Trader Talk

Geopolitical tensions, uncertainty over the Fed's interest rate path, and the growing costs of AI for Big Tech companies have Wall Street singing a different tune than many expected at the start of the year. On this episode of Trader Talk, Slatestone Wealth Partner and Chief Market Strategist, Kenny Polcari, Yahoo Finance Head of News, Myles Udland, Man Group Chief Market Strategist, Kristina Hooper, and Former Ellevest VP of People, Amanda Polcari, discuss where we go from here and what you should be doing to protect your money.

Did Jerome Powell misjudge inflation and cost the economy precious time? On Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Lou Basenese, Mark Malek, and Mike Lee to debate Powell’s transitory inflation call, whether the Fed acted too late, and how history will judge his legacy. The panel also breaks down what a Kevin Warsh Fed could mean for interest rate cuts, balance sheet policy, and market volatility. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned. Watch more episodes of Trader Talk at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/trader-talk/ Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at tradertalk@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance’s Trader Talk is hosted by Kenny Polcari and produced by Langston Sessoms.

Is the Fed done cutting rates? Are investors underestimating market volatility? On this episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari sits down with Northlight Asset Management CIO Chris Zaccarelli to break down those questions and more, including Fed chair speculation, rate-cut timing, and why the labor market may be softer than headline unemployment rates suggest. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned. Watch more episodes of Trader Talk at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/trader-talk/ Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at tradertalk@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance’s Trader Talk is hosted by Kenny Polcari and produced by Langston Sessoms.

What advice would seasoned pros give their younger selves before making their first trade? On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Adam Johnson, John Lonski, and Greg Faranello to break down the early mistakes that shaped their careers. The panel debates bonds versus equities, long-term investing versus trading, position sizing, discipline, and why ego is one of the most expensive risks in markets. It’s a candid conversation about learning from losses, doing your own work, and building conviction that lasts through cycles. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights. Drawing on decades of trading floor experience, we empower you to navigate market volatility and keep your portfolio from getting burned. Watch more episodes of Trader Talk at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/trader-talk/ Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at tradertalk@yahooinc.com. Yahoo Finance’s Trader Talk is hosted by Kenny Polcari and produced by Langston Sessoms.

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group and Wall Street vet, explains why the bull run may have more legs. He highlights market breadth, credit spreads, and rotation as signals of continued upside. They discuss Fed timing, a 3% inflation regime, AI capex and global opportunities. Short, data-driven takeaways on what could shape returns ahead.

Daniel Newman, tech analyst and CEO of Futurum Group with deep AI and digital transformation expertise, joins to argue AI is still in its earliest innings. They cover enterprise AI unlocking private data, the Nvidia–Eli Lilly tie-up and drug discovery, infrastructure bottlenecks, rising cybersecurity needs, and how AI will broaden market leadership beyond the Magnificent Seven.

Mark Tepper, founder and CEO of Strategic Wealth Partners and wealth-management strategist for entrepreneurs and athletes, joins to discuss shifting market sentiment. He explains why investor confidence is driving prices now. They cover midterm-year volatility risks, consumer strength early in 2026, positioning for drawdowns, Fed pressure, and hedging with gold in short, punchy segments.

Caleb Silver, experienced financial journalist and editor-in-chief of Investopedia who simplifies complex finance for retail investors. He discusses why curiosity beats confidence in investing. They cover affordability pressures, AI hype versus real revenue, tokenization and market structure changes, common behavioral mistakes, and investor worries heading into 2026.

This exchange is turning sustainability into real trading power… On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari sits down with Green Impact Exchange co-founder and CIO Dan Labovitz to discuss sustainable markets, carbon credits, and ESG investing. They explore how governance and verified environmental data help investors identify risks, distinguish truly sustainable companies, and bring transparency to carbon markets. Watch more episodes of Trader Talk here. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights, empowering you to navigate market volatility and secure your financial future.

Rita Soledad Fernandez-Polino, a former public school math teacher turned personal finance educator, used zero-based budgeting to transform her finances. She discusses committing to pay off $23,000 on a tight income, practical budget tactics like $20 weekly eating-out limits, cutting wasteful expenses, shifting from debt to investment, and teaching kids financial resilience.