Learn Finance 101 Podcast
1) 053. Market update: 22-28 September 2025
September showed a global economy tougher than expected—OECD's upgrade to 3.2% growth clashes with World Bank's 2.3% slowdown warning, labour holds firm but inflation sticks. Markets ended down weekly...Show More
2) 052. Economic theories: Neoclassical Economics
Neoclassical economics, emerging in the late 19th century, is the backbone of modern mainstream economics, emphasizing rational choice, marginal utility, and market equilibrium. Pioneered by Alfred Ma...Show More
3) 051. Finance trends: Artificial Intelligence in Finance
AI and ML are pivotal in 2025, offering unmatched efficiency and innovation. Financial institutions embracing these technologies will gain a competitive edge, provided they navigate challenges like bi...Show More
4) 050. Market update: 14-21 September 2025
September 14-20 was a turning point: the Fed’s rate cut sparked market euphoria, but sticky inflation and a cautious outlook kept the mood in check. With tariffs, geopolitics, and debt concerns simmer...Show More
5) 049. Economic theories: Keynesian Economics
Keynesian economics, developed by John Maynard Keynes in the 1930s, emphasizes government intervention to manage demand and stabilize economies. It argues that aggregate demand drives output and emplo...Show More
6) 048. Economic theories: Classical Economics
Classical economics, emerging in the late 18th century, emphasizes free markets, individual initiative, and minimal government intervention. Key figures like Adam Smith, David Ricardo, and Thomas Malt...Show More
7) 047. Market update: 7-13 September 2025
Summary of what's happened in the markets this week.
8) 046. What are the Greeks in Derivatives Trading?
In this episode we will discuss "the Greeks", risk measures that help traders understand how different factors affect the price of options. Key Greeks include Delta (sensitivity to underlying asset pr...Show More
9) 045. What are alpha and beta?
In this episode we talk about alpha and beta, key metrics for evaluating performance and risk. Together, alpha and beta help investors assess whether returns are due to good investment choices or broa...Show More
10) 044. What are KVGs in Germany?
This episode talks about Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaften (KVGs), German financial institutions managing investment funds and collective investment schemes. They handle daily operations, investment de...Show More