MM064: Why have stocks tanked this week?!

On Thursday, the Nasdaq closed the session down 5%, marking the biggest single-day plunge since June 2020. YTD stocks like Netflix are now down nearly 70% and even tech giant Amazon has shed over 30% in the past four months.So why has the selling pressure intensified this week? What should we take away from the comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at the FOMC meeting and is a recession now all but a foregone conclusion?In this episode, we aim to address these questions and tackle the big one - What happens next?!Piers LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierscurran/Anthony LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonycheung10/Market Maker daily newsletter https://amplifyme.com/market-makerFinance Accelerator simulation https://amplifyme.com/course/finance-accelerator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Twice a week, we bring finance to life in a fun, engaging way for anyone interested in the world of finance—whether you're a professional, a student, or just curious to learn more. Hosted by Anthony Cheung, a LinkedIn Top Voice, every Monday The Deal Room dives into the latest M&A and private equity deals, uncovering the business strategies behind them. On Fridays, The Trading Floor explores market trends, from macro themes to single stocks and crypto. Our goal? To make finance interesting and accessible for everyone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.