BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 5hBessent's performance re calling himself 'the House' and then trying to walk it back with Axios, is pure Lieutenant Gorman from Aliens: 2140
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 7hthe 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. 3213
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 15hlucky me, am being treated to lunch by @rosamundi.bsky.social at Oudh. Lucknow's finest cuisine here we go: 4381
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 15hjust 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. 0130
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026it'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) 120
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026IYKYK:static.klipy.comCrushed It: Man Says YESALT: Crushed It: Man Says YES 060
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026*MACRON SAYS G7 TO RELEASE UP TO 100M BARRELS OF DIESEL, CRUDE 451
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Hassett, 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:static.klipy.comJog OnALT: Jog On 071
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026so 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.comSpinal Tap - Big Bottom 1984 Music Video HDYouTube video by Mark Jennings 040
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026helpful for yields to go lower, $ lower and equities up initially: 171
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026static.klipy.comPoppycock NonsenseALT: Poppycock Nonsense 120
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026so far, so good: Europe and UK bond markets now in the green, after France initially opened weaker: 1120
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026feels 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): 0294
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 02/10/2026big 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 $ ↗️ 1130
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026If you see this, post a vampire that isn't Dracula* *obvious, answer's obviousstatic.klipy.comColin Robinson's Intense Energy Vampire GlareALT: Colin Robinson's Intense Energy Vampire Glare 140
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026let the leaking and trial balloons commence: news.sky.com/story/healey...news.sky.comHealey summons UK bank chiefs to pre-budget summit next weekThe chancellor, John Healey, has called in the CEOs of lenders including Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest for talks ahead of his crucial budget statement. 171
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026that's not gonna help, equities down and yields up after ISM Manufacturing comes in strong: 030
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026*BROADCOM TO LEND ANTHROPIC UP TO $42B TO LEASE ITS CHIPS: RTRS 0110
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026yes, I know it's October, but a river walk in the sunshine with only a T-shirt is a bit of a joy, tbh: 1180
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026good contract wins for #FTC.L Filtronic and #MSI.L MS International; upgrade to forecasts from #RGG.L RentGuarantor: 020
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026equity 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 0130
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 ?static.klipy.comRobert Herjavec: I'm Flabbergasted on Dragons' DenALT: Robert Herjavec: I'm Flabbergasted on Dragons' Den 060
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Mick 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: 3524
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Hattink’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' 090
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026something to watch for light relief later: youtu.be/RefCDbDfhdw?...youtu.beManchester City’s financial ‘sham’ | The Football BoardroomYouTube video by The Football Boardroom 130
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026beats 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: 080
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026some 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 $ ➡️ 0181
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026AI is nature's way of telling BBC bosses to put tired formats out of their misery 34713
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026somebody call the fire brigade, the House is on fire: 270
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026that's basically a Sell recommendation in equity research terms. damn. 150
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026well, I laughed, my turn to be 12. they must have just listened to @warmovietheatre.com on Full Metal Jacket 🤷♂️ 041
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I'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 051
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Burnham comes on stage to the Farm's 'All Together Now', no lectern, no notes: 090
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: 2161
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026good 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: 040
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026soft 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 $ ➡️ 0151
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026static.klipy.comLisa Johnson Says 'Do One!'ALT: Lisa Johnson Says 'Do One!' 050
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 28/09/2026muted start to the week, both bonds and equities soft. main macro events Core PCE Wednesday, NFP Friday: 1130
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026playing ⛳️ today, lads. hope the club members like my new #RNLI pin badge: 1300
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Nasser 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 🤷♂️ 360
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026watching 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' 🤦♂️static.klipy.comRowan Atkinson: Oh God, It's PatheticALT: Rowan Atkinson: Oh God, It's Pathetic 090
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026up 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): 1170
BrokenBanker @brokenbanker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026the 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:static.klipy.comFrancis Uq in ParliamentALT: Francis Uq in Parliament 2130