
About this episode
Anthony Cheung, Stephen Barnett, and Piers Curran explore the biggest financial themes for 2025, including M&A predictions, US debt concerns, and the S&P 500 outlook.
Stephen forecasts over $4 trillion in M&A deal value, while Piers warns of rising US deficits and interest payments. They also dive into AI’s growing influence, US-China relations, and economic policies under the new administration.
From investment strategies to Netflix’s stock ahead of Squid Game Season 2, this episode delivers sharp insights and bold predictions for the year ahead.
Thank you everyone for following the show this year and wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ahead!
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