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Fed Split, Oil Surge & AI War: Why Markets Are On Edge Right Now
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- Market Maker
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- Apr 30, 2026
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- 2763
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Summary
What’s driving markets right now? In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, we break down the Fed’s policy split, oil prices surging above $120, and the growing risk of stagflation. We also analyse Big Tech earnings, why Google outperformed Meta, and the escalating AI battle between OpenAI, Anthropic, and major tech giants. If you want clear insights on markets, inflation, and where things are heading next, this episode has you covered. (00:00) Intro & Market Overview (01:52) Fed Decision & Rate Outlook (11:29) Oil Surge & Geopolitics (19:19) OPEC, UAE & Supply Dynamics (25:14) Big Tech Earnings Breakdown (33:39) AI Race & OpenAI Concerns Find out more about our role-specific simulations for attraction, training and assessment in early careers in finance at www.amplifyme.com