Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the significant developments in the stock market, particularly focusing on the S&P 500, which recently achieved its first record close since February, marking a remarkable 24% rally from the tariff-induced sell-off in April.
Navigating the Economic Landscape: Insights on U.S.-China Relations and Central Banking
Patrick L. Young, Chairman & Founder of Exchange Invest, joins Remy Blaire to dive into the current state of the markets as we approach the second half of 2025. With stocks experiencing significant drops at the start of Q2, the pair discuss potential catalysts for recovery in July, including the possibility of Trump signing a budget bill and the Federal Reserve potentially cutting rates for the first time since December. However, the looming expiration of America’s reciprocal tariffs pause on July 8 adds uncertainty to the market.
Tech Resurgence: How AI and FinTech Are Driving Market Recovery
Evelio Silvera, Co-Founder of Bull Street Media, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the significant role that technology and fintech companies have played in driving the NASDAQ and S&P 500 to new all-time highs.
Emilio highlights the recent easing of trade tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China, which has provided a much-needed boost to the markets. The finalized trade agreements are expected to lessen the negative impact of tariffs, allowing tech firms to innovate and thrive.
Market Highs and Sector Shifts: Analyzing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Trends
Chris Versace, CIO of Tematica Research, joins Remy Blaire to navigate the current state of the stock market heading into the second half of the year. The pair discuss the recent all-time highs of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, with notable performances from Dollar General and Dollar Tree, contrasting sharply with the struggles of the MAG7 tech stocks.
Unlocking Real-World Assets: How Figure Markets is Changing the Game
Nick Carmi, Head of Capital Markets at Figure Markets, joins Remy Blaire at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the evolving landscape of stablecoins, particularly focusing on the distinction between traditional stablecoins and yield-bearing stablecoins. Nick highlights that Figure’s stablecoin is the first SEC-regulated digital security that operates like a money market fund, offering daily interest accrual and monthly payouts.
Navigating Climate Risk: How Weather Intelligence is Transforming Financial Decisions
In this episode of theIMPACT, Jeff Gitterman had the pleasure of speaking with Josh Graham, CEO and co-founder of EHAB, a weather intelligence platform that helps various sectors, including infrastructure, insurance, and finance, make better decisions in the face of extreme weather.
Josh highlights that climate change acts as a “force multiplier,” affecting every part of the economy and increasingly influencing business operations. He emphasizes the importance of embedding weather-related decision-making into everyday business practices, as many employees who are not meteorologists still make decisions that can be significantly impacted by weather conditions.
IotaComm Sponsors Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program
IotaComm, Inc. (“IotaComm”), a next-generation wireless communications and Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider, is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (HGSC) program. As a sponsor, IotaComm is supporting the nationwide effort to transform K–12 and higher education facilities into cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environments for students and staff—no matter the zip code.
Bitcoin Rangebound: Waiting for a Breakout or Breakdown?
Gareth Jenkinson, Managing Editor at Cointelegraph, joins Remy Blaire to discuss Bitcoin trading rangebound. Additionally, the pair analyze how U.S. regulators are reviewing crypto as a mortgage asset.
TradFi Rushing towards DeFi solutions
Debbie Soon, Head of Marketing at Privy, joins Remy Blaire to discuss how embedded wallets are driving blockchain use. Additionally, Debbie explains why large TradFi companies are rushing towards stablecoins.
From Supersonics to Superstars: OKC Wins NBA Title
Rick Horrow, CEO of Horrow Sports Ventures, joins Remy Blaire to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA Championship in game 7. Additionally, Rick breaks down how NIL has affected the NBA draft.