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Kenny Polcari brings you market insights from his 35+ years on Wall Street. Kenny breaks down complex financial trends into clear, practical advice for everyday investors. Trader Talk’s mission is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the markets confidently, cut through the clutter, and make informed decisions that grow your wealth. New episodes of Trader Talk release Wednesday 5pET.

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  • 27 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 26 min
  • English
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  • May 20 · 29 min

    Inflation rising: how consumers are remaining resilient

    What inflation? Despite rising costs and economic uncertainty, consumers are showing resiliency. Trader Talk host Kenny Polcari breaks down the true state of this with PwC Consumer Markets Industry Leader Ali Furman and Wall Street Alliance Group Partner Aadil Zaman.

  • May 13 · 26 min

    2026 black swans: war, private credit, and AI

    Despite a strong year, multiple possible black swan events could derail Wall Street's rise. Trader Talk Host Kenny Polcari, Visible Alpha Head of TMT Research, Melissa Otto, and Michael Gayed, The Free Markets ETF Co-Portfolio Manager, break down the key things investors need to watch

  • May 6 · 23 min

    AI, defense, and climate: the new pillars of growth

    There's a new playbook for Wall Street. On this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari is joined by Jay Pelosky, Founder of TPW Advisory, and Eddie Ghabour, CEO of Key Advisors Wealth Management, to discuss how changes in AI, defense, and climate are rewriting the playbook for investors.

  • April 29 · 28 min

    Market mayhem? Powell's last stand, Big Tech earnings in focus

    A massive week on Wall Street has traders at the edge of their seats. Jerome Powell takes center stage at what will likely be his last post-policy decision press conference as Fed Chair. If that wasn't enough, earnings from Big Tech names like Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon are out. Trader Talk Host Kenny Polcari looks to make sense of it all with Interactive Brokers Chief Strategist Steve Sosnick and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi.

  • April 22 · 27 min

    The Fed, SpaceX & VIX: the new rules of trading volatility

    In this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari is joined by Amy Wu Silverman, RBC Capital Markets Head of Derivatives Strategy, Kevin Kelly, Kelly Intelligence Founder, CEO, and CCO, and former Ellevest Head of People Ops, Amanda Polcari, to analyze the current disconnect between geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The VIX remains surprisingly subdued as investors look past short-term chaos toward earnings and Fed policy, but can it last?

  • April 15 · 28 min

    How Retail Investors are navigating volatility

    As global markets face geopolitical uncertainty and a shifting interest rate environment, traders are evolving. But how are different generations of Wall Street approaching these chaotic times? This episode of Trader Talk dives into the retail investor game, exploring how newer traders are approaching these markets. Host Kenny Polcari is joined by Robinhood CIO, Steph Guild, Yahoo Finance Anchor, Julie Hyman, and Former Head of People Ops at Ellevest, Amanda Polcari, to discuss.

  • April 8 · 29 min

    Why Iran could end the bull market

    Investors entered 2026 with fairly confident expectations, but the war with Iran has turned Wall Street sentiment on its head. Kenny Polcari, CEO and CIO of BD8 Capital Partners, Barbara Doran, Barron's Investor Circle Newsletter Editor, Josh Schafer, and Former Ellevest VP of People, Amanda Polcari, discuss the real concern for investors.

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