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BrokenBanker

@brokenbanker.bsky.social
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Equities, ETFs, Rates, FX trader. also 🎥, 📺, 🏏 and the 80's. imposters get blocked and reported, and I never DM re crypto (which is the ultimate moron 'asset').

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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 5h
Bessent's performance re calling himself 'the House' and then trying to walk it back with Axios, is pure Lieutenant Gorman from Aliens:
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 7h
the House folds, downgraded to mum and dad's basement: “I can’t control the bond market. What I can do is get people to slow down and think,” he said.
the House folds
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 15h
lucky me, am being treated to lunch by @rosamundi.bsky.social at Oudh. Lucknow's finest cuisine here we go:
Oudh feasting menu for 2
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 15h
just had to block a Rejoin absolutist for refusing to countenance any possibility for a change in the UK and EU dynamic of yore. these people are as much of a pain as the full Brexiters. a plague on all their houses.
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
it's all gravy from here, because AR was the only celebrity I genuinely despise (altho there are definite questions about at least one of those remaining)
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
IYKYK:
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Crushed It: Man Says YES
ALT: Crushed It: Man Says YES
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
US yields are <taps the sign>:
US 2, 5, 10 and 30 year yieldsBond market meme
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
*MACRON SAYS G7 TO RELEASE UP TO 100M BARRELS OF DIESEL, CRUDE
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Hassett, Jay Powell is not a Democrat and was appointed by your boss, you ridiculous clown hack. and of course no pushback from BTV to his statements:
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Jog On
ALT: Jog On
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
so was that it for yields in terms of an upside move ? looking increasingly likely we've found a tradeable bottom for bonds, so here's some Spinal Tap: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjC0...
youtube.com
Spinal Tap - Big Bottom 1984 Music Video HD
YouTube video by Mark Jennings
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
helpful for yields to go lower, $ lower and equities up initially:
US NFP
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Poppycock Nonsense
ALT: Poppycock Nonsense
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
so far, so good: Europe and UK bond markets now in the green, after France initially opened weaker:
Global Government Bonds
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
feels like @rajakorman.bsky.social 's 'how screwed are you' diagram is worth revisiting given the Armageddon unfolding in Eurozone rates (not my words, I refer you to @ironeconomist.bsky.social):
'how screwed are you'
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
big bull steepener in US rates brought equities back up in late session, which will help Europe to start; NFP at 13:30 will keep a lid on moves: Asia equities ↘️ US and Europe equities ↗️ small Oil ↗️ small (but off the highs) Gold ➡️ (but off the lows) Bond Yields ↘️ in US, Germany; ↗️ in France FX $ ↗️
Asia equitiesUS and Europe equity futuresEnergy and Precious MetalsUS 10 year yield
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If you see this, post a vampire that isn't Dracula* *obvious, answer's obvious
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Colin Robinson's Intense Energy Vampire Glare
ALT: Colin Robinson's Intense Energy Vampire Glare
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
let the leaking and trial balloons commence: news.sky.com/story/healey...
news.sky.com
Healey summons UK bank chiefs to pre-budget summit next week
The chancellor, John Healey, has called in the CEOs of lenders including Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest for talks ahead of his crucial budget statement.
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
that's not gonna help, equities down and yields up after ISM Manufacturing comes in strong:
ISM Manufacturing
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
*BROADCOM TO LEND ANTHROPIC UP TO $42B TO LEASE ITS CHIPS: RTRS
Peter Kay
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
yes, I know it's October, but a river walk in the sunshine with only a T-shirt is a bit of a joy, tbh:
Hammersmith Bridge approach
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
welcome to Q4:
US 10 and 30 year yields
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
good contract wins for #FTC.L Filtronic and #MSI.L MS International; upgrade to forecasts from #RGG.L RentGuarantor:
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
equity futures slightly bid as Micron beats after market, quieting concerns over AI chip fundamentals; otherwise we start October with epic levels of Trump BS, expect more into midterms: Asia equities ↗️ (Japan +3%) US and Europe equity futures ↗️ small Oil ↘️ Gold ↗️ small Bond yields ➡️ FX $ ↗️ small
US and Europe equity futuresEnergy and Precious MetalsUS 10 year yield
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
*TRUMP SAYS POWELL SHOULD BE 'FORCED TO RESIGN' FROM FED BOARD let me get this straight. the President of the United States of America, is whining that he is powerless ? after having yet another decision go against him ?
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Robert Herjavec: I'm Flabbergasted on Dragons' Den
ALT: Robert Herjavec: I'm Flabbergasted on Dragons' Den
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Mick Herron has written nine main novels and five novellas in his Slow Horses (Slough House) series. we are only half way through Season 6 of the TV adaptations:
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
<taps the new sign>
US 10 and 30 year yieldsOrc meme
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hattink’s Hedge Fund Returns Capital, Cites ‘Irrational’ Markets* *for the uninitiated, this is code for 'I thought there was going to be a recession and then the AI trade came along and I got carried out. for 3 years in a row. FML'
Hattink's Hedge Fund Returns Capital
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
something to watch for light relief later: youtu.be/RefCDbDfhdw?...
youtu.be
Manchester City’s financial ‘sham’ | The Football Boardroom
YouTube video by The Football Boardroom
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
beats for #EVPL.L everplay group, #SAGA.L Saga, #YNGA.L Young & Co.'s Brewery; increased buyback at #IWG.L International Workplace Group; up to 10 month production delays for #GDWN.L Goodwin for Duvelco:
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
some recovery in risk sentiment (quarter end today), but no change in underlying problems; US PCE, ISM Manufacturing and NFP Friday now critical for yields: Asia equities ➡️ (Japan +2%) US and Europe equity futures ➡️ Oil ↗️ small Precious Metals ↘️ small Bond Yields ➡️ FX $ ➡️
Asia equitiesUS and Europe equity futuresEnergy and Precious MetalsUS 10 year yield
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
AI is nature's way of telling BBC bosses to put tired formats out of their misery
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
somebody call the fire brigade, the House is on fire:
US 10 yearUS 30 year
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
that's basically a Sell recommendation in equity research terms. damn.
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
well, I laughed, my turn to be 12. they must have just listened to @warmovietheatre.com on Full Metal Jacket 🤷‍♂️
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm not sure saying water is a service where the shareholders never lose and the public never win is strictly accurate ? think Burnham might have meant the debt holders and the managements
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Burnham comes on stage to the Farm's 'All Together Now', no lectern, no notes:
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"The average well-informed reader will learn nothing new" no shit. I'd rather read The Necronomicon than this utterly superfluous waste of time:
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
good performance from #CBG.L Close Brothers, #SNWS.L Smiths News, possible counterbid for #TRB.L Tribal Group from largest shareholder Janzabar, #ZIG.L Zigup see PBT top end of the range; the rest in line, no disappointments:
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
soft equities overnight again as oil and yields are back at the highs; no movement on Middle East resolution; PM Burnham delivers keynote address today: Asia equities ↘️ US and Europe equity futures small ↘️ Oil small ↗️ (WTI $107) Precious Metals ➡️ Bond Yields ↗️ (US 10 year 5.255%) FX $ ➡️
Asia equitiesUS and Europe equity futuresEnergy and Precious MetalsUS 10 year yield
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
still excellent 30 years later:
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Lisa Johnson Says 'Do One!'
ALT: Lisa Johnson Says 'Do One!'
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
muted start to the week, both bonds and equities soft. main macro events Core PCE Wednesday, NFP Friday:
Asia equitiesUS and Europe equity futuresEnergy and Precious MetalsUS 10 year
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
playing ⛳️ today, lads. hope the club members like my new #RNLI pin badge:
RNLI pin badge
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Nasser interviewing KP is not convincing me that bringing him back into the England 🏏 set-up (if only for white ball) is going to work. guess I'm never going to be a fan of someone who proved he couldn't be trusted many years ago 🤷‍♂️
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
watching LK interview Burnham on BBC One, to see how he comes across (better than Starmer at media, couldn't be worse); but also whether immigration and racist thugs are tackled. Burnham still won't call Danny Tommo a racist when directly asked whether he is 🤷‍♂️ also LK, oil is not '£100 a barrel' 🤦‍♂️
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Rowan Atkinson: Oh God, It's Pathetic
ALT: Rowan Atkinson: Oh God, It's Pathetic
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
this is the correct opinion:
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
up the Pagoda at Kew before they close it for 6 months, views looking North, East and South to Wembley, the City and Richmond respectively. there's probably a joke re City picture #2 about financial crises being closer than they might appear (see zoomed in picture #3):
looking north to Wembley stadium archlooking east to the Cityzoomed in look to the Citylooking west to Richmond
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BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
the TV list thing: enjoy what you like; be prepared for some disagreement if you share that info, or snide remarks about even sharing that info, and the occasional useful nugget. will now be trying Reservation Dogs, thanks to @columnist.bsky.social and @t0nyyates.bsky.social . this isn't difficult:
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Francis Uq in Parliament
ALT: Francis Uq in Parliament
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