IBKR Podcasts

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.

Risk Starts Before The Trade, Not After

Will McBride and Dmitry Pargamanik cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the value risk management tools in option trading. This podcast is a follow up to their insightful webinar, “How To Use An Options Profit Calculator”.

Big Enough Belt

Neil Azous of Rareview Capital deciphers the landscape heading into the March FOMC meeting. Neil is looking for any changes in stance regarding the voting members’ views on the path of rates later in 2024. In this episode Neil also reads the technical picture on a particular sector and adds color to investment theme that could be the next big investment trend.
 

Navigating Market Dynamics: Insights on Current Trends and Future Projections

Gene Goldman and Jose Torres delve into the intriguing dynamics of the current market landscape. Despite expectations of a potentially sluggish start to the year, the market has shown remarkable resilience. The conversation unfolds as they analyze factors driving this surge, including shifts in valuation, Federal Reserve policy, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).

Don’t Trade Blind, Use Data

 Will McBride and Dmitry Pargamanik cofounders of Market Chameleon join IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to discuss the value of data in trading. This podcast is a follow up to their insightful webinar, “Linking Trade Data For Valuable Insights”.