A narrative driven podcast in which we retell to stories of movies best described as, so bad it's good. Stand up comedian Lee Smith joins host Fin Hamilton each week to give their own humours take and turn theses stories in to something far more entertaining than they ever deserved to be... in about half the time. Grab your favourite beverage and join for Movies to Drink to.
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Fin and Lee are back with more Movies to Drink to and this time they're tackling Disney again. Specifically the one animated movie that no one ever claims as their favourite, Pocahontas. Join our intrepid duo as they compare reality with the weirdly romanticised story of a 12 year old Native American girl and a full grown man... Starring everyone's…
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U.S. initial jobless claims rise. Is the economy still headed for a soft landing?
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What’s fueling the rally in Chinese equities?
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We were lucky enough to be invited along to Grandest 2024. A 3 day film festival celebrating horror, cult classics and grind house movies all shown in glorious 35mm. Dirt in the Gate links: https://linktr.ee/dirtinthegateDead Good Tees: https://www.deadgoodtees.co.uk
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What does the latest U.S. inflation report reveal?
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Key highlights from Q2 earnings season around the globe
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U.S. inflation falls to lowest level in three years
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· U.S. consumer-price gains ease to 2.9% · Markets may be too aggressive in Fed rate-cut projections · UK unemployment rate drops unexpectedly Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. …
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There are sequels that are arguably as good, if not better than the originals; The Godfather Part 2, Aliens, The Dark Knight. Under Siege 2: Dark Territory is not one of those films. If Under Siege was Die Hard on a boat then this is Die Hard with no talented writers. Join Fin and Lee as they try to figure out why all these people took a train in t…
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Fed signals rate cuts could begin in September
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U.S. Federal Reserve appears likely to lower rates next month Bank of Japan increases benchmark rate to 0.25% Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. Past performance does not guarant…
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The U.S. presidential race shakes up. Do markets care?
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U.S. inflation eases further. Is a September rate cut more likely?
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Slowdown in U.S. inflation strengthens case for Fed to lower borrowing costs June inflation report could sway BoC to hold off on second rate cut Key investor watchpoints ahead of China’s Third Plenum meeting Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of t…
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Inflation slows, AI soars: Unpacking Q2’s key market themes
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U.S. inflation slows. Is a rate cut in the cards?
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•ECB, BoC lower borrowing costs by 25 basis points •Treasury yields fall as U.S. economic data moderates •Considerable progress made in rebalancing of U.S. labor market Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and pr…
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Fin and Lee take to the seas for the latest episode of Movies to Drink to, aboard a nuclear warship taken hostage. Join our intrepid hosts as they scrutinise the introspective and thought provoking drama Under Siege, starring world class, classically trained thespian Steven Seagull. With a supporting cast that boasts the heavyweight talent of Tommy…
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Key takeaways from Q1 earnings season around the world
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· U.S. Q1 earnings exceed expectations · UK and Australian bond yields rise on hotter inflation reports · September rate cut still looks possible in U.S. Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is…
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A step in the right direction: U.S. inflation eases in April after hot start to the year
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· Core inflation slows to 3.6% in the U.S. · U.S. equity and bond markets rally in wake of April inflation report · European stocks rise amid improving economic outlook Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and pr…
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How do the U.S. and Canadian labor markets differ?
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In the latest video update: · Bank of England could cut rates at faster pace than expected · Is a recession more likely than not in Canada? · Why we believe investors should remain cautious and disciplined Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the…
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• U.S. Fed says ‘greater confidence’ on the path of inflation needed • September rate cut possible if U.S. inflation moderates • European corporate earnings surprise to the upside Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves …
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U.S. economic growth slows. Is there cause for concern?
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•U.S. GDP slows to 1.6% clip in first quarter •Key U.S. inflation gauge surprises to the upside •First-quarter U.S. earnings season update: A ‘mixed bag’ Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is…
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Is U.S. inflation still heading in the right direction?
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•March’s U.S. CPI report exceeds consensus expectations •ECB hints at June rate cut •Fitch downgrades China’s debt outlook Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. Past performance doe…
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Just a little bonus track for you guy on what Lee and Fin have been watching recently.
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1970s: U.S. oil crisis. 2020s: U.S. net oil exporter. What’s the shift mean for energy markets?
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What’s the outlook for U.S. Q1 earnings season?
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Episode 55. Friday the 13th Part 7: The new blood
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Have you ever been watching a Friday the 13th movie and thought "You know what's missing from this hack and slash series? Mind powers..." No? me either but someone did, as Fin and Lee discover on this brand new episode of Movies to Drink to: The Crystal Lake Capers.Has our hero, Jason Voorhees finale met his match against the dead guy from Weekend …
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Key takeaways from the latest central bank meetings
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· Bank of Japan delivers first rate increase in 17 years · BoE holds rates steady, hints at cuts later this year · Fed officials still expect three rate cuts in 2024 Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and princ…
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What’s behind the strength in Japan’s stock market?
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· U.S. inflation data from February surprises to the upside · Two key factors powering the rally in Japanese stocks · China announces consumer goods trade-in program Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and princ…
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Bank of Canada leaves interest rates unchanged. When could it begin lowering borrowing costs?
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In the latest video update: · BoC, ECB hold overnight rates steady at March meetings · Is the Fed moving closer to cutting rates? · China announces 2024 growth target Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and prin…
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Friday the 13th part 6: Jason Lives
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Fin and Lee bring you another episode of Movies to Drink to from sunny Camp Crystal Lake! this time it's because JASON LIVES!Instalment 6 of the never ending Friday the 134th franchise sees our old pal Jason actually returning from the dead under fairly stupid circumstances. Tommy Jarvis is back, with a third new face, to go up against a reanimated…
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What does the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge suggest about U.S. price increases?
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•U.S. core PCE price index rises 0.4% in January •Federal Reserve rate cuts could begin mid-year •U.S. avoids partial government shutdown Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. Past …
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Inflation moderates in Europe. When could rate cuts begin?
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· Eurozone inflation declines to 2.8% in January · Fed, ECB and BoE could all lower borrowing costs by mid-year · Resilience emerges as a key Q4 earnings season theme Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and prin…
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Is a Fed rate cut in May still on the table?
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· U.S. core consumer price index rises by more than expected in January · We believe the Fed could still deliver a rate cut in May · UK enters technical recession Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principa…
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What does the latest data suggest about the strength of the U.S. economy?
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In the latest video update: · An investment analyst’s take on the Super Bowl · U.S. January jobs report crushes expectations · Assessing the health of the European economy · The importance of staying disciplined in today’s markets Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of t…
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Recapping the highlights from January’s Fed meeting
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In the latest video update: · Market timeline for first U.S. rate cut shifts after Fed meeting · Q4 earnings season report card: How are U.S. companies faring? · What’s the outlook for economic growth in China this year? Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at…
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Episode 53. Friday the 13th part 5: a New Beginning
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Movies to Drink to continues it's affiliation with Camp Crystal Lake as Fin and Lee sigh up for the fifth outing of the killer in the hockey mask: Friday the 13th part 5: A New Beginning...Join our hero as they ask all the questions like: Wasn't the last film supposed to be the last? Why are there 50's greasers in a film set in the 80's? And, where…
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When could rate cuts begin in Canada and Europe?
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· BoC, ECB push back on market timeline for rate cuts · Could the Bank of Japan lift rates into positive territory soon? · Fed pivot, strong U.S. economy power stock market to new heights Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing i…
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Key factors behind the volatility in fixed income markets
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· Government bond yields rise in the UK and Canada amid stronger inflation data · U.S. December retail sales report exceeds expectations · How are geopolitical events in the Middle East impacting energy prices? Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top o…
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· U.S. recession risks look lower, but still elevated compared to normal · Assessing the latest recession chances in Canada and Europe · U.S. consumer prices rise slightly Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and…
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· Assessing U.S. recession risks for 2024 · What to pay attention to during U.S. earnings season · What does the latest economic data suggest about growth in China? Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and princi…
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Key takeaways from COP28 and recent central bank meetings
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· Fed officials project three rate cuts in 2024 · Bank of England signals monetary policy to stay restrictive for some time · World leaders reach agreement at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the pag…
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'Tis the season of good will and Movies to Drink to comes bearing gifts...Unfortunately that gift is the 2006 iteration of Black Christmas. The 1974 original is a slasher classic and genre pioneer, the 2019 version... also exists... And then there's this...A. movie that does it's best to spread festive cheer with the aid of murder, cannibalism and …
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· Highlights from Russell Investments’ 2024 Global Market Outlook · Could a recession strike the U.S. next year? · Our chief investment strategist’s parting words for investors Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves ris…
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Inflation eases in Australia. Is the end of the RBA’s rate-hiking cycle near?
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In the latest video update: · Price pressures ease in Australia and Europe · China PMI surveys miss expectations · OPEC+ announces production cuts Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possib…
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Viewpoint on commercial real estate with Adrianna Giesey and Kate El-Hillow
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A deep dive into the trillion-dollar commercial real estate market and the niche sectors benefiting from demographic shifts and changing consumer preferences. Important disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date of publication. The information, analysis, and opinion…
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In this episode of Movies to Drink to, Fin and Lee fulfil a fan request and watch Twilight. A cautionary tale of a girl being groomed by a 108 year old dead guy, that gaslights her as they embark on what is certainly one of the most toxic relationships in cinema. Join our duo as the dismantle what was at one time, a staple of every 14 year old girl…
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What’s behind the volatility in U.S. Treasury yields?
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In the latest video update: •Cooling inflation sparks decline in U.S. bond yields •Eurozone economy experiences mild contraction in Q3 •Retail-sales numbers from China top expectations Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing invo…
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Signs of an economic cooldown? European retail sales dip while U.S. job gains slow
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· Economic activity slows in the eurozone · U.S. Treasury yields fall from mid-October highs · U.S. recession still possible in next 12 months Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. …
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On hold: U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England leave rates unchanged
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· Fed, BoE officials hold interest rates steady · Q3 earnings season update: A mixed bag in the U.S. · China increases budget deficit Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. Past perf…
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U.S. GDP growth accelerates in sign of economic resilience
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· Q3 GDP expands by 4.9% in U.S. · Nasdaq Composite Index enters correction territory · European Central Bank, Bank of Canada hold rates steady Disclosures These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and are current as of the date at the top of the page. Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible.…
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Episode 51. Rob Zombie's Halloween 2.
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It's been a while since Fin and Lee banged to to get together and record an episode of Movies to Drink to, but it's Halloween so the time has come... To celebrate the spooky season we decided to watch Rob Zombie's Halloween II... For some unfathomable reason...The Movie that gave Michael Myers dialogue and shoehorned Sherri Moon Zombie into the fil…
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