Bullish Banter

Bullish Banter by FXPesa
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Put on your best business suit and join us for Bullish Banter, the podcast for financial markets aficionados hosted by FXPesa! We’ll keep you up to date on the latest news, trends, and strategies that can help make your trades flourish. Join us every week as we dig deep into the markets and uncover insights to help you achieve financial success.

  1. 5h ago

    How a $70,000 Loss Changed His Investing Strategy| James Habu Mburu

    He lost $70,000 trading options. The money was one thing. The sleepless nights that followed were another.In this episode of Bullish Banter, James Habu Mburu, a Kenyan investor based in Seattle, opens up about the experience that changed how he approaches the stock market. After losing heavily during COVID, he shifted away from speculative options trading towards long-term investing, using ETFs like Vanguard’s VOO and VGT alongside established technology stocks such as Microsoft and Google.James breaks down why he now prioritises research, disciplined investing and dollar-cost averaging over chasing quick profits. He also shares his perspective on the risks of options, the hype surrounding meme stocks, the growing influence of AI companies on the US market, and why fear and greed can make even an informed investor question their decisions.For educational purposes only. Not financial advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to trade? Join FXPesa :https://portal.fxpesa.com/live-accoun...Join the Bullish Banter Telegram community: ⁠Want to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://lnk.bio/bullishbanterpod-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 He Lost $70,000 and His Sleep00:54 Meet James Hafuboro: Kenyan Investor in Seattle02:00 How Options Trading Cost Him $70K04:12 The ETFs He Has Held Since 202109:34 Can Trading Really Buy Financial Freedom?11:16 The Truth About Forex Trading Hype14:51 What 24-Hour Stock Trading Means for Investors17:41 How Donald Trump Influences the Stock Market24:08 Why His Retirement Goal Shapes His Investments25:02 The Risk of Buying Stocks at IPO27:17 How He Researches Stocks Before Buying31:29 Are AI Stocks Making the Market Too Risky?36:32 Managing Greed, Fear and Market Noise45:20 Why He Chooses Investing Over Showing Off48:47 His Investing Advice for Beginners

  2. Oct 16

    Why Markets Could Crash Before 2026 Ends | Jesse Ogola & Rufas Kamau

    Could a market correction be coming before 2026 ends?From QuickMart's KSh 30 billion valuation to Bitcoin's uncertain outlook, rising U.S. bond yields and the Fed's next move, there's plenty for traders and investors to watch as the year draws to a close.In this episode of Bullish Banter, Jesse Ogola and Rufas Kamau unpack the forces shaping local and global financial markets, what could trigger the next wave of volatility, and how traders can navigate changing market conditions in Q4. With markets hitting new highs and uncertainty building, is there still room for a rally, or should traders be preparing for a shift? For educational purposes only. Not financial advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------Join Us on the 23rd October for Kenya Traders Round Table 2.0 at the Hackhouse Westland from 4pm sign up here : https://events.fxpesa.com/kenya-traders-roundtable-2026Ready to trade? Join FXPesa :https://portal.fxpesa.com/live-account/?accountType=Standard&clickid=1170907&affid=C03821837Join the Bullish Banter Telegram community: ⁠Want to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://lnk.bio/bullishbanterpod--------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction: What could move markets in Q4?01:45 – QuickMart IPO: Is it worth KSh 30 billion?09:34 – Kenya's interest rates and investment outlook11:21 – The Fed's dilemma: Inflation vs employment13:29 – Why rising bond yields matter for stocks15:37 – U.S. midterm elections and market uncertainty21:11 – What could trigger the next wave of volatility?25:06 – Japanese yen and Bank of Japan outlook26:44 – Bitcoin: Can it break its previous all-time high?28:58 – Trading in December: Liquidity, spreads and swaps32:05 – SpaceX and stocks to watch in Q434:54 – Nike, market opportunities and closing thoughts

  3. Oct 9

    How FOMO Costed Her More Than Money| Catherine Muthoni

    What does it take to stop blowing trading accounts and start approaching the market differently?In this episode of Bullish Banter, Catherine Muthoni, trader, educator, and founder of CM Edge Markets, opens up about the mistakes that shaped her forex trading journey. From over-leveraging and chasing quick profits to battling FOMO and learning the importance of patience, Catherine shares the experiences that forced her to rethink how she trades.Trading gold is central to her approach. She discusses using CRT reversal patterns around supply and demand zones, paying attention to yields and macroeconomic developments, and why she chooses to stay out of the market during certain high-volatility news events. She also reflects on the consequences of taking trades without proper analysis and the danger of increasing position sizes too quickly.For educational purposes only. Not financial advice.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to trade? Join FXPesa :https://portal.fxpesa.com/live-account/?accountType=Standard&clickid=1170907&affid=C03821837Join the Bullish Banter Telegram community: ⁠Want to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://lnk.bio/bullishbanterpod-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 Blowing Trading Accounts Through Greed00:53 Meet Catherine Mothoni of CM Edge Markets02:29 Trading Psychology, FOMO and Fundamentals04:13 Building CM Edge Markets07:09 Why Get-Rich-Quick Thinking Fails11:51 How FOMO Wiped Out a $200 Account15:30 Why Not Trading Is Also a Trade16:19 Growing $60 to $219 Trading Gold20:22 The Danger of Following Other Traders23:00 The Truth About Position Sizing25:29 Balancing Forex Trading and Employment32:58 Her Biggest Trading Lessons34:13 Can 0.01 Lots Pay Your Bills?35:32 Why She Won’t Quit Trading37:49 Plans for Stocks, Crypto and Investing41:22 Advice for Beginner Forex Traders43:37 Find Catherine at CM Edge Markets43:53 Trading Account Offer and Registration

  4. Oct 2

    Why 95% of Retail Traders Misread Big Money| Christopher Chege

    Most retail traders enter the market chasing signals, binary bets, and overnight momentum, only to learn the hard way that liquidity and institutional positioning dictate the real game. In this episode, research analyst and CFA candidate Christopher Che breaks down his evolution from costly early missteps into disciplined, regulated futures trading, revealing how understanding institutional capital flows completely reshapes market perspective.We dive deep into the reality of emerging market structures, dissecting what the Kenyan stock exchange still lacks technologically and where reforms like short selling and derivatives fit in. Christopher also examines headline plays like the Dangote Refinery listing, unpacking the real risk factors behind share unlocks and valuation hype, before shifting to high-conviction macro setups across global agricultural commodities and the actual role of AI tools in modern execution.For educational purposes only. Not financial advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to trade? Join FXPesa :https://portal.fxpesa.com/live-accoun...Join the Bullish Banter Telegram community: ⁠Want to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://lnk.bio/bullishbanterpod-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 The Trade That Wiped Out 25%01:18 Meet Christopher Che03:01 From Binary Options to Futures08:04 Are Markets Predictable or Random?10:31 How Big Money Positions15:52 Why Charts Alone Aren’t Enough18:35 Kenya’s Market & The Dangote IPO27:25 Is AI Really a Bubble?33:56 Finding the Next Commodity Trade38:49 Fundamentals, Risk & Trading Bots46:51 Final Thoughts

  5. Sep 25

    He Trades Price Action Only. Everything Else Is Noise | David Kiriamiti

    What happens when the job you planned to leave eventually leaves you first?For David Kiriamiti, getting fired became the push into full-time trading. But the story started years earlier, with a search for financial independence, a funded £32,000 account, losses, multiple mentors and eventually a complete shift in how he understood the market.Five years in, David trades primarily the Dowjones and gold, looks for liquidity around key prices, watches Asia’s highs and lows and keeps his charts deliberately simple. He also explains why he doesn’t build his trading around economic news, order flow, signals or bots.This episode goes beyond setups. It’s a conversation about learning the business, developing independent thought and understanding that trading is a skill that has to be treated like oneFor educational purposes only. Not financial advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to trade? Join FXPesa :https://portal.fxpesa.com/live-accoun...Join the Bullish Banter Telegram community: ⁠Want to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://lnk.bio/bullishbanterpod-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 Forced Into Full-Time Trading01:30 David’s 5-Year Trading Journey02:28 From Microsoft to Trading05:19 Finding His Second Mentor08:29 Trading a £32K Funded Account10:18 The Trading Blueprint That Changed Everything13:13 Why Does Price Move?14:37 Why He Ignores Market News18:02 Why He Keeps Charts Simple21:08 Why Asia Highs & Lows Matter24:11 Why Beginners Should Use Higher Timeframes28:02 How He Went Full-Time34:03 Live Accounts vs Prop Firms39:23 Building Wealth Beyond Trading43:03 Why Trading Should Be Treated as a Skill45:00 AI, Bots & Discretionary Trading49:21 Closing the Episode

  6. Sep 18

    What Blowing Multiple Accounts Taught Me About Forex | James Golden

    Is account flipping keeping you from becoming a consistently profitable trader?In this episode of Bullish Banter, seasoned trader and educator James Golden shares why mastering trading psychology, risk management, and price action will grow your trading account faster than taking impulsive gambles.He explains why traders can get trapped by constantly searching for new strategies, why mastering one approach can reduce decision overload, and how accepting losses fits into building a sustainable trading process. He also shares his approach to high-impact events such as NFP, including the role of preparation, pending orders and higher timeframes.For educational purposes only. Not financial advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to trade? Join FXPesa :https://portal.fxpesa.com/live-accoun...Join the Bullish Banter Telegram community: ⁠Want to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://lnk.bio/bullishbanterpod-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 — Blown Accounts, Big Wins & NFP01:09 — James Golden’s Trading Journey02:07 — Physical Classes vs Self-Learning05:15 — The Psychology Behind Surviving Losses10:24 — How To Actually Grow An Account15:52 — Why James Avoids Impulsive News Trading17:27 — His Approach To Trading NFP21:36 — What Live Trading Events Teach26:53 — Prop Accounts vs Live Trading30:17 — Indicators, Price Action & Strategy-Hopping34:22 — Measuring Growth Beyond Daily Wins35:21 — Building The Right Trading Setup36:46 — Books Every Trader Should Read37:46 — Final Lessons From James Golden

  7. Sep 11

    Is your Salary The Problem or Your Strategy Is?|Rufas Kamau| Just Ivy | Pius Muchiri

    A bigger paycheck doesn’t automatically build wealth. What matters is what happens to your money after you earn it.Rufas Kamau, Pius Muchiri Just Ivy Africa sat in a panel moderated by Jesse Ogola, courtesy of LinkedIn Local Nairobi X FXPesa to break down the freedom number, inflation, risk, diversification and how to make your money work towards a clear financial goal. The conversation also explores automation, liquidity, fund managers and East Africa’s investment opportunities including the transformation of Two Rivers.If you’re earning, saving or investing, this episode is about making smarter decisions with your money and building towards financial freedom.For educational purposes only. Not financial advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to trade? Join FXPesa :https://portal.fxpesa.com/live-applic...Join the Bullish Banter Telegram community: ⁠Want to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://lnk.bio/bullishbanterpod-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 **Risk vs. Purpose**00:29 **Why Money Loses Value**01:30 **How Much Should You Save?**02:30 **Ivy’s Approach To Investing**04:24 **Does Trading Belong In Your Portfolio?**06:22 **What Is Investing?**07:22 **Risk Before Returns**09:07 **Concentration vs. Diversification**10:08 **Investing vs. Speculation**11:03 **How Long To Become A Billionaire?**12:28 **Find Your Freedom Number**15:12 **Your Risk Appetite Changes**16:59 **Different Goals, Different Risks**18:46 **What Financial Education Gets Wrong**20:01 **What Your Fund Manager Owes You**21:32 **Should You Invest In USD?**24:31 **Why You Must Invest**26:19 **Invest Before You Spend?**26:44 **Investing Is Borderless**27:42 **Why Africa Attracts Global Capital**28:55 **The Two Rivers Story**33:26 **What Should You Do Next?**34:34 **Stop Waiting. Take Action.**35:41 **Before You Start Trading**38:54 **Finding The Best Investments**40:05 **Understanding Volatility**40:47 **Why Liquidity Matters**41:08 **Choosing A Fund Manager**43:33 **Stop Chasing Returns**44:22 **Define Your Financial Goal**45:19 **Why Fund Managers Should Listen**46:24 **The Track Record Test**47:33 **Your Investment Policy**48:00 **Can You Trust Your Manager?**

  8. Sep 4

    Why Investors Are Moving Money Now|Jesse Ogola & Rufas Kamau

    Markets are moving in different directions, but the bigger story may be where capital is moving underneath the surface.In this episode of Bullish Banter, we break down the forces shaping currencies, bonds, equities, commodities and crypto from US-Japan efforts to support the Japanese yen and the changing carry trade, to rising bond-market pressure and the US Treasury’s response.We also examine Bitcoin’s rebound, gold’s recovery, elevated oil prices amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, European equities benefiting from increased defense spending, and the growing pressure on US technology valuations as major companies pour billions into AI.Closer to home, we look at Kenya’s evolving investment landscape, the rise of retail participation, dividend payouts, IPO activity and the growing influence of financial education on how investors allocate capital.For educational purposes only. Not financial advice.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ready to trade? Join FXPesa :https://portal.fxpesa.com/live-applic...Join the Bullish Banter Telegram community: ⁠Want to be a guest on Bullish Banter?: https://lnk.bio/bullishbanterpod-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 – Why The Yen Is Being Supported01:08 – Kenya’s Market Heading Into Q402:15 – Japan’s Fight To Strengthen The Yen05:29 – The Carry Trade Is Changing08:35 – Why The Treasury Is Buying Bonds10:38 – Why European Stocks Are Winning14:47 – Is AI Spending Becoming A Problem?19:30 – Kenya’s Investment Market Is Evolving23:13 – The Rise Of Kenya’s Retail Investor26:44 – Why Bitcoin Is Rebounding30:01 – What’s Driving Gold Higher?32:08 – Why Oil Prices Remain Elevated36:54 – What The Fed Does Next39:03 – Are Rate Hikes Coming?40:40 – What We’re Watching Next

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Put on your best business suit and join us for Bullish Banter, the podcast for financial markets aficionados hosted by FXPesa! We’ll keep you up to date on the latest news, trends, and strategies that can help make your trades flourish. Join us every week as we dig deep into the markets and uncover insights to help you achieve financial success.

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    Bullish Banter by FXPesa
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Bullish Banter by FXPesa
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