Topics: Janet Yellen

Indexing Inflation


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show talking ‘group think’ dynamics before breaking down the Cubs’ signing of Yu Darvish. Russell Rhoads of the CBOE is in-studio for the second hour talking VIX, hedging your positions and hidden inflation. 

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Back Into Kilter


Kevin O’Neill leads off the show talking crazy markets, NBA trade deadline and baseball analytics. Kathy Dervin is in-studio. Chief and Kathy welcome Hal Snarr of Westminster College to discuss why today’s economic climate is so heavily affected by politics. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures talks proven protection strategies. 

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Down Daze


Options guru and veteran floor trader, Frank Fahey, leads off the show recapping a massive down-day in the markets. Joel Elconin of Benzinga reiterates how important experience is on days like this. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, wonders why we’re always surprised when these products blow up. Karl Denninger of Market Ticker rejoins the show and explains the volatility of the last two trading days. Finally, John Neal of PTI Securities & Futures‘ Peoria, AZ location says there’s no time like the present to buy portfolio protection. 

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New American Moment


Kevin O’Neill leads off recapping last night’s State of the Union address before talking collective bargaining in professional sports. Kenny Polcari, Director of NYSE Floor Operations at O’Neil Securities and a contributor to CNBC, wonders if the economy is truly in recovery. Russell Rhoads of the CBOE is in-studio for hour two talking market corrections, crypto currencies and the auto industry. 

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Right Church, Wrong Pew


Chicago attorney Brendan Cournane is in-studio. Chief and Brendan talk Trump policy, the Mueller investigation and how 24 hour news stations are the death of society. David Andalman of PTI Securities & Futures calls in to talk CPI, rising restaurant costs and market buying strategies. 

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