IBKR Podcasts

In this episode, Yujun Lin of Interactive Brokers Singapore sits down with Ivan Han of SGX to explore why India’s markets are turning heads worldwide. From GIFT Nifty futures to rupee‑hedging strategies, discover whether India could be your portfolio’s next big play.

When President Trump fires the nation’s top jobs statistician, markets and analysts scramble to make sense of the shocking move. Chief Market Strategist Steve Sosnick joins Andrew Wilkinson to unpack the politics, the data, and what it all means for rates, markets, and the truth behind the numbers.

Equity analysts and economists are at odds — MBAs are calling for earnings acceleration, while PhDs warn of an economic slowdown. In this episode, Nasdaq’s Michael Normyle joins us to unpack the data, the drama, and what it all means for investors navigating tariffs, rate cuts, and market uncertainty.

Fund manager Alex Gunz joins host Andrew Wilkinson to explore why space is no longer just science fiction- it’s a booming frontier for data, defense, and investment. From plummeting launch costs to rising geopolitical tensions, they break down what’s driving the space economy and how investors can get a piece of the orbit.

Is the Fed flying too close to the flame? In this episode, Scott Bauer returns to break down market reactions to strong GDP data, meme stock madness, and whether rate policy is heading for a collision course.

Can prediction markets double as insurance against climate catastrophe? In this episode, Andrew Wilkinson and Patrick Brown of Interactive Brokers unpack how forecast contracts are reshaping risk management- where saying “yes” or “no” to a hurricane could mean millions on the line.

Markets are riding a tariff tightrope as traders weigh rising rates, inflation concerns, and looming trade pressures. Host Jeff Praissman talks with Scott Bauer, reporting live from the CBOE floor, about why volatility feels too calm- and what could make it snap.

The market keeps climbing despite headline shocks- tariffs, rate spats, and all. Kevin Davitt joins us to unpack why investors seem unfazed, and why Q2 earnings and tech giants like NVIDIA may be driving the real narrative.

Earnings season can spark sharp moves—but how much of it is predictable? Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon joins us to explore how traders can use historical options data to spot patterns, dodge outliers, and navigate the volatility around earnings announcements.   

Markets are hitting fresh highs, but is this a true breakout or just a tariff-fueled head fake? Joining us from the floor of the CBOE, Scott Bauer breaks down what's driving the rally- and whether it’s built to last.