IBKR Podcasts

Tyler Wood, an expert from the Chartered Market Technicians Association, joins to dissect today’s market momentum. They discuss rate cuts by the Fed and the interplay between bond yields and investment strategies. The conversation shifts to the tech sector, examining the impact of mega-cap stocks and potential small-cap rebounds. Wood highlights caution signals in the stock market and insights on commodities, particularly the dip in lumber prices and opportunities in gold. Exciting trends in semiconductors and upcoming global investment insights round out the discussion.

Jeff Praissman sits down with Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading to unpack Oracle’s unexpected rally, the resilience of the AI trade, and what it all means for investors this September. They also dive into jobs data, inflation numbers, and how the Fed’s next move could shape markets heading into year-end.

Join Jeff Praissman with Market Chameleons’ Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride as they break down the hidden signals behind single-leg options, zero-DTE trades, and expiration hotspots. Learn how retail and institutional traders use volume, skew, and implied volatility to shape market expectations in real time.

Andrew Wilkinson and Steve Sosnick break down whether September will live up to its reputation as the market’s scariest month. From Fed independence battles and rising bond yields to jobs data and AI stock pullbacks, they explore what could rattle or steady investors this Fall.

Markets bounced back strongly after Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, but questions remain about whether momentum can carry into the fall. Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy joins Jeff Praissman to unpack Fed policy, inflation data, and what’s next for tech, retail, and investors as summer winds down.

In this episode, we dive into President Trump’s escalating attacks on the Federal Reserve, exploring the implications for interest rates, employment data, and the credibility of U.S. institutions. Rareview Capital's Neil Azous joins Andrew Wilkinson to unpack whether Powell, policy, and politics can coexist or if the Fed is facing a reckoning.

From Wall Street to the stadium, sports franchises have been outperforming the stock market and drawing investor attention. In this episode, NASDAQ’s Michael Normyle joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to break down whether owning a team could be the next big play for your portfolio.

As markets brace for possible Fed rate cuts following Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, investors are weighing whether easing can jumpstart struggling sectors like housing and manufacturing. Interactive Brokers' Senior Economist Jose Torres breaks down inflation trends, consumer confidence, and what a broader rally could mean for Wall Street.

In this episode, IBKR’s own Chief Market Strategist Steve Sosnick breaks down Jerome Powell’s latest Jackson Hole speech and what it could mean for September rate cuts, inflation targets, and market psychology.

What happens when the next generation of market minds sits down with a seasoned pro? In this special intern-led episode, Nasdaq’s Kevin Davitt joins the IBKR interns for a conversation on options, volatility, and what it really takes to succeed in today’s markets. Intern participants include Ben Raposo, Ethan Xu, Hadi Khamsi, Jessica Lasley, Rishin Mitra, Trevor Black, and Tyler Knohl - some appearing on-screen, others contributing questions behind the scenes.