Markets, Investing, and Financial Trends by Robin Wigglesworth
Company emergency reserve held in bitcoin, Robin Wigglesworth notes
A recent discussion about a Binance hack in a Substack post brought attention to the fact that the company’s emergency reserve is entirely held in bitcoin. Robin Wigglesworth shared this detail ...
Robin Wigglesworth: Bonds play a more significant role than stocks
Robin Wigglesworth appeared on Morning Brew Daily to explain bonds and describe why they are much more important than trading Pokemon cards, a phrase he used as a comparison for stocks. ...
Liberty Loan programme discussed in new episode, Robin Wigglesworth notes
Robin Wigglesworth shares that the latest episode of Story of Money addresses another chapter from his book, A Fabulous Debt, focusing on the Liberty Loan programme of World War 1. Wigglesworth ...
Robin Wigglesworth: Story of Money episode explores major financial frauds
Robin Wigglesworth highlights a recent episode of the Story of Money podcast that delves into some of history's most notable financial frauds. Wigglesworth notes that @dsquareddigest participated ...
Jan de Witt considered the first proper bond analyst, Robin Wigglesworth notes
Robin Wigglesworth draws attention to Jan de Witt as the first proper bond analyst in history. He notes that while financial pioneers often receive little recognition, Jan de Witt’s story stands ...
Robin Wigglesworth: New York Stock Exchange began as a bond market
Robin Wigglesworth highlights that the New York Stock Exchange originally started as a bond market. He mentions this historical detail in connection with his new book, A Fabulous Debt, which ...
Preorders of bond market history book unlock bonus content, Robin Wigglesworth notes
Robin Wigglesworth is offering a special incentive for readers who pre-order his new book, A Fabulous Debt, ahead of its official release. Customers who purchase early will receive a bonus chapter ...
Robin Wigglesworth: Repo market described as dark matter of modern finance
Robin Wigglesworth describes his recent essay for FT Weekend Magazine as possibly the most quixotic piece he has written, focusing on the repo market. He likens the repo market to dark matter in ...
Capex grows faster than anticipated in sector investments, Robin Wigglesworth notes
Robin Wigglesworth observes that every detailed review of the sector reveals capital expenditures are increasing more quickly than previously anticipated. He also points out that financings are ...
Robin Wigglesworth: Matthieu Pigasse is known for advising bankrupt countries
Robin Wigglesworth points out that Matthieu Pigasse is best known as a prominent restructuring adviser to countries facing bankruptcy. The comment highlights Pigasse’s reputation in ...
Asset-backed commercial paper is fueling stock gains, Robin Wigglesworth notes
Robin Wigglesworth highlights the resurgence of asset-backed commercial paper, noting its role in supporting the current stock market rally. The tweet indicates that this financial instrument is ...
Robin Wigglesworth: Hedge funds now hold 8.5% of U.S. Treasury market
Robin Wigglesworth highlights that hedge funds now own 8.5% of the entire U.S. Treasury market, surpassing the combined official holdings of China, Japan and Saudi Arabia. He warns this ...
Founders Crash of 1873 led to Long Depression and surge in antisemitism, Robin Wigglesworth discusses
Robin Wigglesworth highlights the significance of the Founders Crash, a major stock market collapse that occurred in 1873 and triggered what was then called the Long Depression. According to ...
Robin Wigglesworth: Credit analysts at MS and GS authored cited reports
Robin Wigglesworth points out that the reports referenced in the discussion were written by credit analysts at MS and GS. The comment suggests that the sourcing of the reports may have been ...
U.S. municipal bond market dwarfs crypto and affects all Americans, Robin Wigglesworth notes
Robin Wigglesworth expresses a strong interest in the U.S. municipal bond market, highlighting its significant size and impact. He observes that the U.S. municipal bond market is much larger ...
Robin Wigglesworth: South Sea Bubble was largest debt swap in history
Robin Wigglesworth highlights the historical significance of the South Sea Bubble, describing it as the biggest debt swap in history. The transaction not only transformed Britain but also ...
Story covers leveraged buyout origins and private equity development, Robin Wigglesworth notes
Robin Wigglesworth shares an episode of The Story of Money that centers on the original leveraged buyout and the influential, abrasive former Treasury Secretary responsible for orchestrating the ...
Robin Wigglesworth: Stock market narrative gains added nuance today
Robin Wigglesworth highlighted what he described as notable nuance in the prevailing stock market narrative of the day. His observation draws attention to the evolving perspectives that can ...
Commodities trading now stands out as Citadel’s top area, Robin Wigglesworth notes
Robin Wigglesworth highlights the transformation within Citadel, noting that while the hedge fund is widely recognized for its significant bond market positions, skilled equity selection, and ...
Robin Wigglesworth: Albania faced massive pyramid schemes in 1990s matching 1,000 Bernie Madoffs
Robin Wigglesworth discusses the widespread pyramid schemes that took place in Albania during the 1990s. According to Wigglesworth, these schemes were of such a scale that they were equivalent ...
Nixon Shock changed global currency system, Robin Wigglesworth notes
Robin Wigglesworth reflects on how the name Richard Nixon is often associated with Watergate, but for some, it also signifies the end of the Bretton Woods system and the phrase, “our currency ...
