Futures Edge Show: Finance Unfiltered with Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino

James Fishback, CIO of Azoria Partners and Founder of Incubate Debate @IncubateDebate, unpacks the latest CPI numbers, inflation predictions, and the unexpected ways the economy is defying traditional expectations. From the Fed and the paradoxical impact of interest rate hikes to the evolving dynamics of consumer spending, get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional...

Michael Arnold of Path Trading Partners dissects the recent frenzy in the gold market and the unexpected rally in the US dollar. The conversation provides insights into the dynamics of gold's breakout and subsequent pullback, offering a strategic perspective on whether it's time to add to long-term gold holdings. They explore the dollar's resilience in the face of yield differentials a...

Financial writer Dennis Kneale, host of “What’s Bugging Me” podcast, shares his professional experiences in the financial media industry, touching on the challenges of providing alternative viewpoints and the pitfalls of sensationalized reporting. He dissects recent market developments, from the surprising surge in NASDAQ to concerns about the economy and potential recessions. They debate the role...

Briana Whatley, a south Florida high school student and national debate champion, discusses her experiences in the debate space since she started in the fourth grade, shedding light on the challenges she faced for expressing certain viewpoints. Briana shares instances where she faced censorship in debates, especially when addressing topics related to former President Donald Trump and challenging p...

There’s an intricate dance between technical analysis and market fundamentals. Starting with the recent performance of the NASDAQ, Michael Arnold of Path Trading Partners examines the significance of its close a couple of weeks ago and the subsequent snapback. He walks through his interpretation of weekly charts and the potential implications for the market. As the focus shifts to the S&P 500,...

Brian Wesbury ( @wesbury ), Chief Economist at First Trust, covers a range of topics from the state of the stock market to central bank meetings, inflation, Bitcoin and government policies. As the economic toll of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, he explores the long-term consequences of massive monetary and fiscal stimulus. He weighs in on the issue of interest rates and their manip...

The bond market is a complex and significant component of the financial world that plays a crucial role in global finance and investing. Nancy Davis ( @nancy_davis) , founder of Quadratic Capital Management and portfolio manager for the IVOL ETF and BNDD ETF, explains her unique investment thesis, shedding light on how they approach the rates market and the necessity of going beyond short volatili...

Current events in the Middle East are shifting the complexities of the financial landscape, interest rates and fiscal decisions. These decisions can affect the average person, investors, and the broader economy. Luke Gromen ( @LukeGromen ), founder and President of Forest for the Trees (FFFT) details the increasing concerns about the national debt. He passionately argues that the current situation...

Brent Johnson brings over twenty years of experience in the financial markets to his position as CEO of Santiago Capital. He covers everything from the quirks of the dollar to the unpredictable price moves of gold. He decodes the enigma of interest rates, yield curves, and the intricate dance of global currencies and exposes the deliberate dance orchestrated by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The revela...

There is historical significance of rate movements and they pose potential challenges for the stock market. Path Trading Partner’s Co-founder & Chief Technical Officer Mike Arnold shares insights into the sensitivity of various sectors to rising rates such as retail and semiconductors. . He dissects the nuances of the 2s, 10s inversion and its implications for investors. The importance of unde...

From the electrification of transportation driving copper demand to the monetary considerations influencing gold and silver, there are generational opportunities in these metals. Brien Lundin ( @Brien_Lundin ), editor of the Gold Newsletter and CEO of the New Orleans Investment Conference, discusses the intricate interplay between metals, particularly gold and copper, and the ever-evolving landsca...

From the latest in oil and gas trends to the electrification of transportation, the ever-evolving landscape of the energy industry impacts everyday lives. Patrick De Haan ( @GasBuddyGuy ) of GasBuddy.com has been called one of the most accurate fuel forecasters in the country, analyzing fuel prices and trends at GasBuddy for more than a decade. He touches on the recent bull run in crude oil prices...

ifferent economic theories and philosophies propose different roles for government intervention. Kenny Polcari, Founder/CEO of Kace Capital Advisors, is a seasoned market strategist with more than  35 years at the New York Stock Exchanges (NYSE) who expresses concerns about government spending, regardless of the political party in power. He speculates about the 2024 presidential election and the p...

There are both bullish and bearish scenarios for various markets which is why the importance of monitoring technical indicators is key. A significant drop in the market could dramatically shift market sentiment, affecting consumer confidence and earnings dynamics. Path Trading Partner’s Co-founder & Chief Technical Officer Mike Arnold explores historical market data, including the notorious Se...

Explore the fascinating similarities between sports betting and stock investing, where there are many parallels in the strategies and mindsets required to succeed in both realms. Uncle Phil of Uncle Phil’s Locks unravels the complexities of early-season football betting and highlights the intriguing phenomenon of making counterintuitive decisions for better outcomes. He reflects on a concept that...

The AI revolution is underway and the economic and societal implications of AI-driven changes are likened to the industrial revolution. Marty Weiner, former Reddit CTO and Pinterest engineer, and Noah Healy, mathematician, are hosts of The 4th Age, a podcast that delves into the challenges and opportunities brought about by AI. In this episode, they explore how AI technologies such as ChatGPT and...

As the end of summer approaches, there are many shifting market dynamics and government policies. Arthur Hogan ( @arthurhoganIII ), Chief Market Strategist at B Riley Wealth Management, shares deep analysis of retail sales and consumer confidence, breaks down the various recession indicators and highlights the challenges in predicting economic downturns. He emphasizes the importance of understandi...

There is real conundrum about what’s going on in the labor market. Market Mavens COO Stephanie Pombody ( @spomboy ) explains that until the Fed stops hiking rates, there is going to be a rocky patch that impacts not only companies, but consumers as well. She digs in more to the impact of fed rate hikes on the corporate sector, earnings, the quality of corporate debt out there today and consumer sp...

Every rate hike is going to hit differently. For some reason, this rate hike didn't really hit at all, and the question is why. A quick look at the the rapidity of the rise in rates, and, most importantly, how long they had been at the low level, will help explain it. Path Trading Partner’s Co-founder & Chief Technical Officer Mike Arnold notes the aggressive longs in the markets and poten...

What’s going on with the stock market right now? Mike Singleton, Senior Analyst & Principal at Invictus Research, looks at the economic fundamentals all signaling a recession is coming. He dives into housing and rental inflation, the labor market, manufacturing cycle and more, which are painting a darkening picture that the U.S. economy may yet succumb to another downturn before the year is ou...

With more market volatility, investors often turn to alternative investments to diversify their portfolios, including gold, silver, bitcoin and platinum. Now you can add diamonds to that list, too. Veteran market strategist Amelia Bourdeau is now managing director of market strategy at Diamond Standard, the producer of an exchange traded, regulated diamond commodity that can be transacted as a blo...

Is Universal Basic Income (UBI) more appropriate today than decades ago? Author Scott Santens literally wrote the book advocating for UBI, “Let There Be Money.” He has been researching the concept since 2013 and his work shaped the thinking of former U.S. presidential candidate Andrew Yang. He argues how the decoupling of wages from productivity has driven inequality as the total national producti...

Mike Solana, vice president at The Founders Fund and founder and editor-in-chief of Pirate Wires, a media company focused on the intersection of technology, politics, and culture, sifts through the economics of topics like invasive species, lab grown meat, climate change, nuclear energy, media and more. His raw perspective on the impact of science on society might permit you to assess risk differe...

There are three possible outcomes to trade: a win, a loss, and a break even. Path Trading Partner’s Co-founder & Chief Technical Officer, Mike Arnold, looks at how equities might adjust to a potential recession, analyzing specific longer-term chart levels in equities, natural gas, gold and crude oil.  

Jeffrey Tucker, founder and president of the Brownstone Institute, a libertarian-leaning think tank founded to respond to government social and economic policies, as well as Senior Writer for The Epoch Times, unpacks the word corporatism and the merger of government with business in which government is cooperating more with the private industry - lucrative companies and financial institutions - an...