Markets Made Simple by Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail The Japanese Yen is currently trading at its weakest levels against the US dollar. In this episode, we will explore the economic ramifications Japan is facing vis-a-vis its weak currency and potential reactive actions from the Bank of Japan. ~Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail Anthropic has quietly filed paperwork with the SEC, setting the stage for what could become one of the biggest IPOs in history—and it may beat OpenAI to Wall Street in the process. In this episode, we break down Anthropic’s confidential filing, its eye-popping near-$1 trillion valuation, why investors are suddenly embracing blockbuster IPOs again, and what retail investors need to...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re diving into one of the most anticipated and most speculated-about deals in the market: a potential SpaceX IPO. We’ll break down how an IPO actually works, why the space-tech industry has become such a major investment story, and what a SpaceX public debut could mean for investors if it happens. ~Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we will explore how the VIX - Wall Street's Fear Gauge - has reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and what it all means. ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we explore how new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI are putting SaaS companies’ entire business models to the test. ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we will take a deep dive into what is on everybody's mind: the US and Iran. But what does that mean for oil prices exactly? Let's get right into it! ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into the geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland and the resulting market response. ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re unpacking Venezuela’s one-of-a-kind oil industry—a story you’ll want to keep an eye on throughout the year, as it may emerge as one of the defining influences on global energy markets in 2026. ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail Managing your wealth is important. But how? The 3-bucket method tells us to mentally organize our wealth allocation into 3 categories: cash, real-estate, and investments. In this episode, I will explain how each bucket carries its own unique risk profile and how it should be managed differently. ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail The 2024 presidential election was historic, both politically and financially! Markets experienced a three-facet shock across equities, treasury bonds, and bitcoin. What can this simultaneous shift in asset pricing teach us about markets' reactions to election day? ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail Think you know options? Whether retail or professional, it is imperative to understand the two most popular asset classes within the derivatives space. In today's episode, we will deep dive into futures and options, what they're used for, components of pricing, and of course, we will make it simple! ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail AI is beginning to make a noticeable impact on how we see our future. Financial markets have definitely expressed their enthusiasm this past week with AI stocks enjoying significant upside. Now all that's left for us to do is decide whether this is a warranted rally or just another short-lived craze. ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail Over the past month, we have witnessed record outflows from small to mid-sized banks into money market funds. As investors, it is crucial for us to understand what money market funds are and why they have attracted billions of dollars worth of bank deposits. With this dramatic and historical shift in mind, I will compare the bull versus bear case for stocks investors face today. ~...

Send us Fan Mail Silicon Valley Bank's collapse is the second biggest bank failure in US history. This story includes aspects of the banking sector, accounting, risk management, bond portfolio allocation, and more. What chain of events led to this potentially devastating situation, and what are the main takeaways for investors? ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail ETFs are one of the most useful tools in constructing strategically diversified portfolios. But first, we need to understand how they work and what details to pay attention to. Especially with 2023 approaching. ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail Today we will focus on the important elements of inflation. Specifically, we will dissect the CPI and become familiarized with market trends related to inflation. ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode will focus on how investment banks and hedge funds decide on stock price valuations. We're here to make it simple! ~ Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail This past week we had a key interest rate decision announcement by the Federal Reserve affecting all markets. Let's make it simple! ~Afik Tori

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone and welcome to Markets Made Simple! In this intro, I will discuss the theme of my podcast and the topics we will be focusing on. My main mission is to spread financial education and familiarity in the simplest way possible. Enjoy! ~ Afik Tori