IBKR Podcasts

In this IBKR Midweek Minute, Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman to discuss whether the tech-driven market rally is running on borrowed time as stocks push to record highs. They break down inflation, rising yields and Fed policy uncertainty to assess whether the current momentum can last.

In this IBKR Podcast episode, we explore how autonomous vehicles are shifting from distant promise to present reality, with 2026 shaping up as a pivotal moment for robotaxis. Alex Gunz from Heptagon Capital joins us to break down how software, data, and AI are redefining transportation, and why the biggest winners may not be the car makers at all. 

In this IBKR Podcast episode, Elizaveta Gridneva speaks with Andrew Stotz about whether Thailand is truly the “Sick Man of Asia” or a sleeping giant hiding in plain sight. Andrew breaks down the country’s macro pressures, market structure and valuation signals to explore whether Thailand is nearing a turning point for investors.

Think an option chain is just rows of numbers? In this IBKR Podcast episode, returning guest Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon breaks down how traders read between the strikes – decoding volume, implied volatility, and the Greeks to uncover hidden signals, identify mispriced options, and turn raw data into high-conviction trade ideas.

Big Tech earnings are powering markets higher, fueled by aggressive AI investment and surprisingly strong growth but are valuations starting to matter again? We break down the tension between earnings momentum and rising rate risks and what upcoming jobs data could mean for the market’s next move.

In this episode of the Interactive Brokers Podcast, commodities expert Will Rhind joins to unpack how oil markets are being shaped by geopolitics, inflation pressures, and shifting global supply dynamics. We explore what’s driving recent volatility and how investors can use commodities to diversify portfolios and navigate uncertainty with more confidence.

In this IBKR Podcast Episode, Michael Normyle from Nasdaq joins us to explore how tokenization is transforming collateral, liquidity and the speed of modern markets. Join us as we unpack what this shift could mean for investors and the future of finance.

In this IBKR Midweek Podcast, Jeff Praissman sits down with Scott Bauer to break down this week’s market rally, from ceasefire-driven gains to the continued strength in AI. They also dig into earnings season, key economic data ahead and what it all means for where markets could be headed next.

Gold often leads inflation, but when central banks signal higher interest rates, that advantage can disappear fast. In this IBKR Podcast episode, CME's Erik Norland breaks down how rate expectations, dollar strength, and central bank credibility are turning gold into a direct competitor with cash.

Market swings are back! But this time, investors seem oddly comfortable with the turbulence. We break down why “socially acceptable volatility” has returned, what options markets are signaling, and how headlines, sentiment and skew are shaping the next move.

In this episode of IBKR Podcasts’ Market Minute, host Andrew Wilkinson sits down with Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, to unpack the powerful rally pushing equities back into the green. They dive into volatility trends, VIX dynamics and the evolving divide between software and semiconductor stocks to assess whether this surge reflects lasting strength or something more fleeting.

In this episode, Jose Torres sits down with Geoff Howie of SGX Group to explore why Singapore’s economy and stock market have been outperforming with from strong macro fundamentals to rising AI-driven productivity. They break down the key drivers behind the momentum and the global risks that could determine whether Singapore can keep its global edge.

Even when traders correctly predict a stock’s direction after earnings, option trades can still lose money due to volatility shifts and pricing expectations. In this episode, Jeff Praissman sits down with Market Chameleons’ Dmitry Pargamanik and Will McBride to explore how implied volatility, magnitude of moves, and historical data shape earnings strategies.

In this episode, Jeff Marine of Absolute Strategy Research joins the IBKR Podcast to discuss how shifting macro conditions, geopolitical tensions and historical data are shaping current portfolio positioning. The conversation explores asset allocation adjustments and what investors are watching as market conditions evolve.

Markets are reacting to a powerful mix of rising rates, shifting oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions. IBKR's Jeff Praissman is joined by Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to break down the key signals driving volatility and what investors should watch as inflation data and earnings season take center stage.

Why are large-cap stocks continuing to outperform while small caps begin to recover? In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, we break down the latest earnings data, macroeconomic drivers and the role of interest rates and AI-driven growth shaping today’s two-speed market.

In this episode of the IBKR Podcast, Jeff Praissman sits down with GraniteShares CEO Will Rhind to unpack the growing buzz around autocallable ETFs. They discuss how these products work, where the income comes from and whether the promise of high yield with downside protection holds up in today’s market.