Unhedged

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Mortgages, diesel and the US midterms

October 13, 2026

US consumers are still in love with buying things, buoyed by stock markets that are near all-time highs. But could sky-high mortgages and diesel prices spoil their shopping spree? And if the strains on the economy continue, what does that mean for the November midterm elections? Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong ask how long the stock market wealth bubble can prop up the US economy. Plus, Rob shorts silly jackets and Katie shorts silly smokers.For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter g...

Is France too blasé about borrowing costs?

October 08, 2026

France’s borrowing costs are skyrocketing. And its leading candidates for next April’s presidential elections - on both extremes of the political spectrum - seem alarmingly unalarmed. All of this gives hosts Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong, and markets correspondent Ian Smith, a bad feeling about where things might be headed. So does another eurozone crisis beckon? Plus, Katie and Rob go long Norway and John Le Carré, while Ian shorts oversized cars.For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged news...

There is only one trade

October 06, 2026

It’s starting to look like every market is becoming a one-trick pony. Since the summer, stock markets would have been down – were it not for the Big Tech companies galloping ahead on the back of AI. Corporate bond issuance and even the US dollar are also riding high on the AI trade. But what if that pony turns out to be a bucking bronco? Rob Armstrong and Katie Martin saddle up and find out. Plus Rob goes long TIPS, and Katie shorts acronyms… such as TIPS.For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedg...

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How do I get in touch with Unhedged?

Unhedged is hosted by Katie Martin and Robert Armstrong. Its publicly listed email is laura.clarke@ft.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Unhedged?

The publicly listed email for Unhedged: laura.clarke@ft.com.

How many listeners does Unhedged have?

Podseeker estimates Unhedged reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unhedged?

Unhedged typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Specialist expertise in financial markets, economics, investing, regulation, or regional market conditions, supported by authoritative professional experience and timely analysis. Common among recent guests: Senior financial journalism or correspondent experience; Specialist expertise in economics, investing, regulation, or regional markets; Authoritative analysis of significant market or policy developments. Recent guests include John Paul Rathbone.

How hard is it to get booked on Unhedged?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Unhedged cover?

Recent episodes cover Finance, Financial Markets, Investing, Central Banks, and Macroeconomics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.