implications, shifts in private credit and contrarian fund moves, and a look ahead to upcoming US inflation data and central bank implications.
27 Mar 2026
Friday Fix - 27th March: Why Energy Shock Could Push UK Inflation to 4%—Markets React
On this Friday Fix the team discusses the mounting inflation risks from the Middle East energy shock, updated OECD forecasts, and whether central banks can or should respond. They cover rising bond yields in Japan and Turkey, sovereign gold sales, and market reactions.
The episode also touches on a landmark U.S. lawsuit against big tech, broader supply‑chain impacts, and a personal reminder about work, health and enjoying life.
20 Mar 2026
Friday Fix - 20th March: Markets on Edge - Rate Hikes, Oil Shocks and the Fed's Mixed Signals
Ryan, Alex and Jesse break down a turbulent week for markets: the Fed, ECB and Bank of England reactions to rising inflation expectations, markets pricing several rate hikes, and the sharp moves in bond yields.They discuss the escalating Middle East conflict and its impact on energy supplies and oil prices, why gold fell despite geopolitical risk, and which sectors could win or lose from prolonged energy disruption.The episode mixes market analysis with trading anecdotes and short investment themes including coal, renewables, North Sea oil names and defense suppliers.
16 Mar 2026
Friday Fix: Oil Shocks, Geo‑Politics and Market Mayhem
In this episode of Friday Fix, Ryan, Alex and Jesse unpack the week’s biggest market movers: the Middle East conflict’s impact on oil and energy prices, the U.S. 30‑day waiver on Russian crude, and the chaos of trading headline‑driven markets amid social media noise.They also cover major corporate layoffs, strains in private credit, the UK growth outlook and central bank implications, and offer practical thoughts on managing risk in today’s volatile environment — all in a candid, conversational style.
6 Mar 2026
Friday Fix: Strait of Hormuz Shutdown - Markets on Edge
On this Friday Fix with AlphaPicks the team breaks down the market fallout from the Middle East conflict, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz closure, oil moves and why prices haven’t spiked to $100.
They discuss the implications for central banks and interest-rate pricing (ECB, BOE, Fed), FX flows and dollar strength, plus volatility in gold, silver and equities. The hosts offer trading cautions, highlight de‑risking and safe‑haven demand, and suggest mega‑caps as potential shelter while uncertainty persists.
Hosts Self Ryan and the AlphaPix team discuss geopolitics, markets and AI. They examine rising US‑Iran tensions, what it could mean for oil prices and why headlines don’t automatically spell $100 oil.The episode also covers the Fed minutes and rate‑path uncertainty, Nvidia’s scaled‑back OpenAI commitment, looming AI IPOs, and growing concerns in private credit highlighted by Blue Owl.
13 Feb 2026
Friday Fix - 13th February: LDP Landslide, Yen Moves and What Traders Are Waiting For
The guys review the week’s biggest market stories: Japan’s decisive election and unexpected yen moves, growing UK political turmoil and its implications for sterling and fiscal credibility, and Alphabet’s 100-year bond amid AI-driven sector volatility.
They unpack trading ideas, sector winners and losers, the narrative-driven market moves, and why patience and careful trade selection matter as headlines swirl.
Ryan and the Alpha Picks team unpack a busy week: Trump’s nomination of Kevin Walsh for the Fed, market reactions and the resulting sell-off across bonds, stocks and precious metals.They analyse the sharp gold and silver corrections, argue why the metal bull market may still be intact, and warn about leverage and market structure risks.The episode also covers AI earnings (Meta, Microsoft), concerns around OpenAI and capex, Tesla’s pivot towards software and robots, talk of SpaceX/XAI IPOs, and policy uncertainty hitting critical-minerals and copper plays.
16 Jan 2026
Friday Fix - 16th January: The Themes That Shape Markets
A fast-moving roundup of this week's macro and market headlines: a possible partial U.S. government shutdown, a likely snap election in Japan pushing yen weakness and rising JGB yields, and strong corporate results from TSMC signaling robust AI demand.
Plus, Trump-era trade deals, banks’ upbeat earnings, and growing interest from major firms in event and prediction markets signal fresh market dynamics to watch.
19 Dec 2025
Friday Fix - 19th December: Final Friday Fix 2025 - AI Boom, CPI Chaos and Market Winners
The guys review 2025’s biggest market themes in a lively year-end episode: a messy US CPI release, debate over central-bank cuts, and political spin. They quiz each other on asset winners and losers — gold and NVIDIA among the standouts — and discuss Japan’s Nikkei outperforming major indexes.
The conversation covers sector performance (communications top, real estate worst), the US dollar’s decline with the Swedish krona’s strong gain, and the scale of AI infrastructure spending driving market moves into 2026.
Listeners get a spirited roundup, market convictions for the year ahead, and holiday well wishes from the team.
5 Dec 2025
Friday Fix - 5th December: MicroStrategy, Markets and the Fed - Is the Rally Fragile?
The guys review the week’s top market stories: standout retail earnings and campaigns, Nike’s leadership reshuffle, and MicroStrategy’s cash raise amid heavy Bitcoin exposure.
They debate what the ADP payroll print and next week’s Fed decision mean for year‑end market positioning.
The episode also covers the potential ripple effects of upcoming AI IPOs and broader investor sentiment going into the holidays, offering trade ideas, sector baskets, and a light-hearted take on market themes.
14 Nov 2025
Friday Fix 14th November : UK Yields Surge as Fiscal Chaos Rocks Markets
On this week’s Friday Fix the team breaks down the spike in UK 10‑year yields amid fiscal uncertainty, the end of the US government shutdown and its hit to Q4 GDP, and rising odds of a December Fed cut.
We also cover SoftBank’s move out of Nvidia, Michael Burry closing his hedge fund, and market jitters from equities to crypto — a concise roundup of the stories traders should watch into next week.
7 Nov 2025
Friday Fix - 7th November: UK Budget Drama & Market Fallout: What's Next for Rates and Politics?
This episode of the Friday Fix discusses the UK budget chatter and political uncertainty, the Bank of Englands potential rate moves, and the implications for markets.
The hosts debate Rachel Reeves' pre-budget announcements, possible tax changes, and political risks, then pivot to earnings and tech: Teslas shareholder meeting and Musks compensation, AI-related power demand, big earnings updates from Amazon, Palantir, Nintendo, and broader market themes including green energy, chip supply, and geopolitical competition in AI.
31 Oct 2025
Friday Fix - 31st October: OpenAI IPO Drama: The Trillion-Dollar Question for Investors
In this episode the hosts break down the major themes shaping markets: OpenAI’s potential IPO and how investors might play the AI boom, big Mag7 earnings and AI capex, the Fed’s cautious messaging and rate-cut outlook, plus geopolitical moves from Trump in Asia. They also touch on the rise of humanoid robots, UK budget risks, and where to find trade ideas in a volatile backdrop.
24 Oct 2025
Friday Fix - 24th October: Deliveroo Disaster to Oil Shocks: This Week’s Market Movers
Ryan, Jesse and Alex from AlphaPicks break down the major market themes and news that moved markets this week, and look ahead to what could matter next.
Highlights include a personal Deliveroo IPO loss, new U.S. sanctions that lifted oil, rare earths and critical minerals deals (notably with Australia), and the impact of politics on commodities and company strategy.
The hosts also review corporate earnings and sector shifts — Netflix, Tesla, Intel and more — and discuss what those results mean for chips, AI, and broader market positioning.
Welcome to the Friday Fix where the team from AlphaPicks dissects the week’s market moves — from Trump’s tweets and a surprise bond bid to a sharp Friday sell-off and a rising VIX. They discuss the implications for US-China tensions, the metals rally (notably silver and gold), regional bank jitters, and Fed signals on rate cuts and balance sheet runoff.
Tune in for candid takes on whether this is the start of a broader trade war, why Fridays may become risk-off again, and what to expect for market direction into year-end.
3 Oct 2025
PiQ Friday Fix - Friday 3rd October - Fed, Shutdowns & The Market's Q4 Momentum
Hosts from AlphaPix discuss a quiet week that turned eventful with a US government shutdown, missing economic data, and implications for the Fed’s October meeting.
They explore market dynamics—passive flows, AI-led momentum, MAG-7 performance, gold’s rally, and heavy M&A activity—while debating whether Q4 will see continued gains and what could drive a potential melt-up or correction.
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