IBKR Podcasts

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 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.

Zero-day options are exploding in popularity—but what’s really going on behind the scenes? Former Nasdaq Options Head Sean Feeney joins us to uncover the mechanics, risks, and potential of this high-speed trading trend.

In this episode, Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq returns to unpack how markets are shrugging off rising geopolitical tensions and what a “big, beautiful bill” could mean for investor sentiment and Fed policy.

Is the market’s mood just mellow—or is volatility really on vacation? Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer break down the calm summer trading vibes, what’s fueling the low VIX, and whether traders should be buying protection while it’s cheap.

Markets are moving fast—but are investors chasing real value or just the mechanical rabbit? Steve Sosnick and Steve Sears join Andrew Wilkinson to break down the momentum madness, fading volatility, and what could trip up the race.

Andrew Wilkinson talks with Steve Sosnick and Jose Torres about what’s driving markets higher—despite mixed economic signals. They cover bond yields, labor data, and why investors are staying optimistic as long as there's no bad news.

Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins Andrew Wilkinson to explore the momentum-fueled rallies, surprising resilience to bad news, and the yield curve signals that have some investors on edge. From quirky trading patterns to signs of speculative froth, it’s a timely look at what’s driving this bubblelicious energy in the markets.

S&P500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq 100 are all household names to investors. However, many investors may not know what goes into constructing an index. Nasdaq’s Director of Index Product Development, Rob Jankiewicz joins Jeff Praissman to discuss how indexes are constructed and the many parameters that are used.

If we were living in an old episode of the Brady Bunch Jan might be saying , “Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs”. The market just finished a better-than-expected earning cycle, but tariffs seem to be the only headline that matters these days. Scott Bauer joins us to break down the past few days of the market and where it may be headed.

Global markets are caught between tariff shocks, economic uncertainty, and a tech sector ready to rebound—or rupture. Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq joins to break down the volatility, the signals, and what might trigger the next big move.

Join Chief U.S. Strategist Ed Clissold of Ned Davis Research as he breaks down the latest trends shaping the markets. From earnings pressure to sector shifts, get data-driven insight to guide your next move.

Tariffs may be cooling off, but the market’s still feeling the heat. Steve Sosnick breaks down what investors are really pricing in—and whether the peace is just a pause.

Tariffs are sprouting more problems than profits for America’s farmers. Andrew Wilkinson speaks with Dan Basse of AgResource to dig into the trade war’s real cost—on crops, consumers, and the future of global agriculture.

Tariffs, volatility, and a storm of headlines—yet the markets barely flinch. Scott Bauer joins us to unpack whether Wall Street’s grown immune to chaos, or if the real shock is still to come.

Wall Street’s on a heater—but with inflation smoldering and rate cuts on the line, can Powell play firefighter-in-chief without getting burned? We unpack the Fed’s next move, market momentum, and the sparks flying from tariffs and politics.

Trade tensions are rising, markets are rattling, and no one is walking away unscathed. In this episode, we dive into the U.S.–China tariff battle to uncover who’s gaining ground—and who’s losing it fast.

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.

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.