In this episode, Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq returns to unpack how markets are shrugging off rising geopolitical tensions and what a “big, beautiful bill” could mean for investor sentiment and Fed policy.

Is the market’s mood just mellow—or is volatility really on vacation? Jeff Praissman and Scott Bauer break down the calm summer trading vibes, what’s fueling the low VIX, and whether traders should be buying protection while it’s cheap.

Markets are moving fast—but are investors chasing real value or just the mechanical rabbit? Steve Sosnick and Steve Sears join Andrew Wilkinson to break down the momentum madness, fading volatility, and what could trip up the race.

Andrew Wilkinson talks with Steve Sosnick and Jose Torres about what’s driving markets higher—despite mixed economic signals. They cover bond yields, labor data, and why investors are staying optimistic as long as there's no bad news.

Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick joins Andrew Wilkinson to explore the momentum-fueled rallies, surprising resilience to bad news, and the yield curve signals that have some investors on edge. From quirky trading patterns to signs of speculative froth, it’s a timely look at what’s driving this bubblelicious energy in the markets.

S&P500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq 100 are all household names to investors. However, many investors may not know what goes into constructing an index. Nasdaq’s Director of Index Product Development, Rob Jankiewicz joins Jeff Praissman to discuss how indexes are constructed and the many parameters that are used.

If we were living in an old episode of the Brady Bunch Jan might be saying , “Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs”. The market just finished a better-than-expected earning cycle, but tariffs seem to be the only headline that matters these days. Scott Bauer joins us to break down the past few days of the market and where it may be headed.

Global markets are caught between tariff shocks, economic uncertainty, and a tech sector ready to rebound—or rupture. Kevin Davitt of Nasdaq joins to break down the volatility, the signals, and what might trigger the next big move.