Long before skyscrapers defined the skyline, New York’s destiny was shaped by its harbor, rivers, and a bold vision for growth. Historian Justin Rivers joins Anna Melo and NYSE archivist Dave D’Onofrio Inside the ICE House to trace how geography, trade, and revolution transformed a Dutch outpost into the foundation of modern finance. From the defensive wall that gave Wall Street its name to the sweeping 1811 grid plan that organized Manhattan’s expansion, they explore the pivotal decisions that structured the city’s rise.

Michael Reinking, NYSE Senior Market Strategist, recaps a volatile holiday‑shortened week marked by easing inflation and shifting market tone. Softer CPI readings pushed yields to multi‑month lows, while the S&P 500 churned between key moving averages amid options‑driven swings. AI‑related selling showed early signs of thawing, even as geopolitical tensions—especially around Iran—kept oil prices elevated. Economic data remained resilient, highlighted by strong capital goods orders and lower jobless claims. With GDP, PMIs, and major tech earnings on deck, investors head into next week cautiously optimistic but alert to global risks.

The New York Stock Exchange is building a 24/7 digital trading venue designed to bring tokenized equities into a regulated, always-on marketplace. Intercontinental Exchange's Michael Blaugrund and NYSE's Jon Herrick explain how the platform will integrate NYSE’s Pillar technology with blockchain-based settlement to enable instant trading against stablecoins. Aimed at meeting evolving retail expectations while supporting institutional participation, the platform seeks to pair innovation with the safeguards of traditional market structure.

Former NFL star and Super Bowl champion Marques Colston joins Bilal Little to discuss his evolution from the field to the world of investing and asset management. After a decade with the New Orleans Saints, Colston explains how curiosity, discipline, and firsthand experience with financial gaps for athletes shaped his move into entrepreneurship and venture investing. He outlines the vision behind Champion Venture Partners and its interval fund strategy aimed at expanding access to the growing sports asset class. Colston also touches on institutional capital flowing into sports, the role of media and data, and why he believes sports can help broaden access to alternative investments.

Eric Criscuolo, NYSE Market Strategist, recaps a week where AI‑driven fears triggered sharp selloffs across software, finance, logistics, and data‑heavy industries. Despite the pressure, broader market rotations held up as the Dow pushed past 50,000 and mid‑ and small‑cap indexes outperformed beneath the surface. Defensive sectors took the lead as the S&P slipped back below key moving averages. Treasury yields swung on mixed macro signals while metals cooled, crypto wavered, and oil’s rally stalled. With CPI, major earnings, and key economic data ahead, markets enter the holiday‑shortened week navigating renewed volatility and rising AI uncertainty.

Long before fiber optics and wireless networks, bursts of compressed air kept Wall Street moving. NYSE curator Dave D’Onofrio goes Inside the ICE House with archivist Anna Melo and urban historian Michelle Young to uncover the Exchange’s little‑known pneumatic tube system—an engineering marvel that powered communication for decades. They trace how these whooshing cylinders carried orders, quotes, and messages through a sprawling underground network that linked traders, clerks, and floors in real time.

Abacus Global Management is entering a new chapter with its move to the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ABX. Chairman and CEO Jay Jackson goes Inside the ICE House to unpack the strategy behind the listing and rebrand, and how Abacus’ data-driven, vertically integrated model sets it apart. He also shares how proprietary data and technology are positioning the firm for its next phase of growth.

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a volatile week marked by Fed uncertainty and sharp unwinds in speculative trades. Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed Chair helped trigger reversals in precious metals and added to broader market turbulence. Crypto and high‑momentum themes sold off, while software stocks faced a “SAAS‑Pocalypse” amid new AI‑driven disruption concerns. Still, major indices held relatively steady with pockets of strength in small and mid‑caps. Attention now shifts to retail sales, the delayed jobs report, and CPI.

Dave LaValle, President of CoinDesk Data and Indices, joins Bilal Little to discuss how digital assets are reshaping the market for index-based solutions. Drawing on his background in traditional finance, LaValle explains why crypto offers a unique chance to build benchmark infrastructure from the ground up. He highlights the rising demand for regulated, transparent crypto indices, the role of regulatory clarity in driving adoption, and the growing network of distribution partners bringing these products to market.

Marsh is embarking on a major transformation as it unifies its businesses under a single global brand, marking a new era for the 150-year-old firm. Paul Beswick, Chief Information and Operations Officer, goes Inside the ICE House to unpack the strategy behind the rebrand and how it reflects Marsh’s ambition to deliver more integrated, client-centric solutions. He also shares how operational excellence and AI are reshaping the firm’s ability to innovate, scale, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving risk landscape.