Risk Appetite, Conviction, and the Search for Market Balance

Welcome to the first episode of the Trading Global Macro Podcast from StoneX, hosted by John Kicklighter (Global Head of Content) and Matt Weller (Global Head of Market Research, Self-Directed Brands).

In this episode, John and Matt tackle one of the most overused yet misunderstood concepts in financial markets: risk appetite. What does “risk on” or “risk off” really mean in the context of the broader financial markets? And, what does it mean when sentiment benchmarks like the S&P 500 continue to climb despite a myriad of fundamental concerns floated by detractors?

Whether you're a trader looking for signals or an investor watching macro themes unfold, this episode offers grounded, practical insight into the forces shaping global risk sentiment today.

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