IBKR Podcasts

As global trade tensions resurface, markets are once again reacting to headlines around tariffs, geopolitics, and policy signals from abroad. Jeff Praissman sits down with Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to break down what’s moving markets, what investors should watch next and whether earnings and economic data can steady the ship.

Chinese markets are showing renewed momentum in early 2026, driven by advances in AI, a reopening IPO pipeline, and supportive policy shifts. In this IBKR Podcast episode, Andrew Wilkinson is joined by Xiaolin Chen of KraneShares to break down what’s fueling the rally and what global investors should be watching next.

Markets may look calm on the surface, but beneath the flat tape are growing questions around rates, bonds, earnings and sector risk. In this fast paced Midweek Minute, Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer break down what’s really driving sentiment and what investors should be watching next.

As 2026 begins, markets are digesting weak job growth, rising wage pressures, and growing uncertainty around energy policy. In this episode, Andrew Wilkinson is joined by Steve Sosnick and Jose Torres to unpack why oil companies are hesitating and why investors keep buying the dip despite the noise.

Tech leadership, small-cap momentum, and shifting investor sentiment took center stage as markets kicked off the new year. Nasdaq’s Kevin Davitt joins Andrew Wilkinson to break down broadening market leadership, CES-driven tech trends, and what it all signals for investors moving forward.

Markets are sitting near record highs, but are investors overlooking key warning signs? Tyler Wood of the Chartered Market Technicians Association joins Andrew Wilkinson to break down Fed policy, sector rotation, AI enthusiasm, commodities, and the technical signals that could shape market risk and opportunity heading into 2026.

Options trading has exploded in scale, speed, and influence, but what does that actually mean for today’s markets? Mat Cashman of the Options Clearing Corporation joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to break down record-setting options volume, short-dated contracts, evolving risk models, and what traders should be watching as the market heads into 2026.

Is today’s AI boom echoing the excesses of the dot-com era, or is this cycle fundamentally different? Nasdaq’s Mark Marex joins Interactive Brokers to break down profitability, valuations, supply-demand dynamics, and what investors should watch to determine whether AI’s rise is sustainable.

Join Andrew Wilkinson, Jeff Praissman, and Prosper Trading Academy’s Scott Bauer live from Las Vegas as they break down trader sentiment ahead of the FOMC decision. From bond-market signals to volatility risks and holiday positioning, the trio explores what’s truly driving markets into year-end.

As the year winds down, markets appear unusually resilient despite tariffs, shifting rate expectations, and ongoing global uncertainty. Jeff Praissman and Prosper Trading Academy’s Scott Bauer break down what moved markets, what didn’t, and whether thin holiday trading could still deliver surprises.

As 2025 winds down, host Andrew Wilkinson is joined by Dan Basse, President of AgResource, to break down a turbulent year in grain markets and what it meant for U.S. farmers. From China’s soybean demand to global oversupply and tight farm margins, they explore whether relief is coming or if 2026 brings more of the same.

Tech stocks stumbled after disappointing earnings from major names, raising questions about whether optimism has finally run too far. Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy joins Jeff Praissman to break down market rotation, confusing economic data, crypto’s recent pullback, and what investors should watch next.

Geopolitical tensions remain elevated across the globe, yet markets appear surprisingly calm. Erik Norland of CME Group joins IBKR Podcasts to explore whether investors are becoming desensitized to conflict, how inflation and central bank policy are reshaping risk, and why gold and commodities may be telling a different story.

Join host Elizaveta Gridneva as she sits down with Nicholas Ng of Daiwa Asset Management to unpack Japan’s potential shift toward higher interest rates. Together, they explore what a BOJ hike could mean for yields, market sentiment, and the strategies investors across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region are gravitating toward.

Join host Andrew Wilkinson and guest Alex Gunz as they explore whether aging power grids and legacy infrastructure can sustain the explosive growth of AI, robotics, and future technologies. From data deluges to energy bottlenecks, they break down the challenges and opportunities shaping the next decade of innovation.

Join us for a deep dive into the benefits and risks of constructing a portfolio with crypto assets. WisdomTree in Europe's Director of Digital Assets Research Dovile Silenskyte discusses the case for digital asset diversification, convincing crypto skeptics, as well as differentiates between different blockchains, unravels the recent crypto flash crash, and more!   

Andrew Wilkinson of Interactive Brokers sits down with Kevin Davitt from Nasdaq to unpack whether December can deliver the market cheer investors hope for. From volatility swings to carry trade risks and crypto surprises, this episode dives deep into what could shape the year-end rally.

An in-depth conversation with Abra CEO and Founder Bill Barhydt about the recent groundswell of interest in U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins. We also explore how U.S. legislation might impact market and monetary policy , innovation, the future of banking, wealth management, and more!

Join Jeff Praissman as he sits down with Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride from Market Chameleon to explore straddle strategies in options trading. Are they a smart play or a risky business? Learn how volatility, time decay, and event-driven catalysts shape these trades.