
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

Dec 13, 2021 • 11min
#98: Who Will Fix The Shipping Crisis?
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 presenter today is Jim Bianco of Bianco Research.
Despite statements to the contrary, the supply chain is not getting better. Who will fix the shipping crisis?
• Record demand meets the limits of supply
• Shipping profits are booming
• Shipping stocks beat Bitcoin
Thank you for joining us today. As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

Dec 10, 2021 • 14min
#97: Another Bad Year for Stock Pickers
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 presenter today is Jim Bianco of Bianco Research.
Stock picking has not worked for at least a decade. 2021 has been no different for stock pickers as the best strategy was buying the S&P 500 and forgetting about it.
• Stock pickers have suffered for a decade or more, even Warren Buffett
• Macro forces have dominated
• 2021 great for the S&P 500, not so much for anything else
Thank you for joining us today. As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

Dec 9, 2021 • 10min
#96: The Market's Response to Transitory Retiring
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 presenter today is Jim Bianco of Bianco Research.
Today Jim covers the market’s response to
transitory retiring.
•An Extraordinary Week For the Yield Curve
•What Fed Policy Is The Market Pricing In?
•What Does It Mean?
Thank you for joining us today. As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

Nov 24, 2021 • 16min
#94: What are Short Rates 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 presenters today are Jim Bianco of Bianco Research and Ben Breitholtz of Arbor Data Science.
Today Jim and Ben answer the question, what are short rates telling us?
• How far have rates moved compared to past tightening cycles?
• How are investors reacting?
• Are financial conditions primed to jump? When?
Thank you for joining us today. As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com.

Nov 8, 2021 • 14min
#90: Thoughts on the Taper
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 presenters today are Jim Bianco of Bianco Research and Ben Breitholtz of Arbor Data Science.
In this installment of Talking Data, Jim Bianco and Ben Breitholtz distill Powell’s presser and the onset of the taper.
- Details on the taper
- The Fed's Flexible outlook
Thank you for joining us today. As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com or call 800-606-1872.

Sep 17, 2021 • 20min
#84: Team Transitory Has Won the Battle, but Has It Won the Inflation War?
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 presenters today are Jim Bianco of Bianco Research and Ben Breitholtz of Arbor Data Science.
Team Transitory Has Won the Battle, but Has It Won the Inflation War?
• The latest on reopening vs non-opening CPI components
• Commodities and Yields Destined to Enter Trading Ranges
• Outlook for Growth and Tapering
Thank you for joining us today. As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com or call 800-606-1872.

Aug 26, 2021 • 16min
#79: What To Expect When You’re Expecting
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 presenters today are Jim Bianco of Bianco Research and Ben Breitholtz of Arbor Data Science.
Today Jim and Ben will discuss the Jackson Hole meeting, Core CPI and the Dollar.
· What To Expect at Jackson Hole?
· What To Expect for Core CPI?
· What To Expect For The Dollar?
Thank you for joining us today. As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com or call 800-606-1872.

Aug 19, 2021 • 16min
#78: The Impediments to the Recovery
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 presenters today are Jim Bianco of Bianco Research and Ben Breitholtz of Arbor Data Science.
Today Jim and Ben will give us an update on the supply chain, the Delta variant, and commodities.
· Supply Chain update: China's Port Congestion Worsens
· What is the latest with the Delta Variant and its impact on the workforce?
· Are Commodities the best Inflation Hedge? Thank you for joining us today.
As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com or call 800-606-1872.

Aug 16, 2021 • 17min
#77: Is This The End Of The Everything Rally?
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 presenter today is Ben Breitholtz of Arbor Data Science.
Today Ben will give a quick inflation update and let us know if the “Everything Rally” is nearing an end.
Thank you for joining us today. As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com or call 800-606-1872.

Aug 13, 2021 • 15min
#76: Team Transitory Is Winning the Battle, but Not the Inflation War
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 presenters today are Jim Bianco of Bianco Research and Ben Breitholtz of Arbor Data Science.
Today Jim and Ben will give us their thoughts on this morning’s CPI report.
Thank you for joining us today. As a reminder, Arbor Research & Trading is an institutional research and brokerage firm. Our two most prominent research offerings are Bianco Research & Arbor Data Science.
For further information on Arbor Research, Bianco Research and Arbor Data Science, please contact Gus Handler at gus.handler@arborresearch.com or call 800-606-1872.