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Michael Mackenzie

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Michael is the FT's senior investment commentator. He was formerly global markets editor in London and prior to 2015 was the US markers editor. He joined the FT's New York office in 2006 after covering US bonds and derivatives markets for Dow Jones from 2000. Prior to his journalism career, Michael was a derivatives broker for Tullett & Tokyo in Hong Kong, London, Toronto, New York and Tokyo.
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  • Thursday, 19 September, 2019
    Market Forces
    A dovish symphony for equities Premium

    Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

  • Wednesday, 18 September, 2019
    Market Forces
    Triangulation, Federal Reserve style Premium

    Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

  • Wednesday, 18 September, 2019
    Instant InsightCapital markets
    Fed intervention in repo is a step toward more QE

    Interest rate spike is a sign the central bank needs to resume asset purchases

  • Tuesday, 17 September, 2019
    Market Forces
    Awaiting a hawkish delivery Premium

    Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

  • Monday, 16 September, 2019
    Market Forces
    A fluid and crude awakening Premium

    Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

  • Friday, 13 September, 2019
    Market Forces
    The shifting currents beneath the calm Premium

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  • Friday, 13 September, 2019
    The Long ViewMarkets
    Light and shade in markets throw off confusing signals

    Economic data and market tensions offer something for pessimists and optimists alike

  • Thursday, 12 September, 2019
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    To QE infinity and beyond Premium

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  • Wednesday, 11 September, 2019
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    Macro optimism can spur a faster rotation Premium

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  • Monday, 9 September, 2019
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    Investors await their ECB delivery Premium

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  • Friday, 6 September, 2019
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    Alleviating the pressure points for now Premium

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  • Friday, 6 September, 2019
    The Long ViewMarkets
    The tripwires threatening long-term market predictions

    From regulation to high valuations, investors face long list of challenges

  • Thursday, 5 September, 2019
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    Glimmers of light for risk appetite Premium

    Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

  • Wednesday, 4 September, 2019
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    The fork in the road for investors Premium

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  • Tuesday, 3 September, 2019
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    Brexit keeps squeezing the pound Premium

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  • Monday, 2 September, 2019
    Market Forces
    The currency tandem riders Premium

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  • Friday, 30 August, 2019
    The Long ViewSovereign bonds
    Bond market not betting on China reviving growth

    Drive into haven assets points to deeper worries than just the trade war

  • Friday, 30 August, 2019
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    Looking for a second wind in September Premium

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  • Thursday, 29 August, 2019
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    Damage repair from a hot August Premium

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  • Wednesday, 28 August, 2019
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    Italy outpaces the UK for contrarians Premium

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  • Wednesday, 28 August, 2019
    Market Forces
    Risk versus reward Premium

    Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

  • Monday, 26 August, 2019
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    You keep me hanging on Premium

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  • Friday, 23 August, 2019
    The Long ViewUS Treasury bonds
    Great bond rally makes traders of investors

    As coupons shrivel and investors rely on rising prices, bonds are becoming stock-like

  • Friday, 23 August, 2019
    Market Forces
    The high wire act for central banks

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