IBKR Podcasts

Fed Governor Waller calls it a “new era” for payments, but what does that really mean for crypto, markets, and the so-called “Wild West” of digital assets? Scott Bauer from Prosper Trading joins host Jeff Praissman to break down the Fed’s surprising tone shift, earnings season trends, and whether the Magnificent Seven can keep driving the market.

Stephen Yiu of the Blue Whale Growth Fund joins Andrew Wilkinson to discuss how new tariffs could quietly reignite inflation, even as markets bet on cooling prices. From delayed price effects to sticky consumer costs, Yiu explains why trade tensions might be the next inflation story investors aren’t watching closely enough.

Broadcasting from London, Gerry Perez, CEO of Interactive Brokers U.K., sits down with Jonathan Krane, CEO of KraneShares, to discuss the global rise of humanoid technology. Together, they explore how AI, innovation, and international markets are converging to shape a future that could soon include a billion robots.

Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, to unpack what recent market volatility really means, how the “cost of protection” helps investors read the mood of the market, and whether today’s optimism is backed by fundamentals or just silicon dream.

From billion-dollar bets to binary options, prediction markets are stepping into the spotlight. Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy joins Jeff Praissman to explore whether traders can actually profit from forecasting — and what these new products mean for traditional markets.

U.S. farmers are facing a third straight year of losses — and with China pulling back on grain imports, President Trump’s proposed $10 billion in farm aid could be the next big political play. But can checks in the mailbox really replace lost markets — or is this just a short-term fix for a long-term trade war?

From CRISPR breakthroughs to AI-powered drug discovery, longevity science is moving from myth to marketplace. Host Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Alex Gunz, Portfolio Manager at Heptagon Capital, to explore how innovations in genomics, stem cells, and personalized medicine could redefine healthcare — and reshape the investment landscape. Discover why the race to extend lifespan may also unlock new long-term returns.

Markets may be climbing a wall of worry, but investors continue to swing past bad news — chasing dips, ignoring danger, and riding momentum through uncertainty. In this week’s Midweek Market Update, the “Spider-Man Market” takes center stage as Andrew Wilkinson, Steve Sosnick, and Steve Sears unpack why every headline seems bullish and how retail traders are reshaping the landscape.

AI is reshaping global markets, but where should investors place their bets — with agile startups or established tech giants? In this episode, Andrew Wilkinson speaks with Max Chen of Etna Capital and Derek Yan of KraneShares about the risks, returns, and portfolio strategies for navigating the AI revolution.

China is rewriting its growth story – shifting from real estate reliance to innovation, AI, and green tech. In this episode, Xiaolin Chen of KraneShares joins host Andrew Wilkinson to break down China’s latest policy shifts, trade dynamics, and the upcoming Five-Year Plan shaping the global economy.