IBKR Podcasts

Andrew Wilkinson talks with Steve Sosnick and Jose Torres about what’s driving markets higher—despite mixed economic signals. They cover bond yields, labor data, and why investors are staying optimistic as long as there's no bad news.

Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins Andrew Wilkinson to explore the momentum-fueled rallies, surprising resilience to bad news, and the yield curve signals that have some investors on edge. From quirky trading patterns to signs of speculative froth, it’s a timely look at what’s driving this bubblelicious energy in the markets.

S&P500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq 100 are all household names to investors. However, many investors may not know what goes into constructing an index. Nasdaq’s Director of Index Product Development, Rob Jankiewicz joins Jeff Praissman to discuss how indexes are constructed and the many parameters that are used.

If we were living in an old episode of the Brady Bunch Jan might be saying , “Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs”. The market just finished a better-than-expected earning cycle, but tariffs seem to be the only headline that matters these days. Scott Bauer joins us to break down the past few days of the market and where it may be headed.

Global markets are caught between tariff shocks, economic uncertainty, and a tech sector ready to rebound—or rupture. Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq joins to break down the volatility, the signals, and what might trigger the next big move.

Join Chief U.S. Strategist Ed Clissold of Ned Davis Research as he breaks down the latest trends shaping the markets. From earnings pressure to sector shifts, get data-driven insight to guide your next move.

Tariffs may be cooling off, but the market’s still feeling the heat. Steve Sosnick breaks down what investors are really pricing in—and whether the peace is just a pause.

Tariffs are sprouting more problems than profits for America’s farmers. Andrew Wilkinson speaks with Dan Basse of AgResource to dig into the trade war’s real cost—on crops, consumers, and the future of global agriculture.

Tariffs, volatility, and a storm of headlines—yet the markets barely flinch. Scott Bauer joins us to unpack whether Wall Street’s grown immune to chaos, or if the real shock is still to come.

Wall Street’s on a heater—but with inflation smoldering and rate cuts on the line, can Powell play firefighter-in-chief without getting burned? We unpack the Fed’s next move, market momentum, and the sparks flying from tariffs and politics.

Trade tensions are rising, markets are rattling, and no one is walking away unscathed. In this episode, we dive into the U.S.–China tariff battle to uncover who’s gaining ground—and who’s losing it fast.

Strap in as markets twist, turn, and dip with every headline—are we in for a thrill or a tumble? In this episode, Scott Bauer joins us live from the trading floor to break down the wild ride investors are facing right now.

When tweets move treasuries and tariffs rattle rates, who’s really pulling the strings on Wall Street? We dive into the politics-meets-markets drama with bond trader Michel Sommer to unpack the so-called “Trump Put” and what it means for the Fed, yields, and U.S. credibility.

What does it really mean when a company is "Made in America"? In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, our guests from Nasdaq break down how global companies are classified for index inclusion—and why it’s more complicated than just where they’re headquartered.

Tariffs may be aimed at foreign powers, but the fallout hits America’s fields first. Dan Basse of AgResource joins to unpack how trade tensions are reshaping the future of U.S. farming — from rising anxiety to shrinking markets.

In this episode, we break down how tariffs, rate fears, and global politics are sending currency markets spinning. Tune in as we explore what traders are watching — and where the dollar might go next.

On this episode of Midweek Minute, Jeff Praissman sits down with Scott Bauer to unpack how trade tensions and policy ripples are rattling Wall Street. With markets teetering, they ask the big question: are we closer to the bottom than anyone’s willing to admit?

In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, we unpack the latest tariff turmoil and why Wall Street isn’t playing along. Chief Market Strategist Steve Sosnick and Senior Economist Jose Torres join host Andrew Wilkinson to explore the political calculus, economic fallout, and whether the Fed—or the White House—will flinch first.

Markets are jittery, but is anyone actually panicking? Kevin Davitt breaks down what’s real, what’s priced in, and why the VIX-VXN flip might be the sneakiest signal yet—just hours before the Rose Garden fireworks.