Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers

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...

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...

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 nucl...

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 la...

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.

When researching a company, you can sometimes be surprised to find that the company is part of a larger group called a holding company. What is the structure of the holding company? What is reason of joining a holding company? We cover all of that and more!  Russell Burns, Analyst at Finimize joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

The US National Debt is a popular topic, but what makes up that number and more importantly how did we get to such a big number?  Nicholas Colas, Co-Founder at DataTrek Research joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

In this episode of the Cents of Security podcast, Cassidy Clement speaks with Scott Bauer, CEO of Prosper Trading Academy LLC, about the rise of alternative and renewable energy. From solar and wind to nuclear and biomass, we explore what's driving this sector’s rapid growth—and how investors can gain exposure.

Cassidy Clement reflects on the creation and impact of the Cents of Security podcast, which was designed to fill a gap in beginner-friendly financial education. She also shares insights from her work in SEO and content at Interactive Brokers, highlighting the importance of making complex financial topics accessible and searchable.

Central Bank rates are being watched closely these days, leaving people with many questions. What are central bank rates and who sets them? In this episode we discuss all of that and more!

Financial modeling offers insight into a firm’s performance and potential future growth. There are many items to evaluate and several benefits if you have the knowledge on what to look for. In this episode we discuss all of that and more! Ian Schnoor, Executive Director at Financial Modeling Institute joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Target Date Funds look to rebalance overtime without interaction. This offers an almost autopilot experience to the investor. While this may be viewed as a conversative option, there still are advantages and disadvantages to utilizing them in your financial strategies. Robert Crothers, Managing Director, Head of US Retirement for BlackRock joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are looked at as an alternative to IPOs but there are many details associated. How does it work? Can a regular investor gain exposure to them? Do the pros outweigh the cons? In today’s episode discuss all of that in more.

South America & Latin America contributes to the world economy in terms of natural resources, farming crops, and more. In this episode we explore the impacts and landscapes of the associated countries. Judith Casasampere, Institutional Sales at Interactive Brokers joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.

The semiconductor market is a major part of the modern economy. Since these chips power our daily activities and make up a large part of financial indices, we discuss some important factors to understand when exploring the sector for investment.

The mineral market involves many different areas and securities. What makes up this market? What are the pros and cons of investing in this market? We explore those questions and more! Jin Hennig, Managing Director and Global Head of Metals at CME Group joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.