IBKR Podcasts

Are Grain Markets Running on Empty?

As 2025 winds down, host Andrew Wilkinson is joined by Dan Basse, President of AgResource, to break down a turbulent year in grain markets and what it meant for U.S. farmers. From China’s soybean demand to global oversupply and tight farm margins, they explore whether relief is coming or if 2026 brings more of the same.

Did Earnings Just Pull the Plug on Tech?

Tech stocks stumbled after disappointing earnings from major names, raising questions about whether optimism has finally run too far. Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy joins Jeff Praissman to break down market rotation, confusing economic data, crypto’s recent pullback, and what investors should watch next.

Is Geopolitics Losing Its Market Impact?

Geopolitical tensions remain elevated across the globe, yet markets appear surprisingly calm. Erik Norland of CME Group joins IBKR Podcasts to explore whether investors are becoming desensitized to conflict, how inflation and central bank policy are reshaping risk, and why gold and commodities may be telling a different story.

Will the Bank of Japan Finally Hike Rates?

Join host Elizaveta Gridneva as she sits down with Nicholas Ng of Daiwa Asset Management to unpack Japan’s potential shift toward higher interest rates. Together, they explore what a BOJ hike could mean for yields, market sentiment, and the strategies investors across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region are gravitating toward.

Can 1940s Infrastructure Handle 2040s Technology?

Join host Andrew Wilkinson and guest Alex Gunz as they explore whether aging power grids and legacy infrastructure can sustain the explosive growth of AI, robotics, and future technologies. From data deluges to energy bottlenecks, they break down the challenges and opportunities shaping the next decade of innovation.

Combating Crypto Skepticism

Join us for a deep dive into the benefits and risks of constructing a portfolio with crypto assets. WisdomTree in Europe's Director of Digital Assets Research Dovile Silenskyte discusses the case for digital asset diversification, convincing crypto skeptics, as well as differentiates between different blockchains, unravels the recent crypto flash crash, and more!   

Can December Deliver Market Cheer?

Andrew Wilkinson of Interactive Brokers sits down with Kevin Davitt from Nasdaq to unpack whether December can deliver the market cheer investors hope for. From volatility swings to carry trade risks and crypto surprises, this episode dives deep into what could shape the year-end rally.

The GENIUS of Stablecoins

An in-depth conversation with Abra CEO and Founder Bill Barhydt about the recent groundswell of interest in U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins. We also explore how U.S. legislation might impact market and monetary policy , innovation, the future of banking, wealth management, and more!