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Thoughts on the MarketWhy the U.S. Dollar Still SmilesOur G10 FX Market Strategist Andrew Watrous challenges the prevailing market view on the U.S. dollar, reaffirming the relevance of Morgan Stanley’s "dollar smile" framework. Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I’m Andrew Watrous, G10 FX Strategist at Morgan Stanley. Today – a look at how the US dollar behaves under different global growth circumstances. And why – contrary to the views of some observers – we think the dollar still smiles.It’s Friday, Septemb...
2025-09-0505 min
Thoughts on the MarketWhat Will Tariffs Do to the U.S. Dollar?Our U.S. Public Policy and Currency analysts, Ariana Salvatore and Andrew Watrous, discuss why the dollar fell at the beginning of the first Trump administration and whether it could happen again this year. ----- Transcript ----Ariana Salvatore: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ariana Salvatore, Morgan Stanley's U.S. Public Policy Strategist.Andrew Watrous: And I'm Andrew Watrous, G10 FX Strategist here at Morgan Stanley.Ariana Salvatore: Today, we'll focus on the U.S. dollar and how it might fare in global markets...
2025-03-0410 minThoughts on the MarketWill the US Dollar Remain Strong Post-Election?Our US Public Policy and Currency experts discuss how different outcomes in the upcoming U.S. elections could have varying effects on the strength of the dollar.----- Transcript -----Ariana Salvatore: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ariana Salvatore from Morgan Stanley's U.S. Public Policy Research Team. And I'mAndrew Watrous: And I'm Andrew Watrous, G10 Currency Strategist.Ariana Salvatore: On this episode of the podcast, we'll discuss an issue that's drawing increasing attention from investors leading up to the U.S. ele...
2024-08-1507 min
Startup HustleKeeping All Your Hats in OrderJoin Andrew Morgans and Garth Watrous, Chairman of American Hat Makers, for a fun conversation about keeping all your various responsibilities in order. Listen in for insights on how to overcome challenges, find a perfect partner, and thrive through company shifts. Also, Andrew and Garth share their thoughts on how to build a team, why business is the ultimate competition, and why you need to hire up.
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2023-08-0857 min
Ranting and ReviewingThe Economy? // BoundEpisode number thirty-six is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about money and the economy and how it's so frustrating and confusing. Followed by a review of crime-thriller Bound (1996) directed by the Wachowskis starring Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly.
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2022-10-0615 minRanting and ReviewingThe Gym // World's Greatest DadEpisode number thirty five is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about the new gym in his town and all the annoyances along with the opening, with some pretty standard peeves at any gym. Followed by a review of black comedy-drama World's Greatest Dad directed by Bobcat Goldthwait starring Robin Williams.
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2022-09-1317 minRanting and ReviewingInstagram // Good TimeEpisode number thirty-four is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about the "new" instagram while also reminiscing on the old one. Followed by a review of crime-thriller Good Time (2017) directed by Josh and Benny Safdie starring Robert Pattinson.
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2022-08-3115 minRanting and ReviewingContent // The SilencingEpisode thirty three is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about how much content is being created and how impossible it is to really keep up with it. Followed by the review of crime-thriller The Silencing (2020) directed by Robin Pront starring Nikolaj Caster-Waldau and Annabelle Wallis.
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2022-08-2222 minRanting and ReviewingIs a Hotdog a Sandwich? // No Escape RoomEpisode thirty-two is in the books! This episode Andrew asks and then answers one of the biggest debates in history, is a hot dog a sandwich? Listen to find out his thoughts. Followed by a review of mystery thriller No Escape Room directed by someone starring some more someones.
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2022-08-1017 minRanting and ReviewingPodcast Ads // Primal FearEpisode number thirty-one is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about podcasts that cram an ungodly amount of ads into hour long episodes and what it truly does to the listening experience. Followed by a review of crime-thriller Primal Fear (1996) directed by Gregory Hoblit starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton.
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2022-08-0213 minRanting and ReviewingWingin' It // Donnie BrascoEpisode number thirty is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about people who just wing it, mainly plans but also life. Followed by a review of crime-drama film Donnie Brasco (1997) directed by Mike Newell starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp.
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2022-07-2318 minRanting and ReviewingHoodies // PapillonEpisode number twenty nine is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about the choices being made by individuals that wear hoodies during the dog days of summer, although ultimately their choice and affects him zero percent, he thinks it's insane. Followed by the review of biographical drama film Papillon (2017) directed by Michael Noer starring Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek.
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2022-07-1116 min
Ranting and ReviewingPay to Plays // Identity ThiefEpisode twenty eight is in the books! This episode Andrew rant about all the games (I'm looking at you EA) and apps that practically require you to pay for there to be a shot at competing and even winning. Followed by the review of comedy film Identity Thief (2013) directed by Seth Gordon starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy.
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2022-06-2615 minRanting and ReviewingSequels // The Lovely BonesEpisode number twenty seven is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about the continued development and rollout of sequels in Hollywood, and how terrible they typically are. Followed by the review of supernatural/drama film The Lovely Bones (2009) directed by Peter Jackson starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz and Saoirse Ronan.
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2022-06-2015 minRanting and ReviewingTime // Walk of ShameEpisode number 26 is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about the requirements of work and sleep and still finding time in the day to be selfish and do some of the things you love. Followed by the review of comedy film Walk of Shame (2014) directed by Steven Brill starring Elizabeth Banks and James Marsden.
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2022-06-0815 minRanting and ReviewingDrivers // Phone BoothEpisode number twenty five is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about the awareness and responsibility drivers seem to lack while sitting behind the wheel of a 2,000lb death trap, and how scary that can be. Followed by the review of psychological thriller Phone Booth (2003) directed by Joel Schumacher starring Colin Farrell and Forest Whitaker.
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2022-05-2019 minRanting and ReviewingHorror Films // Bingo HellEpisode number twenty four is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about how difficult it seems to make a visually pleasing, story driven horror film. Scares are one thing, but he's striving for a little more from the genre. Followed by a review of horror-comedy film Bingo Hell (2021) directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero.
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2022-05-0917 minRanting and ReviewingHustling // FocusEpisode number twenty three is in the books! This week Andrew rants about people hustling, scheming, and plotting against anyone but the rich to make a quick buck and the poopy-ness involved in that. Followed by the review of crime-comedy-drama Focus (2015) directed by Glenn Ficarra & John Requa starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie.
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2022-04-2915 minRanting and ReviewingPapa Murphy's // Mr. RightEpisode number twenty two is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about the absurd business model of Papa Murphy's and also people choosing them (certain situations do not apply) over any other pizza option. Followed by the review of romantic-comedy/action movie Mr. Right (2016) directed by Paco Cabezas starring Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell.
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2022-04-1714 minRanting and ReviewingComedy // Changing LanesEpisode twenty one is in the books! This episode Andrew is joined by Sean from the podcast Let's Go to the Library and they rant about the current state of comedy and where it might continue to head. Followed by a joint review of Changing Lanes (2002) directed by Roger Michell starring Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson.
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2022-04-0327 min2022-03-2300 min
Ranting and ReviewingMy First Few Episodes // CollideEpisode number twenty is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about his lack of actual reviews of films in his first handful of episodes and for wasting your time, but thanks you for giving this podcast endless amounts of chances to grow and become the review platform it is today. Followed by the review of action-crime film Collide (2016) directed by Eran Creezy.
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2022-03-2318 minRanting and ReviewingDaylight Savings // Dead Poets SocietyEpisode number nineteen is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about the absolutely out-dated practice of daylight savings, with a shot at Benjamin Franklin for good measure. Followed by the review of comedy-drama Dead Poets Society (1989) directed by Peter Weir starring Robin Williams.
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2022-03-0916 minRanting and ReviewingCarnivals // Wonder WheelEpisode number eighteen is in the books! This episode Andrew "rants" about carnivals, their attractions and their crowds. Followed by the review of the drama Wonder Wheel (2017) directed by Woody Allen starring Kate Winslet, Jim Belushi, Juno Temple and Justin Timberlake.
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2022-02-2317 minRanting and ReviewingBeing Late // The LighthouseEpisode number seventeen is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about habitually late people and how those people and the act of running late make him feel. Followed by the review of psychological thriller The Lighthouse (2019) directed by Robert Eggers starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.
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2022-02-1116 minRanting and ReviewingThe 80's // The Lost BoysEpisode number sixteen is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about the 1980's, the whole decade. A few good things happened in the 80's but overall it was pretty bad. Followed by the review of the horror/comedy film The Lost Boys (1987) directed by Joel Schumacher.
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2022-01-3016 minRanting and ReviewingFandom // Palo AltoEpisode number fifteen is in the books! This episode Andrew rants about putting too much into being a fan and letting affect you too much, good or bad. Followed by the review of Palo Alto (2014) directed by Gia Coppola starring James Franco, Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer and Nat Wolf.
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2022-01-2317 minRanting and ReviewingThe Book of EliEpisode number fourteen is in the books! This episode is rant-less, nothing really on the mind of Andrew worthy of the time (although there is a mini rant somewhere this episode, of course). Followed by the review of The Book of Eli (2010) directed by The Hughes Brothers starring Denzel Washington and Mila Kunis.
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2022-01-1320 minRanting and ReviewingWinter Drivers // FargoEpisode number thirteen is in the books! This week Andrew Rants about the capabilities of the average driver in the rain, snow, sleet, wind and gives a few tips on how to be the best driver you can be. Followed by the review of Fargo (1996) directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi.
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2022-01-0416 minRanting and ReviewingOrganized Religion // ApostleEpisode number twelve is in the books! This week Andrew rants about the part of religion that is organized and a lot less free spirited. Followed by the twelfth movie review, Apostle (2018) directed by Gareth Evans (The Raid) starring Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast).
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2021-12-1215 minRanting and ReviewingPaying For Ads // The Green InfernoEpisode number eleven is in the books! This week Andrew rants about paying for subscription services and still having to suffer through ads. Followed by the eleventh movie review, The Green Inferno (2013) directed by Eli Roth.
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2021-12-0614 minRanting and ReviewingMall Kiosks // MallratsEpisode number ten is in the books! This week Andrew rants about the absurdity it is to have mall kiosks inside of the mall. There's already stores that people have heard of, let's open up the walkway a little bit and remove these eyesores. Followed by the tenth movie review, Mallrats (1995) directed by Kevin Smith starring Shannen Doherty, Jason Lee and Ben Affleck.
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2021-11-1815 minRanting and ReviewingDisc Organization // The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her LoverEpisode number nine is in the books! In this episode, Andrew rants about the animalistic decision to put movie or video game discs into the wrong case. Followed by the ninth movie review, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) directed by Peter Greenaway starring Helen Mirren.
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2021-11-0915 minRanting and ReviewingChristmas Music // Office Christmas PartyEpisode number eight is in the books! In this episode, Andrew rants about the annoyance of Christmas music and its' two month reign over everyone willing or unwilling to listen. Followed by the eighth movie review, Office Christmas Party (2016) directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon (not that Josh Gordon) starring Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston.
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2021-11-0317 minRanting and ReviewingBONUS EPISODE: My Top 5 Horror MoviesFirst ever bonus episode! Rant-less and review-less, Andrew decides to share with you his top 5 horror movies of all time and why. Tune back in next week for your regularly scheduled rant and random movie review.
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2021-10-2915 minRanting and ReviewingRanch Dressing // Transylvania 6-5000Episode number seven is in the books! In this episode, Andrew rants about people choosing any dipping sauce over ranch. For any food. In any situation. Ever. Don't do it. Followed by the seventh movie review, Transylvania 6-5000 (1985) directed by Rudy De Luca starring Jeff Goldblum.
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2021-10-2617 minRanting and ReviewingCats vs Dogs // Bohemian RhapsodyEpisode number six is in the books! In this episode, Andrew rants about the dumb argument between who reigns supreme, cats or dogs? Why does one have to win when they both can be number one. Followed by the sixth movie review, Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) directed by Bryan Singer starring Rami Malek.
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2021-10-2016 minRanting and ReviewingChinstrap Beards // Charm City KingsEpisode number five is in the books! In this episode, Andrew rants about the decision to rock and maintain a chinstrap beard, and really any form of an incomplete beard (with exceptions of course). Followed by the fifth movie review, Charm City Kings (2020) directed by Angel Manuel Soto starring Jahi Di'Allo Winston and Meek Mill.
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2021-10-1319 minRanting and ReviewingHalloween For Adults // Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryEpisode number four is in the books! In this episode, Andrew rants about how he wishes there was a way that children-less adults could trick or treat and get free candy with their friends on October 31st. Followed by the fourth movie review, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp.
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2021-10-0620 minRanting and ReviewingSmall Text, Big Screens // CrushEpisode number three is in the books! In this episode Andrew rants about how difficult and just flat-out unfair it is to read texts, notes, and anything else with writing in TV and movies. Followed by the third movie review, Crush (2013) a horror/thriller movie directed by Malik Bader and written by Sonny Mallhi.
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2021-09-2822 minRanting and ReviewingArby's // The Polka KingEpisode number two is in the books! In this episode Andrew rants about the shenanigans going on at Arby's and a certain menu choice that was recently made that makes zero sense. Followed by the second movie review, The Polka King (2018) a comedy film directed by Maya Forbes starring Jack Black.
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2021-09-2219 minRanting and ReviewingAaron Rodgers // The DescentEpisode number one is in the books! Join host Andrew as he begins his solo podcasting journey. In this episode we get to know your host a little bit before he dives head first into the first rant, the offseason shenanigans of Green Bay Packers starting QB Aaron Rodgers and his week 1 performance against the Saints. Followed by the first movie review, The Descent (2005) a horror/adventure film directed by Neil Marshall.
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2021-09-1632 min