The Investopedia Express with Caleb Silver

Guy Adami and Dan Nathan, the OG's of financial influence and founders of the Risk Reversal media empire, join the Express to reveal their processes and approach to trading the markets while talking about them all day long. Hear why they are bearish, where the risks are, and their rankings of the best rock bands of all time. Plus, why the calls for the demise of the U.S. Dollar may be #TooSoon. Li...

Anastasia Amoroso, Chief Investment Strategist for iCapital, rejoins the show to help decode the Fed's latest decision on interest rates and the curious language in its statement. Plus, what she is looking for inside bank balance sheets to determine just how healthy, or sick they actually are. And, despite the swirling fears around the banking sector, some of the riskiest assets are the best perfo...

Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, says the economy is in much better shape than most people think, and the Fed actually can hike rates while putting out the fire storm around banks. Plus, Big Tech is back in the driver's seat as investors return to their old favorites in search of safety and the prospect for a pause in rate hikes. LINKS FOR SHO...

Christopher Whalen, Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, and author of the Institutional Risk Analyst newsletter, joins the show to explain how SVB's mismanagement and the Fed's lack of awareness of the impact of rising interest rates, brought the 40-year financial institution down. We also look into the overall health of the nation's banks amid these rising rates, and the prognosis isn't great. Al...

Phil Pearlman joins the Express to talk about the importance of harmonizing our financial health with our emotional and physical wellbeing, and the path to getting there. Plus, there are plenty of sectors and stocks breaking out to 52-week highs despite a pretty range-bound market. We name names and get you ready for this week's big labor market reports that will weigh heavily on future rate hikes...

The Express visits Barcelona Spain for a deep dive into the culture and the economic underpinnings of this European gem. Angel Talavera of Oxford Economics helps us understand Spain's economy, and where this country is headed over the next few years. Plus, roll down the window because investor sentiment stinks as U.S. markets are coming off their worst week of the year. Why investors need to reset...

Liz Young, Chief Investment Strategist at SoFi, climbs back aboard The Express to explain why investors may be overly optimistic right now, and what key signals to watch for in the coming months to tell us that the coast is really clearing. Plus, consumer credit stretches to new all-time highs as the Federal Reserve battles sticky high inflation. Why this may become an even bigger problem as the e...

The Express heads to ETF Exchange to learn what is coming down the tracks for investors who ride the exchange traded funds rails. Todd Rosenbluth of VettaFi and Reggie Browne of GTS join the show to tell us why there is still a lot of growth ahead for the industry, and why they are creating new solutions for more discerning investors. Plus, a little risk-reversal takes hold after a torrid January,...

Peter Tuchmann, aka “The Einstein of Wall Street”, and the most visible trader on the floor of the NYSE, explains what actually happens on the floor of the world’s most famous exchange, how it has changed, and why human beings will always be essential to the capital markets. Plus, what in the world is going on with the U.S. labor market? We break down the latest jobs numbers, and why they defy fea...

Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, and author of the Principles series of books and videos, rejoins The Express, to talk about his latest addition to the set, how he sees the current economic dynamic playing out, and why we keep repeating the same cycles over centuries in capital markets. Plus, the latest results of our reader sentiment survey tell us you are a little less afraid to...

Bill Dudley, former President and CEO of the NY Federal Reserve bank, joins the show to talk about what really happens inside the Fed and the FOMC ahead of key meetings on interest rates, and what to expect at the next two key meetings. Plus, global stock markets are making a head-spinning comeback as countries facing steep economic downturns are delivering huge equity returns. And, a record amoun...

William D. Cohan, best-selling author, joins the show to talk about his new book about GE, "Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon", the legacy of Jack Welch, and our endless fascination with the cult of the CEO. Plus, as the Debt Ceiling approaches, the U.S. Treasury is warning of a repeat of 2011 that could derail markets and deliver a serious blow to the country's precarious finan...

Taylor Schulte, the founder of Define Financial and the host of the "Stay Wealthy Retirement", podcast, joins The Express to help us ease our stress and find opportunities in uncertain markets like this one. Plus, the enigma that is the U.S. labor market, and what the layoffs in Big Tech are telling us. And, what to watch this week as inflation and earnings take center stage. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES...

The Express is back on the tracks and riding into 2023 with the tale of the tape from last year's historically challenging markets, and the outlook for the year ahead. Plus, Salim Ramji, Global Head of iShares and Index Investments for BlackRock, joins the show to talk about why 2023 will be big for bond ETFs, and why the overall market for exchange traded products is only getting bigger as invest...

Brian Portnoy, best-selling author and founder of Shaping Wealth, joins The Express to talk about how financial planning is evolving to become more holistic, and how we are rethinking our definitions of wealth. Plus, 2023 gave investors just about all we could handle, so what's in store for the new year? We look around the bend at what's on the tracks in 2023. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES https://pitchboo...

Professor Burton Malkiel, author of the seminal investing bible, 'A Random Walk Down Wall Street", joins the show to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the masterpiece, and shares timeless advice for investors today. Plus, we share Investopedia's Top Terms of 2022, and what was top of mind for investors during this tumultuous year. And, why this could be the most important week of the year for the...

Shannon Sacoccia, the CIO of SVB Private Bank, helps us decipher the mixed signals in the economy and capital markets as we reset our portfolios for 2023. This conversation was taken from a recent strategy session hosted by our partners at YCharts. Plus, the DJIA has climbed out of a bear market and investor sentiment is improving despite worries about a recession. We have the latest results of ou...

Jamie Hopkins of the Carson Group, and co-author of "Find Your Freedom - Financial Planning for a Life on Purpose", joins the show to talk about what financial freedom really means, and how to build your wealth with purpose. Plus, key sectors of the U.S. stock market are breaking out to six-month highs and the good breadth is starting to spread. Yet valuations still look steep compared to other po...

As a challenging year heads down the home stretch, we caught up with some of the nation's top independent financial advisors to hear the most pressing questions from their clients, and how they are advising them. Listen to these words of wisdom from Peter Lazaroff, Malcolm Etheridge, James Demmert, Brian Vendig, Helen Stephens and Rob Santos. Plus, why are options traders betting against the marke...

Cathie Wood, the CEO and CIO of Ark Invest, joins the show to talk about her team's vision for a digital, decentralized future, and how she manages her funds through the downturn. Plus, the collapse of crypto-broker FTX rocked the industry and shattered the trust of millions of investors, Lamar "Big Marh" Wilson gets back aboard The Express to explain how it happened, why it could happen again, an...

Liz Ann Sonders, the Chief Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab, rejoins the Express to explain why we need to stop hoping for a Fed pivot, and why we need good old-fashioned investing fundamentals to navigate the new normal in capital markets. Plus, what are the top concerns among financial advisors at this year's Schwab Impact Conference. And, why lotteries like Powerball are considered a re...

In this bonus episode of the Express, we sit down with the chief marketing officers of United Airlines, Reckitt and CVS Health, as well as Bob Liodice, the CEO of the Assoc. of National Advertisers, for their take on the advertising market today, and spending plans for 2023. Plus... their favorite ads of all time, and who do they admire in the industry today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Mohamed El-Erian, the President of Queens College, Cambridge, and Sr. Economic Adviser at Allianz, on the economic scars of the pandemic, the bumpy road to a healthy recovery, and reasons for investors to be optimistic as we face a potential global recession. Plus, October lived up to its reputation as a bear market killer posting one of the best months for stocks in history. We unpack the rally f...

Ian Dunlap, aka 'The Master Investor', joins The Express to talk about his process, his inspirations, and his passion for investing. He also shares tips for navigating today's market, and how to invest for the long term. Plus, the winds of sentiment have shifted as options traders go long and October tries to live up to its reputation as a Bear market killer. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES https://www.inves...

Bob Pisani, the legendary business news broadcaster and CNBC's Senior Markets Correspondent joins the show live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to talk about what really happens on Wall Street, the current mood of the markets, and his new book, "Shut Up & Keep Talking." Plus, retail traders have swarmed a dangerous part of the options market, making short-term bets that are fueling r...