Michael Brown
Senior Research Strategist
Michael Brown is a seasoned, award-winning market analyst, with a record of providing pertinent commentary, analysis, and forecasting across all major asset classes, principally through a global macro focus, over a decade in the financial services industry. He frequently appears in a wide range of UK and international media, discussing major risk events, key market trends, and broader macroeconomic themes. Michael holds an Executive MBA from Cranfield University.
Most recent articles
Markets Liven Up As September Gets Going
Stocks slipped, DM govvies sold-off, the dollar advanced, and gold notched a new record high on Tuesday, as September properly got underway. Today, PMIs, JOLTS, and BoE speakers are in focus.
Here We Go Again With UK Fiscal Fears
UK fiscal fears have resurfaced once more as September gets underway, with Gilts pressured across the curve, and the GBP selling-off as well.
Sluggish Trade On Labor Day
A subdued day for markets, yesterday, with US desks out for Labor Day. Today, the latest eurozone inflation data, and the US ISM manufacturing survey, highlight the docket.
Preview For The August 2025 US Jobs Report
As usual, the first Friday of the month brings our latest read on the health of the US labour market, with the figures set to be closely watched after Fed Chair Powell’s pivot at the Jackson Hole Symposium cemented expectations for a 25bp September rate cut.
Lots Of Noise, But Little To Move The Needle
A deluge of noise, from a Fed pivot, to a Fed firing, and political shambles on this side of the pond, has dominated the last week, but little has moved the needle overall. This week, the latest US jobs report highlights the docket.
Ready to trade better?
Switch to Pepperstone now and join our global community of over 830,000 traders.¹ Apply in minutes with our online application process.
Register
Sign up with your email address and get a free demo.
Answer
We’ll assess your suitability for our products.
Verify
Your safety is our top priority.
Fund
That’s it! You’re ready to trade.
1. Data for the Pepperstone Group, correct as at October 2025.