Pound Slides, Quants Cash In, and a $49B M&A Gamble

In this episode of Market Maker, Anthony and Piers unpack why the pound has dropped to a seven-month low following Rachel Reeves' rare pre-budget comments, and what it signals for UK markets. They explore London’s rise as a global quant hub, attracting top STEM talent and reshaping finance. Plus, they break down the $49 billion Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue merger, why markets hate it, and what it means for deal-making today.(00:00) Welcome & Pound Drop(04:30) UK Fiscal Shift(18:43) Quant Boom in London(30:33) Big Tech vs Quants(36:50) $49B M&A Deal*****Check out the AmplifyME in-person Finance Bootcamp happening in London, 15-19 December 2025.Use the Code BOOT150 at checkout for a £150 discount.