Mark Sebastian, an expert options trader known for his insights in volatility markets, joins Rich Excell, Director of the Derivatives and Trading Academy. They delve into the frenzy triggered by the Fed's recent decisions and its ripple effects on the volatility landscape. International influences like European elections and the political climate in the Eurozone also take center stage. Additionally, they analyze significant VIX trends and share intriguing predictions for upcoming market movements, offering valuable insights for traders navigating these turbulent times.

Mark Sebastian, a contributor at optionpit.com, and Rich Excell, director at the University of Illinois' Derivatives and Trading Academy, dive into the recent chaos in volatility markets triggered by the Fed's announcements. They discuss trading strategies amid rising inflation concerns and explore the intricate dynamics in international volatility, particularly in Europe. Both guests share intriguing insights on VIX and VSTOXX predictions while considering the effects of political events on market trends, making for a lively and informative conversation.

Rich Excell from Gies College of Business joins to discuss FX options activity, volatility, and skew changes in products like MXN Rates and 3M SOFR Energy. Topics include trading strategies for the Mexican peso, market bottoms in energy, synthetic calls, zero-day options trading insights, and options volume growth.