
Talking Data
Welcome to Talking Data: A series of podcasts hosted by Arbor Research featuring Jim Bianco of Bianco Research, Sam Rines and Petr Pinkhasov of Arbor Data Science.
We will host a series of discussions which will offer timely insights into macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm that produces innovative research across a broad range of global fixed-income, equity currency, and commodity markets.
For further information on Arbor Research & Trading please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.
Latest episodes

Jun 2, 2022 • 17min
#140: Explaining the Growth of the Fed’s Reverse Repo Facility
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentator today is Jim Bianco of Bianco Research.
Today Jim explains the growth of the Fed’s reverse repo facility.
• How big is it?
• Who uses it?
• What’s next?
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

May 31, 2022 • 10min
#138: Down, But Not Out
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentator today is Sam Rines of Arbor Data Science.
Today Sam discusses how consumer choices have pivoted.
• Shifting Consumer Behavior or a Collapse?
• Same Store Sales
• Where are Consumers Spending
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

May 24, 2022 • 9min
#137: The Elephant in the Room – the Fed
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentator today is Sam Rines of Arbor Data Science.
Today Sam covers the numerous stories lurking underneath the surface.
· Strains Emerge in Tech
· Millennials and Crypto
· The Fed's Role
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

May 18, 2022 • 18min
#136: Why Do We Need Stablecoins?
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentators today are Jim Bianco and Alex Malitas of Bianco Research.
Today Jim and Alex will discuss stablecoins.
• Why do we have them?
• Why are they so important?
• What are the different kinds that exist?
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

May 16, 2022 • 9min
#135: Power of the Dollar
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentator today is Sam Rines of Arbor Data Science.
Today Sam will discuss the strength of the U.S. Dollar.
• The U.S. Dollar and its Peers
• Significance of a Strong Dollar
• What Really Matters?
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

May 12, 2022 • 9min
#134: What is the Yield Curve Telling Us?
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentator today is Jim Bianco of Bianco Research.
Today Jim will give an update on what the yield curve is telling us.
• The four states of the yield curve
• Which states are we in now and what does it mean?
• Inconsistent/mixed messages from the Fed
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

May 9, 2022 • 14min
#133: Sheltering in Place
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentator today is Sam Rines of Arbor Data Science.
Today Sam will discuss the latest in the housing market and why regions matter.
• The Texas Tech Boom
• Coast to Coast Comparisons
• Winners in the Middle
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

May 2, 2022 • 12min
#132: Vegas and Vuitton
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentator today is Sam Rines of Arbor Data Science.
Today Sam gives us an update on the higher end consumer through luxury goods and travel to “spontaneous” places.
• Luxury Market vs Real World
• Leasing Takes a Hit
• What Does a Return to Vegas Tell Us?
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

Apr 28, 2022 • 18min
#131: Bond Market Carnage Update
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentator today is Jim Bianco of Bianco Research.
Today Jim is going to give an update on the bond market carnage.
• Detail the Losses
• Positioning and Opinions Looking For a Low
• When Do Yields Peak?
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

Apr 25, 2022 • 11min
#130: Canvasing Oil and Art
Welcome to the latest edition of Talking Data. Our Talking Data series seeks to offer timely insights into macro market themes along with macro data and its impact on the economy and markets.
I am your host Kristen Radosh of Arbor Research and Trading. Our commentator today is Sam Rines of Arbor Data Science.
Today Sam is going to explain why it might be worth watching Sotheby’s gavel.
• Oil’s Volatility
• Correlation to Other Asset Classes
• Why Art is Intriguing
Thank you for joining us today. We are client driven, if you have any questions or feedback on future topics, please let us know.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.