Market Movers: The Opening Bell

Car & homeowners insurance costs rise amid extreme weather events | Shannon Martin, Insurance Analyst @ Bankrate |

Rising insurance costs are putting pressure on homeowners and drivers as extreme weather events become more frequent and severe. In this interview, Shannon Martin, Insurance Analyst at Bankrate, explains how climate-related risks are driving up premiums and reshaping the insurance market.

Crypto traders navigate tariffs policy | Patrick Liou, Head of Institutional @ Gemini

Crypto traders are closely watching tariff policies as global trade dynamics impact digital asset markets and institutional strategies. In this interview, Patrick Liou, Head of Institutional at Gemini, breaks down how regulatory shifts and economic policies are influencing crypto liquidity, investor sentiment, and market volatility.

How the banking industry is embracing AI to drive innovation | Bentzi Aviv, Global Head of Financial Solutions @ Amdocs |

The banking industry is rapidly integrating AI to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation across financial services. In this interview, Bentzi Aviv, Global Head of Financial Solutions at Amdocs, explores how AI is transforming banking operations, from personalized financial products to risk management and fraud detection.

Token.IO partners with Fabrick & Visa launches real-time payments in U.A.E. | Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times |

Token.IO’s partnership with Fabrick and Visa’s launch of real-time payments in the U.A.E. mark significant advancements in open banking and digital transactions. In this interview, Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times, breaks down the implications of these moves for the fintech ecosystem and global payment infrastructure.

Investors digest inflation concerns & Walmart reports earnings | Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader @ Trademas |

Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at Trademas, breaks down investor reactions to the latest inflation data and Walmart’s earnings report. He shares insights on market sentiment, trading activity, and key takeaways from the retail giant’s performance.

Fed looking to hold off on rate cuts amidst inflation concern | Clark Geranen, Chief Market Strategist @ CalBay Investments |

The Federal Reserve signals a cautious stance on rate cuts as inflation concerns persist. Clark Geranen, Chief Market Strategist at CalBay Investments, breaks down the central bank’s outlook and its implications for markets, borrowing costs, and economic growth. With investors closely watching inflation trends, Geranen offers insights into how Fed policy could shape the trajectory of equities and fixed-income markets.

Navigating tariff policy as S&P 500 hits new record | Matt Cheslock, Equity Trader @ Virtu Financial |

As the S&P 500 reaches new record highs, shifting tariff policies add uncertainty to the market outlook. Matt Cheslock, Equity Trader at Virtu Financial, examines how trade policy developments could impact equities, supply chains, and investor sentiment. With markets balancing optimism and risk, Cheslock provides insights on potential strategies for navigating volatility in the current economic climate.

Bitcoin experiencing volatility as memecoin controversies emerge | David Tawil, President of ProChain Capital |

Bitcoin faces renewed volatility as memecoin controversies shake investor sentiment. David Tawil, President of ProChain Capital, analyzes the impact of speculative token trends on Bitcoin’s market stability and broader crypto adoption. With regulatory scrutiny intensifying, Tawil explores the risks and opportunities driving Bitcoin’s price action amid the evolving digital asset landscape.

Will staking ETFs & tokenization drive Ethereum forward? | Vivek Raman, Founder of Etherealize |

Will staking ETFs and tokenization shape Ethereum’s future growth? Vivek Raman, Founder of Etherealize, discusses how these financial innovations could impact Ethereum’s adoption, liquidity, and institutional appeal. As regulatory frameworks evolve, Raman shares insights on the potential risks and opportunities shaping the next phase of Ethereum’s ecosystem.

Bitcoin staking protocols seeing growth in 2025 | Alexei Zamyatin, Co-Founder of BOB – Build on Bitcoin |

Bitcoin staking protocols are experiencing a surge in growth in 2025, attracting increasing interest from investors. Alexei Zamyatin, Co-Founder of BOB - Build on Bitcoin, joins us to discuss the key drivers behind this expansion and the potential impact on the broader cryptocurrency market.

Google & Tesla seeing weakness as NVDA recovers from DeepSeek sell-off | Ethan Powell, Principal & CIO of Brookmont Capital Management |

Market sentiment shifts as Google and Tesla face headwinds while NVDA rebounds following the DeepSeek-driven sell-off. Brookmont Capital Management's Principal & CIO, Ethan Powell, joins us to analyze these developments and offer his perspective on the evolving investment landscape.

Unpacking the robust job market & rising sectors to watch | Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst & Washington Bureau @ Bankrate |

In this interview, Mark Hamrick,  Senior Economic Analyst & Washington Bureau at Bankrate, discusses how the latest job figures are contributing to a robust job market and what this means as inflation rises and tariffs begin to settle in. Additionally, Hamrick discusses rising sectors to keep an eye on for both the near and long term.