# Robert Armstrong

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Europe Braces for Trump’s Greenland Tariffs

Ed Elson speaks with Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter, about President Trump’s new tariffs on the EU and how markets responded. Then, Alex Kantrowitz, founder of the Big Technology newsletter and podcast, joins the show to br…

Is Imperialism Good for Your Portfolio?

Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott. He and Ed break down Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine,” what it signals for markets, and how investors should navigate the shifting landscape. Then, they dig into why bank stocks surged last year and examine the effec…

Nasdaq Posts Best Day Since May as Fear & Greed Collide

Ed Elson is joined by Robert Armstrong, U.S. commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter, to unpack recent volatility in the markets. Then Kathryn Anne Edwards, Labor Economist and host of the Optimist Economy Podcast, returns to the show to dig into the September jobs…

How Milei’s Surprise Win in Argentina Defied the Market

Ed Elson speaks with Oliver Stuenkel, Associate Professor at FGV’s School of International Relations in Brazil, to break down the results of the election in Argentina. Then Robert Armstrong, US financial commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter, returns to the show …

Fed Cuts Rates For First Time This Year & Winners and Losers of a TikTok Deal

Ed breaks down the Fed’s interest rate decision with Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times. They dig into why the Fed cut rates yesterday and what that move means for the rest of the year. Then Ed and Scott discuss the details of the deal to keep TikTok in the U.S. an…

How the Big Beautiful Bill’s Passage Will Reshape the Economy

Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott. He and Ed unpack what the GOP tax bill means for the economy now that it’s law. Robert argues we’re playing chicken with the debt and says markets are still operating in “greed mode,” not fear mode. Then, they…

Why the TACO Trade Matters — ft. Robert Armstrong

Scott and Ed discuss Trump’s move to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, the administration’s decision to enlist Palantir to streamline federal data sharing, and Meta’s plan to launch AI-powered ad creation tools. Then, Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, returns…

Winners and Losers After DeepSeek — ft. Robert Armstrong

Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the stock market’s reaction to DeepSeek’s arrival, a record in private equity stake sales, and the rising unemployment rate among recent MBA graduates. Then Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, returns to the show to break do…

Is Jerome Powell Lucky or Good? — ft. Robert Armstrong

Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Qualcomm’s potential acquisition of Intel, Nike’s new CEO, and Microsoft’s deal with Constellation to re-open Three Mile Island. Then Robert Armstrong, US financial commentator for the Financial Times, joins the show to discuss the Fed’s interest rate decisi…

Harris vs. Trump: The Markets React — ft. Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong, US financial commentator for the Financial Times, joins the show to break down a question: is the election moving the markets, or is it inflation? He shares his thoughts on why small-cap companies are surging, and discusses why the Federal Reserve has good reason to cut rates in J…