IBKR Podcasts

Can AI Avoid a Dot-Com Déjà Vu?

Is today’s AI boom echoing the excesses of the dot-com era, or is this cycle fundamentally different? Nasdaq’s Mark Marex joins Interactive Brokers to break down profitability, valuations, supply-demand dynamics, and what investors should watch to determine whether AI’s rise is sustainable.

Will the Fed Roll the Dice Today?

Join Andrew Wilkinson, Jeff Praissman, and Prosper Trading Academy’s Scott Bauer live from Las Vegas as they break down trader sentiment ahead of the FOMC decision. From bond-market signals to volatility risks and holiday positioning, the trio explores what’s truly driving markets into year-end.

Is the Market Ending the Year on Auto-Pilot?

As the year winds down, markets appear unusually resilient despite tariffs, shifting rate expectations, and ongoing global uncertainty. Jeff Praissman and Prosper Trading Academy’s Scott Bauer break down what moved markets, what didn’t, and whether thin holiday trading could still deliver surprises.

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.