Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers

AI Industrial Revival

Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, joins Mary MacNamara to explore how AI infrastructure is reshaping GDP, energy demand, and the future of U.S. industrialization.

Econ Quadruple Beat

Mary MacNamara and Jose Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, break down four major economic data surprises—from GDP and durable goods to unemployment claims and home sales. What do these signals mean for the U.S. economy, interest rates, and the housing market?

Fed Cuts, Markets React

In this episode of the Cents of Security Podcast, host Mary MacNamara and Interactive Brokers Senior Economist Jose Torres unpack the Federal Reserve’s September rate cut, its implications for labor markets, inflation, and investor sentiment. They also explore geopolitical developments, tariff dynamics, and the outlook for future monetary policy decisions.

Metals Driving Innovation: Copper and Platinum

In this episode of the Cents Security Podcast, host Mary MacNamara speaks with Nitesh Shah, Head of Commodity Research at WisdomTree UK, about the critical roles copper and platinum play in electrification, clean energy, and portfolio diversification. From EVs and hydrogen fuel cells to inflation hedging and futures markets, this deep dive explores how these metals shape our tech and investment landscapes.

IPO Unpacked

A deep dive into IPOs, unicorns, and startup liquidity with Jeffrey Fidelman, CEO of Fidelman & Company. From venture capital to public markets, this episode explores the journey, myths, and mechanics behind going public.

Short Interest Matters

Mary MacNamara from Interactive Brokers speaks with Russell Burns of Finimize about what it means to go long or short in investing, and why short interest matters.

OPEC’s Power and U.S. Energy Markets

How does OPEC move oil markets—and what does it mean for U.S. energy and your heating bills? Mary MacNamara talks with IBKR Senior Economist Jose Torres about supply cuts, political pressures, and the future of fossil fuels in a changing energy landscape.

Holding Companies: Owning a Controlling Interest

When researching a company, you can sometimes be surprised to find that the company is part of a larger group called a holding company. What is the structure of the holding company? What is reason of joining a holding company? We cover all of that and more!  Russell Burns, Analyst at Finimize joins Cassidy Clement to discuss.