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.

Markets are swinging sharply as headlines and social media posts appear to drive sudden surges and reversals. We break down whether this is a headline-driven market, what weakening technicals signal, and why the 200-day moving average matters now.

Oil prices are swinging as geopolitical tensions rise, leaving markets caught between conflict-driven shocks and an increasingly cautious Federal Reserve. In this IBKR Midweek episode, we break down what’s driving crude’s volatility, shifting rate expectations and what investors should watch next.

China’s economy is pivoting toward automation and AI as policymakers push for greater innovation and self-reliance. Brendan Ahern of KraneShares joins IBKR's Elizaveta Gridneva to discuss the rise of humanoid robotics and why embodied AI could become the country’s next major growth engine.

Host Elizaveta Gridneva sits down with Heejung Kim, Managing Director at Direxion, to unpack a dramatic week in the Korean market as geopolitical tensions and oil shocks trigger massive swings in the Kospi. They also explore Korea’s unique retail investor culture, the outsized role of semiconductor giants, and whether China’s slower growth outlook matters in a world focused on bigger global risks.

Oil prices have surged amid escalating conflict with Iran, raising concerns about supply disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz and the broader impact on global markets. We break down what the latest geopolitical developments could mean for oil prices, inflation and the balance between fear and FOMO driving investor behavior.

European markets have been quietly outperforming, powered by strength in banks, industrials, defense, and utilities. In this episode, experts discuss whether Europe’s resurgence is just a short-term rally or the beginning of a longer shift in global capital flows.

Markets are rattled as geopolitical risk collides with stubborn inflation and rising interest rates. In this episode of the Cents of Security Podcast, host Mary MacNamara is joined by Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, to break down what’s driving the latest volatility—from surging oil prices and elevated yields to weakening AI momentum and cracks in private credit.

They unpack why traditional safe havens aren’t behaving as expected, how investors are positioning beneath the surface, and what China’s slowing growth means for global demand.

As zero DTE options expand from indices to individual equities, understanding the mechanics behind expiration becomes crucial for traders. Options expert Matt Cashman breaks down the key structural differences between American and European style options and why the contra exercise window can make or break your zero DTE strategy.

Platinum and palladium are often overshadowed by gold and silver, but tightening supply, shifting auto demand, and renewed industrial momentum may be changing the story. We explore whether these overlooked precious metals are positioned for a breakout in a world balancing EV adoption and macro uncertainty.