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Michael Mackenzie

Senior investment commentator
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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    The Long ViewEquities
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    Gap between valuations and profits looks stretched on Wall Street

  • Saturday, 14 December, 2019
    The Long ViewMarkets
    Investors grapple with indefinite monetary support

    Markets adjust after bumper year for central bank stimulus

  • Friday, 13 December, 2019
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    A victory lap for investors Premium

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  • Friday, 13 December, 2019
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    Investors cheer the removal of ‘Corbyn risk’

    Fund managers agree Brexit hurts but have been more fearful of Labour’s leader

  • Thursday, 12 December, 2019
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    ’tis the party season Premium

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

  • Wednesday, 11 December, 2019
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    Jamming the pause button for an extended period Premium

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

  • Tuesday, 10 December, 2019
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    Gauging the switch from monetary to fiscal stimulus Premium

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  • Monday, 9 December, 2019
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    Trade and UK politics retain capacity for shock value Premium

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  • Friday, 6 December, 2019
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    A tough equity message for three groups Premium

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    Investors try to filter out Sino-US trade war noise

    Assuming that markets can live with the ‘weaponisation’ of tariffs may be a false comfort

  • Thursday, 5 December, 2019
    Market Forces
    A soft dollar awaits an employment update Premium

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

  • Wednesday, 4 December, 2019
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    The pound dances with the polls Premium

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

  • Tuesday, 3 December, 2019
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    Overplaying your trade hand Premium

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

  • Monday, 2 December, 2019
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    Rising equities and yields is the usual story for December Premium

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

  • Friday, 29 November, 2019
    Market Forces
    Risk sentiment ignores flesh wounds Premium

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  • Friday, 29 November, 2019
    The Long ViewSovereign bonds
    Investors call bonds ballast into question

    Government debt’s traditional role in portfolios is dented by rush of negative yields

  • Wednesday, 27 November, 2019
    Market Forces
    Merrily ignoring the warning shots Premium

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

  • Tuesday, 26 November, 2019
    Market Forces
    The golden light of a new dawn Premium

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

  • Friday, 22 November, 2019
    Market Forces
    Equity rotations and the value of industrials Premium

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  • Friday, 22 November, 2019
    The Long ViewMarkets
    Investment outlooks hinge on conflicting signals

    Fund managers must cut through clashing noises from different markets

  • Thursday, 21 November, 2019
    Market Forces
    Equities endure a repetitive trade cycle Premium

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

  • Wednesday, 20 November, 2019
    Market Forces
    Trade ripples disturb the equity waters Premium

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

  • Tuesday, 19 November, 2019
    Market Forces
    Asset prices stretch the bands of resistance Premium

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

  • Monday, 18 November, 2019
    Market Forces
    Resilient dollar must crack for risk appetite Premium

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

  • Friday, 15 November, 2019
    Market Forces
    The short game matters for trade and equities Premium

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