Ryan Gorman from CME Group breaks down single stock futures, how they work, why they’re gaining traction, and the critical risks every trader needs to understand before diving in.

Despite growing fears around AI replacing workers, job growth remains surprisingly strong. Mary MacNamara and Jose Torres break down the latest data on hiring, inflation, and markets—and what it all means for investors navigating an AI-driven economy.

Why do losses feel twice as painful as gains feel good? In this episode, Mary MacNamara and James Yendrey unpack the psychology of loss aversion—and how it may drive panic selling and missed recoveries.

CME Group’s Retail Education Manager Ryan Gorman breaks down how he got into futures, the “aha” moment when trading finally clicked, and why futures can be a powerful tool for access, leverage, and risk management—not just speculation. They also tackle the biggest misconceptions (including physical delivery fears), how liquidity varies by contract/month, and the best first steps for curious traders, from simulators and education hubs to finding one market you genuinely want to learn.

Interactive Brokers Senior Economist Jose Torres joins the Cents of Security Podcast to break down the recent market rally, rising energy-driven inflation, and why strong labor data and fiscal stimulus may not be enough to fuel another big equity year. From CPI risks to sector winners and losers, Jose shares a sober take on what investors should watch next.

FOMO is powerful—and expensive. In this episode, we explore how fear of missing out shapes perception, fuels mispricing, and distracts from the real issue: who captures the value, and at what price?

Oil is no longer just a commodity headline — it’s the market’s master switch. Senior Economist Jose Torres breaks down the chain reaction he’s watching in real time: crude, rates, stocks, plus what it means for inflation, the Fed, and recession risk.

Building credit can feel like a catch‑22—especially if you’re starting from scratch, rebuilding, or living debt‑free. In this episode we sit down with James Yendrey of InvestMentorSM to unpack the new wave of “credit‑adjacent” products that can report debit spending, rent, and utilities to the credit bureaus—plus the risks to watch for, like fees, incomplete bureau reporting, and transaction reversals.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)—how it works, why it’s exploded with younger consumers, and the psychology that makes spending feel way easier than paying up front.

Earnings reports are a company’s financial report card — but the real signal often shows up on the call. Economist James Yendrey of InvestMentor breaks down what investors should listen for: revenue trends, margins, cash flow, guidance, “earnings whispers,” and why the Q&A can reveal management’s true confidence.