RiskReversal Pod Who Is The Sucker At The Poker Table Right Now?
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Oct 14, 2025 Join Liz Thomas, a market strategist at SoFi, as she dives into the recent market sell-off and bounce-back. She discusses the fragility of high-risk assets like meme stocks and crypto while illuminating the role of algorithmic trading in volatility. With insights on upcoming bank earnings, she analyzes how the steepening yield curve impacts regional banks versus larger institutions. The podcast also features a fascinating look at gold's rise amid shifting economic conditions and the potential implications of a government shutdown on data releases.
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Fragile Market Revealed By Friday's Sell-Off
- Liz Thomas says Friday's sell-off highlighted market fragility, especially in extended risk-on assets and algorithmic triggers.
- The bounce that followed matters but didn't fully erase the pullback, signaling persistent vulnerability.
Multiple Expansion Drives Fragility
- Liz Thomas notes meme stocks and crypto bore the brunt because multiple expansion drove recent returns.
- Stocks that led the multiple expansion are the most vulnerable in a sell-off.
Watch Bank Tone Over Numbers
- Listen to big-bank earnings for tone and capital markets commentary rather than just headline numbers.
- Use their guidance to gauge IPO, M&A and capital markets momentum into 2026.