Steve Eisman, who was profiled in the terrific book and movie, "The Big Short", explains why he's not shorting any parts of the market right now, but what he would bet against under certain conditions. He explains what's different about this recent volatility and the Great Financial Crisis and the crash of 1987, and how the tariff war might play out as negot ... Show More
Jun 23
Why the A.I. Revolution is Just Getting Started
As the U.S. attacks Iran, tensions in the Middle East tighten as the one of the key chokepoints for global oil is at risk. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady last week, as expected, but the divide inside the central bank deepens as policy hawks and doves take sides. P ... Show More
36m 45s
Apr 7
Markets Rattled By Tariff Latest… And If There’s More Downside Ahead 4/7/25
The market sell-off rolls as the major indices whipsaw to start the week. How the latest tariff headlines are swinging stocks, and what an additional 50% tariff on China will mean in the trade war. We break down the threats, reactions, and strategy for navigating the volatility. ... Show More
43m 48s
Aug 2024
Matt King on the Hidden Forces Driving the Market Selloff
The Nasdaq is now in correction territory and the S&P 500 is down more than 2% so far this month. Analysts are blaming any number of things for the selloff, including a slowdown in the economy, the Federal Reserve being behind the curve on rate cuts, hedge funds rotating out of p ... Show More
41m 29s
Apr 12
153. Steve Eisman, the Real-Life "Big Short" Investor, on Tariff Panic and Lessons From the 2008 Crisis
Send us a textThis week on The Wall Street Skinny, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most volatile weeks in recent memory—and we brought backup. After a whiplash-inducing reversal in the bond and equity markets, Jen and Kristen break down how the tariff announcements are rip ... Show More
1h 13m
May 2023
Is the U.S. Economy Starting to Roll Over?
Jesse Felder, the founder of Felder Investment Research, joins Maggie Lake to discuss the market's uncertain reaction to today's inflation data, why he’s taking a closer look at gold, and what he makes of the recent U.S. credit crunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc ... Show More
35m 9s
Feb 2025
Bigger markets, more alpha: Capstone’s Paul Britton on running a derivatives hedge fund
Capstone’s founder and CEO Paul Britton discusses evolution of the derivatives market, how he thinks about managing people and risk, and why the VIX is relatively low against a tumultuous economic backdrop. For more insights from great investors, listen to previous episodes from ... Show More
33m 18s
Aug 2024
As the commodity bull cycle becomes more selective, how does it impact equities?
In this week's episode of the SaxoMarketCall, we're diving deep into the world of commodities. Earlier this summer, the buzz was all about the potential for a commodity supercycle. But, with recent upheavals in the financial markets, that outlook is now up in the air. That's why ... Show More
35m 42s
Aug 2024
As stock market crashes, is US facing new financial crisis? Economist Michael Hudson explains
The stock market crashed on August 5, in a new "Black Monday". What caused it? Is the USA on the verge of a new financial crisis? Ben Norton is joined by economist Michael Hudson to discuss the extreme volatility, AI / Big Tech bubble, Japanese yen carry trade unwind, Chinese eco ... Show More
1h 26m