IBKR Podcasts

A Journey Through Technology Investing Over Time

Where does an investor start on his or her journey when trying to identify technological trends? In this episode, Alexander Gunz of Heptagon Capital explains his methodologies when searching for tends that are set to become tomorrow’s next big thing, and how to invest in them.

The Dirt on Crop Progress: A Farmer's Perspective

Faced with escalating Chinese demand for Brazilian grains, US farmers are struggling with soggy prices for agricultural products. Dan Basse of AgResource explains why planting intentions for 2024 crops are lower this year.

Unlocking WebSockets

Interactive Brokers’ Web API delivers real-time access to Interactive Brokers’ trading functionality, including live market data, market scanners, and intra-day portfolio updates. This podcast introduces WebSocket technology.

Do We Really Need Any Rate Cuts From the Federal Reserve?

Is the ongoing strength in the US labor market likely to cause the Federal Reserve to rethink at least the timing of when and by how much they could ease monetary policy?

An Exploration of the Energy Sector in a Presidential Year

Despite its loss of weighting within the broader S&P 500 index, the energy sector remains a source of ballast within investors’ portfolios. Direxion’s Ed Egilinsky discusses the prospects for energy during this election year.

What Will Steady Rates and a Hot Labor Market Mean for US Equities?

The podcast episode features a discussion among experts on recent US economic developments, including the Federal Reserve’s inflation outlook and the robustness of the labor market. The panelists also touch on market behavior, historical parallels, and potential political impacts on market volatility.

Is the Rally a Bubble? Can it Pop?

Michael Normyle – Nasdaq’s US Economist joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the “Magnificent Seven”, the market rally, this earnings cycle, and if we are experiencing a bubble.

Five Per Cent Growth, 12 Million Jobs Planned and A Trillion Renminbi Bond: What Not to Like About China?

During early spring the Chinese government discussed the health of the domestic economy and outlined its plans for several years to come. For 2024 the government projected a modestly bullish 5% GDP growth target, above what many onlookers gauge reasonable. Head of KraneShares International, Xiaolin Chen, sat down with Andrew Wilkinson to explain why she believes the domestic economy is ripe for strong growth following the National Peoples’ Congress.