Futures Edge Show: Finance Unfiltered with Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino

From the latest in oil and gas trends to the electrification of transportation, the ever-evolving landscape of the energy industry impacts everyday lives. Patrick De Haan (@GasBuddyGuy) of GasBuddy.com has been called one of the most accurate fuel forecasters in the country, analyzing fuel prices and trends at GasBuddy for more than a decade. He touches on the recent bull run in crude oil prices, which started around June and was influenced by factors like production cuts by Russia and Saudi Arabia. He mentions the potential for crude oil prices to continue rising, with some forecasts suggesting prices could reach $100 per barrel. The conversation delves into the resilience of consumers to higher gasoline prices and how factors like the COVID lockdown and pent-up demand influenced consumer behavior. He also shared the challenges and potential grid issues associated with the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), especially in regions that may not have the necessary infrastructure. The conversation highlights the role of politics in shaping energy policies and how these policies can have unintended consequences. Follow @jimiuorio @Bob_Iaccino Produced by Haynow Media

ifferent economic theories and philosophies propose different roles for government intervention. Kenny Polcari, Founder/CEO of Kace Capital Advisors, is a seasoned market strategist with more than  35 years at the New York Stock Exchanges (NYSE) who expresses concerns about government spending, regardless of the political party in power. He speculates about the 2024 presidential election and the possibility of different candidates emerging. He offers insights into the upcoming CPI data and the potential implications for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions. He also discusses the oil market and the role of China as a significant buyer of oil, sharing statistics about China's recent oil purchases, and expressing concerns about the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and its low levels, questioning when it will be refilled. Kenny shares insights into the historical performance of gold, its relationship with inflation, and why it remains a valuable asset in uncertain times.  Follow @jimiuorio @Bob_Iaccino Produced by Haynow Media

There are both bullish and bearish scenarios for various markets which is why the importance of monitoring technical indicators is key. A significant drop in the market could dramatically shift market sentiment, affecting consumer confidence and earnings dynamics. Path Trading Partner’s Co-founder & Chief Technical Officer Mike Arnold explores historical market data, including the notorious September market trends, and shares insights on how technicals and probabilities play a crucial role in their trading strategies. He looks at potential double top patterns in major indices, the outlook for crude oil, yields, and sectors like technology and energy.  Follow @jimiuorio @Bob_Iaccino Produced by Haynow Media

Explore the fascinating similarities between sports betting and stock investing, where there are many parallels in the strategies and mindsets required to succeed in both realms. Uncle Phil of Uncle Phil’s Locks unravels the complexities of early-season football betting and highlights the intriguing phenomenon of making counterintuitive decisions for better outcomes. He reflects on a concept that resonates in both sports betting and investing—the idea of embracing discomfort and going against the grain. They draw a parallel to the common investing pitfall of "paralysis by analysis" where there is often excessive data, leading to confusion rather than clarity. They also export the impact of fan bases on trading premiums and explain why passionate fan bases occasionally lead to overvalued trades. This parallels the stock market, where investor sentiment and perception can also drive stock prices higher or lower than warranted by fundamentals. Learn more about Uncle Phil's Locks and follow @unclephilslocks

The AI revolution is underway and the economic and societal implications of AI-driven changes are likened to the industrial revolution. Marty Weiner, former Reddit CTO and Pinterest engineer, and Noah Healy, mathematician, are hosts of The 4th Age, a podcast that delves into the challenges and opportunities brought about by AI. In this episode, they explore how AI technologies such as ChatGPT and image generation tools like Mid Journey and Stable Diffusion are reshaping industries and replacing traditional jobs,The conversation deepens as they question the boundaries of AI understanding, delving into whether AI can truly "understand" concepts or whether it simply processes vast amounts of data to mimic human-like responses. The episode uncovers the potential societal "thunk" caused by AI, where entire industries may be disrupted, leading to economic and cultural shifts.  Check out The 4th Age Podcast Follow @jimiuorio @Bob_Iaccino Produced by Haynow Media

As the end of summer approaches, there are many shifting market dynamics and government policies. Arthur Hogan (@arthurhoganIII), Chief Market Strategist at B Riley Wealth Management, shares deep analysis of retail sales and consumer confidence, breaks down the various recession indicators and highlights the challenges in predicting economic downturns. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the lag time in monetary policy's impact on the economy, using historical context to navigate current market conditions. They also discuss the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation and interest rates, pondering whether the central bank's actions are too restrictive or not enough. Production Note: The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of B. Riley Wealth or its affiliates. B. Riley Wealth, nor its affiliates, makes no representation concerning and does not guarantee the source, originality, accuracy, completeness or reliability of any statement, information, data, finding, interpretation, advice, opinion or view presented. Follow @jimiuorio @Bob_Iaccino Produced by Haynow Media

There is real conundrum about what’s going on in the labor market. Market Mavens COO Stephanie Pombody (@spomboy) explains that until the Fed stops hiking rates, there is going to be a rocky patch that impacts not only companies, but consumers as well. She digs in more to the impact of fed rate hikes on the corporate sector, earnings, the quality of corporate debt out there today and consumer spending. She also shares her take on gold, crypto and oil.  Follow @jimiuorio @Bob_Iaccino Produced by Haynow Media

Every rate hike is going to hit differently. For some reason, this rate hike didn't really hit at all, and the question is why. A quick look at the the rapidity of the rise in rates, and, most importantly, how long they had been at the low level, will help explain it. Path Trading Partner’s Co-founder & Chief Technical Officer Mike Arnold notes the aggressive longs in the markets and potential pullbacks. He dives into crude oil and gold as we head into traditionally the worst performing month of the year, September.

What’s going on with the stock market right now? Mike Singleton, Senior Analyst & Principal at Invictus Research, looks at the economic fundamentals all signaling a recession is coming. He dives into housing and rental inflation, the labor market, manufacturing cycle and more, which are painting a darkening picture that the U.S. economy may yet succumb to another downturn before the year is out.

With more market volatility, investors often turn to alternative investments to diversify their portfolios, including gold, silver, bitcoin and platinum. Now you can add diamonds to that list, too. Veteran market strategist Amelia Bourdeau is now managing director of market strategy at Diamond Standard, the producer of an exchange traded, regulated diamond commodity that can be transacted as a blockchain token that gives investors access to diamonds. She explains why the company is bullish on diamonds as an estimated $1.2 trillion asset class and how the diamond commodity provides diversification, potential inflation protection, and a new store of wealth for institutional and individual investors. She also weighs in on current market cycle. Learn more about Diamond Standard: Website Twitter & Instagram Subscribe to Futures Edge Podcast and leave a review. Follow @jimiuorio @Bob_Iaccino