Vol Stars

Episode Record Date - 3/22/2026

Episode 25 starts off with covering the latest in Iran, and how it's sending ripples in the economy and causing wider spread concerns across stocks, bonds, and even gold! They then dive into the price of gas, and Elon Musk's recent announcement about TeraFab and the recent news about his recent legal troubles. Our second half covers the economic data from last week and what we're looking forward to this week, before getting into "Trading with Gammastrike", and then onto some great audience questions. Finally, we wrap the episode up with Stupid Bets...and a song Gherk has for us!

Episode Record Date - 3/15/2026

Episode 24 starts us off discussing the latest updates in Iran, and how the US and global markets are reacting to anticipated supply crunches. The gang gets into a topic many listeners have asked about, which is the Japanese Yen Carry trade, as we're seeing the price of the Yen dropping, and pressure on Japan to act and what this would mean to the broader market. This week we also introduce a new section called "Trading with Gammastrike", where hosts use Gammastrike and outline how they use the product to make investments for the week. This and always so much more on Vol Stars Episode 24!

This episode touches heavily on the Yen Carry trade, covered previously in Episode 17 of Vol Stars:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gKuNhumLwcEB66333f63B

Episode Record Date - 3/8/2026

This week's episode has to start with the latest updates on the situation in Iran. We talk about the broader impact the shipping lane of the Straight of Hormuz being effectively shut down has on the broader economy through the increased volatility in the price of oil and what the current spike means for the broader economy. We dive into last week's concerning job numbers, and the panelists discuss the growing cracks starting to show in the economy and how they've been largely covered over. Finally, we get into the latest in AI and the shifting sentiment there, along with reviewing earnings reports, the data calendar this upcoming week, and we touch on audience questions as well!

Episode Record Date - 3/1/2026

Kicking things off this week, we have to first start with talking about the recent news in Iran and what that means for the market. We then get into the recent decline seen in the S&P as well as NASDAQ and broader market health. We also dig into Jamie Dimon's recent commentary on AI. We also visit audience questions and touch on some from last week's episode that we couldn't fit in. This and always much more in Vol Stars Episode 22!

Episode Record Date - 2/22/2026

This week the gang explores the current state of the markets, focusing on recent tariff updates and their implications for consumers and trade. They dig into the impact of tariffs on the economy, consumer prices, and the stock market, as well as the role of the Federal Reserve in managing inflation. They also touch on recent geopolitical tensions, particularly with Iran, and how these factors could influence economic conditions moving forward. There's also discussion on earnings this week with specific focus on Nvidia! Finally, we've got a lot of audience questions and topics this week as well!

Episode Record Date - 2/16/2026

We're back in our 20th episode this time discussing recent volatility in the tech industry, talking about gold and silver, as well as broader international monetary policy and flow discussion too and the impacts to the markets. We also dive into some great audience questions and we return to Dork's Chili recipe and figure out just how offensive chili can be! This and so much more on this week's episode of Vol Stars!

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Episode Record Date - 2/9/2026

In this episode, we discuss the intersection of AI and various sectors, including medicine, finance, and technology. Looking into the implications of Google's recent debt issuance, the volatility in tech stocks, and the perception of AI in advertising. The conversation also touches on the potential impacts of a government shutdown on aviation, the state of precious metals as economic indicators, and the challenges of reindustrialization in the U.S. and discussion on upcoming earnings reports and their relevance to market sentiment.

Episode Record Date - 2/1/2026

In this episode, Gherk, JFresh, and Dork discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes to current market dynamics, including oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and economic indicators. They delve into the implications of recent commodity price movements and the ongoing government shutdown, while also previewing upcoming earnings reports and their potential impact on the market. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the current landscape of chip companies, particularly focusing on AMD and its market position compared to Intel and Nvidia. They discuss the implications of quantum computing advancements, especially Google's recent breakthroughs, and the challenges that quantum technology faces. The conversation touches on Alphabet's strategic investments in AI, Oracle's financial maneuvers, and the broader implications of tokenization in the securities market. The gang emphasizes the competitive dynamics in the tech industry and the potential future developments in AI and quantum computing.

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This week's episode covers a lot, between providing further coverage on geopolitical tensions and a likely additional US shutdown, there's plenty to talk about. The team also gets into the Japanese Yen Carry Trade and how that relates to the broader market (make sure to check out Gherk's X post linked below for more insights as well). Finally, they cover this week's earnings and some of the challenges the Mag7 face around turning AI investment into meaningful revenue.

Excellent write-up by Gherk on the Yen carry trade:https://x.com/gherkinit/status/1731882179183988924?s=20

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This week's episode focuses on the NASDAQ's recent performance and the implications of political events on market volatility. Gherk, JFresh, and Dork get into the potential impact of tariffs on European allies and broader implications for global trade, especially in light of the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and various countries. The hosts also explore the dynamics of the banking sector, discussing recent earnings and challenges banks face in a changing economic landscape, including the potential for rising inflation and interest rates!

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