IBKR Podcasts

Riding the Market Roller Coaster

Strap in as markets twist, turn, and dip with every headline—are we in for a thrill or a tumble? In this episode, Scott Bauer joins us live from the trading floor to break down the wild ride investors are facing right now.

Is Trump Playing the Markets?

When tweets move treasuries and tariffs rattle rates, who’s really pulling the strings on Wall Street? We dive into the politics-meets-markets drama with bond trader Michel Sommer to unpack the so-called “Trump Put” and what it means for the Fed, yields, and U.S. credibility.

Made In America

What does it really mean when a company is "Made in America"? In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, our guests from Nasdaq break down how global companies are classified for index inclusion—and why it’s more complicated than just where they’re headquartered.

When Trade Wars Hit the Farm… Who Gets Plowed Under?

Tariffs may be aimed at foreign powers, but the fallout hits America’s fields first. Dan Basse of AgResource joins to unpack how trade tensions are reshaping the future of U.S. farming — from rising anxiety to shrinking markets.

Tariff & Tumble: Currency Markets in a Spin

In this episode, we break down how tariffs, rate fears, and global politics are sending currency markets spinning. Tune in as we explore what traders are watching — and where the dollar might go next.

Echoes of Power: Trade Moves Driving Us Closer to the Bottom

On this episode of Midweek Minute, Jeff Praissman sits down with Scott Bauer to unpack how trade tensions and policy ripples are rattling Wall Street. With markets teetering, they ask the big question: are we closer to the bottom than anyone’s willing to admit?

The Art of the Tariff: Markets Call the Bluff

In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, we unpack the latest tariff turmoil and why Wall Street isn’t playing along. Chief Market Strategist Steve Sosnick and Senior Economist Jose Torres join host Andrew Wilkinson to explore the political calculus, economic fallout, and whether the Fed—or the White House—will flinch first.

Before the Rose Garden: How Markets Are Really Reacting

Markets are jittery, but is anyone actually panicking? Kevin Davitt breaks down what’s real, what’s priced in, and why the VIX-VXN flip might be the sneakiest signal yet—just hours before the Rose Garden fireworks.