Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the implications of the latest June jobs report. The report showed nonfarm payrolls rising by 147,000 and the unemployment rate dropping to 4.1%.
Understanding Physical Climate Risk: Insights from ICE Climate’s New Tool
Evan Kodra, Head of Research at ICE Climate, joins Jeff Gitterman and the New York Stock Exchange to discuss ICE Climate’s new physical risk tool designed to assess climate risks in global debt markets. Over the past three years, Evan and his team have developed a product that evaluates physical climate risks—such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods—impacting sovereign and corporate debt, as well as U.S. mortgage and municipal bonds.
Building AI-Ready Infrastructure: Balancing Energy Efficiency and Growth
Mohammed Bakhashwain, President at Bitzero Blockchain, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the evolving landscape of sustainable crypto mining. The pair explore how Bitcoin mining can be both profitable and environmentally responsible, particularly through the use of renewable energy and efficient hardware.
Market Resilience: Analyzing Economic Data and Labor Trends in 2025
Brian Jacobsen, Chief Economist at Annex Wealth Management, joins Remy Blaire to breakdown the economic landscape as we approach the second half of 2025. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have reached new record highs, despite ongoing trade and geopolitical uncertainties. Inflation remains a concern, with core prices rising 2.7% in May, and the Federal Reserve is grappling with mixed signals from the economy.
Navigating the Future: Bipartisan Efforts in Crypto Regulation
Cleve Mesidor, Executive Director at Blockchain Foundation, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S., with a particular focus on the recent bipartisan efforts surrounding stablecoin legislation.
Cleve highlights the growing bipartisanship in Congress, noting key figures like Senators Gallego and Gillibrand who are actively engaging in discussions about consumer protection without stifling innovation.
Navigating the Future of Finance: How TradFi is Embracing DeFi and Stablecoins
Evan Feng, Partner and Director of Research at Coinfund, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the evolving landscape of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly focusing on the recent announcements from major players like Deutsche Bank, Bybit, Gemini, Kraken, and Robinhood regarding their plans for tokenized equity.
Balancing Crypto and Commodities in Portfolios
Jim Wiederhold, Commodities Indices Product Manager at Bloomberg, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the financial landscape as we kick off the second half of 2025. Wall Street has been on a winning streak, with the S&P 500 reaching new record highs after a significant recovery from a spring sell-off. The pair broke down the mixed performance of the crypto market, where Bitcoin saw a 13% increase while other altcoins like ETH and Solana faced declines.
The Future of Crypto: Convergence of DeFi and TradFi in 2025
James Toledano, Chief Operating Officer at Unity Wallet, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the increasing convergence between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi), particularly spurred by the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs from major players like BlackRock and WisdomTree. James highlights the growing interest from institutional investors in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, predicting a continued upward trend in Bitcoin’s price.
From Tariff Turbulence to Tech Triumph: Analyzing Q2 Market Trends
Michael Reinking, Senior Market Strategist at the NYSE, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the tumultuous first half of 2025 on Wall Street, marked by significant market volatility and a remarkable recovery following President Trump’s tariff announcements. Despite initial jitters, the S&P 500 rebounded impressively, surging over 9% in Q2.
Inflation and Independence: Navigating Grocery Prices This Holiday
Samantha Ayoub, Associate Economist at American Farm Bureau Federation, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the recent inflation trends and their impact on the cost of celebrating the Fourth of July.
