Guy Adami and Liz Thomas of SoFi discuss a range of topics including regional banks' performance, market volatility, private equity concerns, and gold's unprecedented rise. They delve into financial instability stemming from bankruptcies, fraud, and speculative leverage, stressing the systemic risks in non-bank financial institutions. The episode also highlights the divergence in regional versus large banks' performances, the implications on liquidity, and the broader economic outlook. Additionally, they explore the unexpected resilience and meteoric rise of gold, driven largely by central bank buying and investor sentiment, defying technical expectations. The podcast wraps up with a brief insight into CPI data and its anticipated market impact.