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Interactive Brokers Podcast 370 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Podcasts offers market commentary on a variety of topics and asset classes. Episodes include discussions with IBKR employees, researchers, and leading financial services companies.

Episodes

The Fed Decision Isn't the Only Story
The Fed Decision Isn't the Only Story Sep 16, 2026 390 Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman to break down the market forces extending beyond the Fed’s latest rate decision. They discuss interest rates, oil prices, inflation, AI concerns, economic data, and what investors may be watching for in the Fed’s outlook for the months ahead.
Can Stocks Keep Climbing the Wall of Worry?
Can Stocks Keep Climbing the Wall of Worry? Sep 15, 2026 784 Steve Sosnick joins Andrew Wilkinson on this IBKR Podcast to break down why stocks continue climbing a growing wall of worry, even as AI concerns, rising Treasury yields and economic risks test investor confidence. They also discuss the market’s persistent buy-the-dip mentality, the Fed’s next move and whether the upcoming midterm elections could disrupt the rally.
How to Survive When Trading in 24/7 Markets
How to Survive When Trading in 24/7 Markets Sep 11, 2026 2765 Sleep no more? How will your trading strategy adjust to 24/7/365 on-chain markets?  In this episode of IBKR Podcasts, host Steven Levine sits down with Adrian Reid, founder of Enlightened Stock Trading and a 20-year veteran of rules-based, systematic trading, to explore the seismic shifts reshaping today's markets. From the explosive rise of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and ‘round-the-clo
Are You Reading Implied Volatility Wrong?
Are You Reading Implied Volatility Wrong? Sep 9, 2026 1842 Are you looking at implied volatility the right way? Mat Cashman of OCC joins Jeff Praissman to explain why an IV number doesn’t mean much without context, and how comparing implied volatility with historical volatility can give traders a more useful framework for understanding options pricing.
Is AI Actually Creating Value?
Is AI Actually Creating Value? Sep 3, 2026 827 AI is becoming a bigger part of how companies operate, but measuring its actual value is proving more complicated. Nasdaq’s Michael Normyle joins the IBKR Podcast with Jeff Praissman to discuss how traditional software metrics are evolving in the age of agentic AI, what new measures could emerge, and whether productivity could become a key way investors evaluate AI-driven value.
What Does the Fed Need to See Next?
What Does the Fed Need to See Next? Sep 2, 2026 371 Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer discuss mixed signals from economic growth, inflation, and the labor market as investors weigh the Fed’s next move. They also look at shifting sector leadership, market sentiment, and what upcoming earnings could reveal about the outlook for stocks.
Is Nvidia More Important Than the Fed Right Now?
Is Nvidia More Important Than the Fed Right Now? Aug 26, 2026 408 Nvidia earnings and the Fed are competing for investors’ attention as markets weigh sticky inflation, rising Treasury yields and signs of pressure on the consumer. Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer discuss whether Nvidia’s results could ultimately matter more for markets than Jackson Hole, inflation data and the Fed’s next move.
Can AI Make You a Better Trader?
Can AI Make You a Better Trader? Aug 20, 2026 887 Trading coach Sam Warner-Baker joins IBKR's Andrew Wilkinson to explore how traders can use AI to improve preparation, challenge investment theses, assess portfolio risk, and review trading decisions. They discuss how AI can help traders strengthen their overall approach to the markets through smart questions and clear strategy.
Why Are Women More Likely to Save Than Invest?
Why Are Women More Likely to Save Than Invest? Aug 18, 2026 672 Why are women more likely to save than invest? IBKR's Maria Dieguez sits down with self-investor and financial policy expert Betsy Dorudi to discuss the investing confidence gap, the barriers that keep women from entering financial markets, and why getting started can matter more than waiting until you feel fully prepared.
The Anatomy of a Calendar Spread
The Anatomy of a Calendar Spread Aug 13, 2026 1179 Calendar spreads can offer traders a way to express views on volatility and time—not just market direction. In this episode, Jeff Praissman and Dmitry Pargamanik of Market Chameleon break down the anatomy of a calendar spread, covering implied volatility, vega, event risk, assignment considerations, and what separates a well-structured trade from a risky one.
Is the Economy Starting to Crack?
Is the Economy Starting to Crack? Aug 12, 2026 385 Cooling labor data, persistent inflation concerns and the strength of the U.S. consumer are putting the economy under the microscope. Scott Bauer joins Jeff Praissman on this week's IBKR Market Minute to discuss the latest jobs numbers, CPI and PPI, retail sales, Fed expectations and the market forces investors should be watching next.
The Trading Desk Perspective: Xheni Brahaxhija on Access, Mentorship & Success
The Trading Desk Perspective: Xheni Brahaxhija on Access, Mentorship & Success Aug 10, 2026 841 What does it really take to build a successful career on a trading desk? Xheni Brahaxhija shares her journey from compliance to front-office trading while discussing the critical role of access, mentorship, sponsorship, and leadership in creating opportunities and helping more women thrive in financial markets.

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