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Unhedged

Unhedged

Written by: Financial Times & Pushkin Industries
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Katie Martin, Robert Armstrong and other markets nerds at the Financial Times explain the big ideas behind what’s happening in finance right now. Every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Episodes
  • The chip and memory stock frenzy
    May 28 2026

    Are chip and memory stocks in a bubble? Or just rationally riding an ever-increasing demand for AI infrastructure? Today on the show, Rob Armstrong and Katie Martin unpack the rally in chip and memory stocks. Also they go long a stalemate in the Middle East and long the fracas surrounding the new Ferrari.


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    You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.


    Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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    24 mins
  • SpaceX nears lift-off
    May 26 2026

    SpaceX is set to be the largest listing of all time. But it might not be just the launch of a new publicly traded stock. It might be a reorganisation of how indexes treat new entrants. Today on the show, Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong are joined by Lex editor John Foley to discuss a most unusual IPO. Also, they go long horror films and long the Iranian news media.


    For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.


    You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.


    Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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    26 mins
  • The oil reserves dwindle
    May 21 2026

    As the Iran war hits three months, oil and gas reserves are running out. Today on the show, Katie Martin speaks with the FT’s energy editor Malcolm Moore about what happens when the world’s energy supply buffers are gone. Also, they go long “lower-value” human capital and short barnacles.


    For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer.


    You can email Robert Armstrong and Katie Martin at unhedged@ft.com.


    Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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    22 mins
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