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Basis Points

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About this Podcast:

Macro commentary and expert-led discussions highlight what’s happening now in fixed income investing, so you can prepare for what’s next. Investing involves risks including loss of principal. This material represents the opinions of the participants at a specific time and is not intended to forecast future events or guarantee future results and should not be relied upon as investment advice. Kevin Flanagan is a registered rep of Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

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37%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Basis Points about?

Macro commentary and expert-led discussions highlight what’s happening now in fixed income investing, so you can prepare for what’s next. Investing involves risks including loss of principal. This material represents the opinions of the participants at a specific time and is not intended to forecast future events or guarantee future results and should not be relied upon as investment advice.

What has Basis Points covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Fed Watch: Holding the Line" (29 October 2026, 4 minutes), "Investing in a 5% Bond World: The Barbell" (21 October 2026, 5 minutes), and "“Zero-ing” In on Higher Bond Yields" (14 October 2026, 4 minutes).

How often does Basis Points publish?

Basis Points publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 5 minutes across 326 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Basis Points?

Booking probability for Basis Points is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Basis Points requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Basis Points's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Basis Points?

The strongest fits for Basis Points are Investment Banking & Trading. Basis Points has a business audience.

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Basis Points is a business podcast with 326 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 29, 20264 min

    The Fed held rates steady at the October FOMC meeting, but another increase in December remains in play if growth stays solid and inflation remains above target. On the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan explains why...

  • Oct 21, 20265 min

    Growth, sticky inflation, policy uncertainty and Treasury supply have pushed long-term yields to multi-decade highs. On this week’s episode of the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan outlines a barbell approach for...

  • Oct 14, 20264 min

    The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.36%, its highest level in 20 years, amid a mix of growth, inflation, policy uncertainty and supply pressures. This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan and Maggie...

  • Oct 1, 20266 min

    The 10-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high of 5.2% last week, and it isn't alone: Japan, Germany and the UK have all seen their 10-year yields climb to multi-decade highs. This week on Basis Points, Maggie Lucier...

  • Sep 17, 20264 min

    At the September FOMC meeting, the Fed raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% amid persistent inflation pressures. This week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan explains why the move may not be the last hike...

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  • Sep 10, 20268 min

    UST yields are climbing back to more “normal” historical levels, but the sell-off has stayed orderly, with no liquidity or funding stress in sight. This week on Basis Points, Maggie Lucier joins Kevin Flanagan to...

  • Aug 26, 20265 min

    Treasury yields have climbed to levels not seen since before the 2007 Financial Crisis, and the Treasury Department’s latest buyback push barely dented the trend. This week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan examines why...

  • Aug 12, 20267 min

    AI-related debt issuance has surpassed $500 billion in 2026 alone, adding to supply pressures in bond markets already contending with a nearly $2.0 trillion U.S. budget deficit. This week, Maggie Lucier joins Kevin...

  • Aug 5, 20263 min

    Long-term Treasury yields have surged following the July FOMC meeting, as limited forward guidance raised questions about the Fed’s policy reaction function. On this week’s episode of Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan...

  • Jul 30, 20264 min

    The Fed kept rates unchanged at the July FOMC meeting, but markets are increasingly focused on the prospect of future hikes. This week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan explains why the next move may be a matter of when...

  • Jul 22, 20267 min

    The Fed may be entering a new era, and investors expecting easy rate cuts could be in for a surprise. This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan is joined by Maggie Lucier, Senior Associate, Investment...

  • Jul 8, 20264 min

    The June jobs report all but shut the door on expectations for Fed rate cuts this year. On this week’s episode of Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan explains why the focus has shifted to a Fed on hold, and what that means for...

  • Jun 18, 20264 min

    The Fed remained on hold at yesterday's FOMC meeting, but the policy backdrop is becoming more complicated. This week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan analyzes how rising price pressures, improving hiring trends and a...

  • Jun 18, 20264 min

    The Fed remained on hold at yesterday's FOMC meeting, but the policy backdrop is becoming more complicated. This week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan analyzes how rising price pressures, improving hiring trends and a...

  • Jun 3, 20265 min

    The 10-year Treasury yield has repeatedly snapped back into a 4.0%–4.5% range despite bouts of market volatility. This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan analyzes why speculation around Treasury Secretary...

  • May 20, 20264 min

    Inflation fears are back, with Treasury yields climbing sharply and markets now pricing in a potential Fed rate hike by 2027. This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan explains why the “inflation trade” has...

  • May 6, 20265 min

    Four Fed officials dissented in April—the most since 1992—signaling growing division on rate policy. This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan explains how this shift, alongside Powell staying on, may, or...

  • Apr 29, 20264 min

    At the April FOMC meeting, the Fed held rates steady for a third consecutive time, but uncertainty is only building. This week on the Basis Points podcast, Kevin Flanagan explains why a data-dependent Fed and a likely...

Recent guests

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Jim Bianco

president and macro strategist, Bianco Research Advisors

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Andrew Okrongly

WisdomTree

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Chris Acito

Gapstow Capital Partners

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Jeff Burger

Insight Investment

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