Join John Authers, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, who shares insights on how prediction markets are reshaping election forecasting. Justina Lee discusses the emergence of election gambling, emphasizing the influence of informed bettors. Bill Allison reveals staggering political spending trends impacting the 2024 election. Austin Carr dives into the security of U.S. voting machines and their reliability amidst rising concerns. Additionally, Kara Murphy explores how the election affects investor sentiment and market dynamics, highlighting broader economic implications.

Kara Murphy, CIO at Kestra Investment Management, shares her insights on the US economy and market behavior, particularly in light of recent retail sales data. Matt Sigel from Van Eck Associates discusses the evolving landscape of Bitcoin and crypto, emphasizing institutional interest and regulatory impacts. David Gura analyzes the upcoming 2024 election and the significance of voter engagement. Lastly, Lisa Mateo provides perspectives from various news sources, connecting the dots between market trends and political dynamics.

US retail sales surged in June, showing consumer resilience. Bank earnings analysis and investing in an election year discussed. Potential risks from the upcoming US presidential election highlighted. Details on mid-year luxury real estate report shared. Drive to the Close segment with iShares Investment Strategy at BlackRock.

Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel, breaks down the latest U.S. CPI data and its implications for the Federal Reserve. Ken Johnson discusses Hurricane Milton's impact on Florida's housing market, revealing insurance challenges ahead. Kara Murphy analyzes market positioning in light of the CPI trends. Matthew Palazola highlights the effects of Hurricane Milton on insurers. Max Chafkin delves into FTC Chair Lina Khan's regulatory stance, while Tim Craighead identifies ten companies to watch this quarter. A deep dive into economics and resilience!

Topics discussed in the podcast include NYCB's equity investment, State of the Union preview, market insights, real estate challenges, banking sector influence, communication strategies, undervalued energy investments, rising crime in NYC subway, celestial burials, men's skincare, and The Rock's tattoo care products.