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Cents of Security explores foundational economic concepts and personal finance. For those starting out in finance or just want to know more about how your finances work, check out our episodes! Some topics include retirement saving, IPOs, buying a home, and more.
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Stefano Grasso, Portfolio Manager at Enhanced Value Fund, joins Guillaume Roux-Chabert to unpack Warren Buffett’s historic farewell letter, the legacy of value investing, and what Berkshire’s future means for investors. From humility and luck to executive pay and dry powder challenges—this episode is a masterclass in perspective.
On the latest Cents of Security Podcast, we dive into Interactive Brokers' InvestMentorSM, a free app designed to make financial literacy simple and accessible for everyone.
Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, joins Mary MacNamara to unpack market volatility, Fed rate cut probabilities, repos and what delayed economic data means for risk appetite.
Mary MacNamara and Jose Torres unpack a volatile week: strong ADP jobs data, Challenger cuts, and shutdown uncertainty. Plus, gold’s technical signals and what they mean for investors.
In this week’s Cents of Security, I sit down with Patrick Brown, Head of Climate Analytics at Interactive Brokers, to discuss:
-How rising CO₂, temperature shifts, and precipitation patterns affect crop yields
-Why corn faces a “double whammy”
-Adaptation strategies and tech innovations shaping the future of farming
-The role of prediction markets in climate analytics
Gold isn’t just a relic—it’s a hedge, a reserve, and a statement. I sat down with Nitesh Shah, Head of Commodity Research at WisdomTree, to explore why central banks are stockpiling gold, how interest rate policy shapes metal markets, and what rising global debt means for hard assets.
Mary MacNamara and Interactive Brokers’ Jose Torres discuss key mayoral and gubernatorial races, prediction market odds, and what these political shifts could mean for affordability, trade, and economic growth.
The Fed’s latest rate cut sparks debate on future policy, prediction market surges, and geopolitical developments—from Trump’s Asia trip to AI investment concerns. Jose Torres breaks it all down.
In this week’s Cents of Security Podcast, explored with Jeffrey Fidelman of Fidelman & Co. how startups can apply sales-style thinking to fundraising.
Highlights:
Why fundraising should mirror a sales funnel
Why phone calls still matter
How to qualify and nurture investor leads
Common mistakes founders make—and how to avoid them
Why asking for money is the point
If you're raising capital or advising someone who is, this episode is packed with practical insights.
In this week’s Cents of Security Podcast, I spoke with Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, about the latest CPI report and its ripple effects across the economy.
Why inflation came in below expectations
How housing costs drove the miss
Why core inflation matters more than headline
What it means for rate cuts and market momentum
How Social Security and geopolitics factor in
Jose’s insights help decode the macro puzzle and what investors should watch next.
Mary MacNamara speaks with Mobeen Tahir of WisdomTree about the global comeback of nuclear energy, its role in powering AI infrastructure, and how investors can tap into the nuclear value chain.
How AI’s energy demands are reshaping the future of power
The rise of small modular reactors and their role in data centers
Which countries are leading the nuclear revival
How investors can access the nuclear value chain—from uranium miners to tech innovators
Role of government policy and public sentiment in shaping adoption
Interactive Broker’s Mary MacNamara and Jose Torres unpack the U.S. government shutdown, AI-fueled market highs, and gold’s surge as investors weigh optimism against economic uncertainty.
Mary MacNamara and Jose Torres break down the rising odds of a U.S. government shutdown, what the JOLTS report reveals about worker confidence, and how missing data could leave markets flying blind.
Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, joins Mary MacNamara to explore how AI infrastructure is reshaping GDP, energy demand, and the future of U.S. industrialization.
Mary MacNamara and Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, break down four major economic data surprises—from GDP and durable goods to unemployment claims and home sales. What do these signals mean for the U.S. economy, interest rates, and the housing market?
In this episode of the Cents of Security Podcast, host Mary MacNamara and Interactive Brokers Senior Economist Jose Torres unpack the Federal Reserve’s September rate cut, its implications for labor markets, inflation, and investor sentiment. They also explore geopolitical developments, tariff dynamics, and the outlook for future monetary policy decisions.
In this episode of the Cents Security Podcast, host Mary MacNamara speaks with Nitesh Shah, Head of Commodity Research at WisdomTree UK, about the critical roles copper and platinum play in electrification, clean energy, and portfolio diversification. From EVs and hydrogen fuel cells to inflation hedging and futures markets, this deep dive explores how these metals shape our tech and investment landscapes.
A deep dive into IPOs, unicorns, and startup liquidity with Jeffrey Fidelman, CEO of Fidelman & Company. From venture capital to public markets, this episode explores the journey, myths, and mechanics behind going public.
Mary MacNamara from Interactive Brokers speaks with Russell Burns of Finimize about what it means to go long or short in investing, and why short interest matters.
How does OPEC move oil markets—and what does it mean for U.S. energy and your heating bills? Mary MacNamara talks with IBKR Senior Economist Jose Torres about supply cuts, political pressures, and the future of fossil fuels in a changing energy landscape.
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