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Market Movers: The Opening Bell

Defense sector draws attention amidst global conflict with Frank Holmes, CEO & CIO of U.S. Global Investors

Frank Holmes, CEO & CIO of U.S. Global Investors, discusses the growing attention on the defense sector amidst global conflict. He explores the factors driving investment in defense industries and their implications for markets and provides insights into the role of geopolitical tensions in shaping defense sector trends.

Crypto in 2025: potential of strategic reserves & positive regulations with Brian Dixon, CEO of Off The Chain Capital

Brian Dixon, CEO of Off The Chain Capital, explores the potential of strategic crypto reserves and the impact of positive regulations in 2025. He discusses how these developments could drive adoption and strengthen the crypto market.

Real world asset tokenization poised for growth in 2025 with Brian Trunzo, Global Head of Business Development at Polygon Labs

Brian Trunzo, Global Head of Business Development at Polygon Labs, discusses the significant growth potential for real-world asset tokenization in 2025. He highlights the role of blockchain technology in transforming traditional asset markets and driving adoption.

Analyzing potential market volatility in 2025 & expectations for Friday’s unemployment report with Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at NYSE

Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at NYSE, examines potential market volatility in 2025 and shares expectations for Friday’s unemployment report. He discusses how economic indicators and market conditions are shaping investor sentiment going into 2025.

Growth of Bitcoin staking protocols & defi with Jacob Phillips, Co-Founder & Head of Strategy at Lombard

Jacob Phillips, Co-Founder & Head of Strategy at Lombard, explores the rapid growth of Bitcoin staking protocols. He discusses how these innovations are enhancing network security, incentivizing participation, and driving adoption.

Chip stocks drive gains: will markets continue 2024 success? with Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets

Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, discusses how chip stocks are driving recent market gains and whether the success of 2024 will continue. He examines the factors fueling the semiconductor sector's performance and its influence on the overall market when looking ahead to the rest of 2025.

Looking ahead to jobs data, Fed meeting, and unemployment figures with Peter Tuchman

Peter Tuchman shares his outlook on upcoming jobs data, the Federal Reserve meeting, and unemployment figures. He discusses how these economic indicators could shape market sentiment and policy decisions.

Polly Jean Harrison on Money 2020 in the Middle East & KBC’s new partnership with Doconomy

Polly Jean Harrison shares highlights from Money 2020 in the Middle East and discusses KBC’s new partnership with Doconomy. She explores how these developments are driving innovation in financial technology and sustainability. Harrison provides insights into the impact of these initiatives on the global fintech ecosystem.

Crypto’s 2025: David Saks, favorable regulations, and stablecoins drive optimism with Alan Orwick, Co-Founder of Quai

Alan Orwick, Co-Founder of Quai, discusses the factors driving optimism for crypto in 2025, including favorable regulations and stablecoin expansion. He highlights David Saks’ perspectives on the evolving crypto landscape and the innovations shaping the industry including stablecoins and the integration of AI and digital assets.

Germany’s bleak economic outlook amidst high stakes elections with Patrick L Young

Patrick L Young analyzes Germany’s bleak economic outlook as the nation faces high-stakes elections. He discusses the challenges impacting economic stability and how political outcomes could shape the country’s future. Young provides expert insights into the intersection of politics and economics in Europe’s largest economy.

2025 market outlook with Peter Tuchman

Peter Tuchman shares his insights on the market outlook for 2025, discussing key trends and economic drivers shaping the year ahead. He highlights factors influencing investor sentiment and potential opportunities in global markets.

Polly Jean Harrison on PXP Financial’s new partnership & Hub71’s angel investor program

Polly Jean Harrison discusses PXP Financial’s new partnership and Hub71’s angel investor program. She explores how these initiatives are fostering innovation and supporting fintech growth and provides insights into the impact of these developments on the global financial ecosystem.