Markets are heading into a period of repositioning following quad expiration and the S&P rebalance, with investors continuing to watch interest rates, oil and artificial intelligence. Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the New York Stock Exchange, joins JD Durkin to break down the trading action and what could determine the market’s next move.
Criscuolo describes the expiration session as a potential reset as traders adjust...
Remy Blaire is joined by Jeff Gitterman, the CEO of Gitterman Asset Management, from the NYSE to discuss the environmental impact of generative AI. Everyone knows about the technological potential of AI, but what are the underlying environmental impacts of advancements in this sector? Gitterman tells us how large tech companies are looking to find alternative energy solutions to keep their carbon footprint down. What are future solutions to meet increased demands for energy? What are the factors contributing to the current status of an 'addition economy'?
Remy Blaire is joined by Peter Tuchman, Senior Floor Trader at TradeMas, live from the floor of the NYSE. The landscape for young retail traders is constantly evolving with the antics of Roaring Kitty a.k.a. Keith Gill. The pair recap recent headlines created by Gamestop's (GME) recent uptick in price. Tuchman tells us about his experience in 2020 when Gamestop experienced a similar phenomenon and whether there are similarities between the stock's behavior present day and in 2020. Additionally, Tuchman tells his perspective on what to look forward to for economic data releases and how this may or may not affect a decision from the FED.
Ed Siddell, President and CIO of EGSI Financial and Remy Blaire discuss key economic data including the core PCE price index, inflation, and FED rates. As rates continue to be the center of attention, Siddell also gives his perspective on how inflation and stagflation will play a role in the FED's eventual decision. Are we currently in the midst of a recession? What is the current landscape for retail investors and the market overall?
Remy Blaire is joined by Chris Versace, CIO of Tematica Research to discuss the jobs report, manufacturing and services, PMI, and other key economic data releases. They discuss updates to jobs, inflation, CPI, PPI, and FED policy. Walker gives his perspective on when we might expect the FED to cut rates based on the release of upcoming economic data. Additionally, Walker walks us through his stance on current stock averages.
Remy Blaire is joined by Mark Walker Managing Editor of The Fintech Times to discuss the latest headlines in defi from Europe and the Middle East. The pair recap the European fintech ecosystem with AI driven fraud and how to prevent this going forward. Additionally, Walker recaps the major financial institution's plan to combat AI driven fraud.
Elon Musk is accused of $7.5 billion insider trading in lawsuit from Tesla shareholders. President Biden vetoed a crypto custody bill. Ether soared 27% in May on back of spot ether ETFs, and nearly half of sustainability labelled funds may have to change names to meet new EU anti-greenwashing rules, Clarity AI. Jane King has the latest from the Nasdaq.
Remy Blaire sits down with Pascal St. Jean, President of 3IQ Group, to discuss the companies recent partnership with Coindesk Indices. 3IQ has been a consistent innovator within the crypto space and St. Jean describes the companies intent to launch a multi-asset ETF. The company is focused on creating new financial products while also increasing their global scope. As financial services continues to advance, 3IQ will continue to innovate in the defi product space while also providing investors opportunities within digital asset investing.
Remy Blaire sits down with Maredith Hannon, Head of Business Development and Digital Assets at Wisdom Tree, from Consensus 2024 to discuss how WisdomTree is exploring new opportunities within digital, and real world assets. Hannon gives her perspective on the modern landscape for democratization and innovation within decentralized finance.
Remy Blaire sits down with Solo Ceesay, CEO and Founder of Calaxy, from Consensus 2024. They discuss the state of the current creator economy and recent advancements. Ceesay describes how creator's are utilizing the underlying technology of Calaxy to innovate how they monetize their content including digital storefronts that interact with pre-built user wallets.
Remy blaire sits down with Sebastian Rodriguez Cabrera, VP of Product, Polygon ID at Polygon Labs. Polygon Labs is a creative software solutions studio that creates innovative content and data solutions for media companies. The pair discuss privacy in the digital age and ideal solutions for empowering technology users as well as exploring the current landscape of data protection, the challenges faced by technology users, and the implications of privacy breaches.
Remy Blaire is joined by Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation to discuss revelations in the blockchain industry since the last Consensus. The company creates cases utilizing blockchain technology such as credit lending, private funding, and receivables. Moro describes the regulatory environment in crypto as incredibly optimistic because business leaders and innovators now have a semblance of what a clear framework will look like going forward. Additionally, he explains the difference between the hype surrounding blockchain and crypto. Blockchain technology has the potential to create a new framework for financial service infrastructure, reducing the need for intermediaries that take fees, and crypto as a potential value storage and new financial network.
Remy Blaire is joined by Sunny Lu, CEO of Vechain to discuss Vechain's role in the industry. The company was one of the earliest innovators in the blockchain space. Vechain had major clients such as Givenchy, Walmart, H&M, providing the companies supply chain and sustainability management. Lu details how his company has innovated the technology industry using the capabilities of blockchain. Vechain wants to bridge the gap between sustainability, everyday life, and also the financial industry. A sustainable economy is more than just profit and blockchain will help generate returns while also impacting the environment in a positive manner.