IBKR Podcasts

Is the Fed Playing Chicken with the Economy?

Is the Fed flying too close to the flame? In this episode, Scott Bauer returns to break down market reactions to strong GDP data, meme stock madness, and whether rate policy is heading for a collision course.

Can You Weather the Bet?

Can prediction markets double as insurance against climate catastrophe? In this episode, Andrew Wilkinson and Patrick Brown of Interactive Brokers unpack how forecast contracts are reshaping risk management- where saying “yes” or “no” to a hurricane could mean millions on the line.

Tariff Tightrope: Will Markets Slip?

Markets are riding a tariff tightrope as traders weigh rising rates, inflation concerns, and looming trade pressures. Host Jeff Praissman talks with Scott Bauer, reporting live from the CBOE floor, about why volatility feels too calm- and what could make it snap.

Is the Market Laughing at Tariffs?

The market keeps climbing despite headline shocks- tariffs, rate spats, and all. Kevin Davitt joins us to unpack why investors seem unfazed, and why Q2 earnings and tech giants like NVIDIA may be driving the real narrative.

Mind the Earnings Gap

Earnings season can spark sharp moves—but how much of it is predictable? Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon joins us to explore how traders can use historical options data to spot patterns, dodge outliers, and navigate the volatility around earnings announcements. 
 

Tariff-ic Rally or Just a Bluff?

Markets are hitting fresh highs, but is this a true breakout or just a tariff-fueled head fake? Joining us from the floor of the CBOE, Scott Bauer breaks down what's driving the rally- and whether it’s built to last.

Fed Heads Play The Apprentice While Tariffs Lurk

While the market flirts with fresh highs, Fed officials seem more focused on auditioning for the next administration than cutting rates. Steve Sosnick joins Andrew Wilkinson to unpack the drama, from Powell's tightrope walk to the tariff threats hiding just offstage.

Is Your Stock About to Russell Up?

Is your stock on the verge of leveling up? Join Jeff Praissman and NASDAQ’s Nicole Torskiy as they break down the mechanics, impact, and market drama behind index additions- just in time for the upcoming Russell rebalance.