Inside the ICE House

Eric Criscuolo, NYSE Market Strategist, recaps a volatile week as shifting headlines around Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and potential U.S. exit scenarios drove sharp market swings. Quarter‑end positioning and de‑escalation hopes fueled a strong rally, lifting the S&P 500 3% and snapping a five‑week losing streak. Tech regained leadership with broad gains across mega‑caps, semiconductors, and software, while energy lagged despite higher oil and easing global yields. Looking ahead, investors brace for key economic data, a critical Iran deadline, and the calm before earnings season ramps up.

Visa CMO Frank Cooper joins Inside the ICE House to discuss the company’s B2AI study, which examines the rise of AI agents as a new customer segment and highlights trust, control, and security as the key barriers to AI‑driven commerce. Cooper explains how Visa is using the findings to build trusted infrastructure that enables AI transactions while keeping humans at the center. The conversation also explores Visa’s evolving approach to sports and events marketing, from long‑standing global partnerships like the Olympics and World Cup to a broader shift from traditional sponsorship to fan‑focused, creator‑led experiences.

Sheena Gray, CEO of the Association of African American Financial Advisors (Quad‑A), joins Bilal Little to discuss the evolving role of Black advisors and the organization’s 25‑year legacy. Gray shares her career journey and explains how Quad‑A supports Black financial professionals—from HBCU students to veteran advisors—through advocacy, access, and community. The conversation explores shifts toward independence, the changing face of wealth, and the need for greater representation in advisory leadership.

In March Inside the ICE House aired eight new episodes. Episode 515: PR Newswire President Matt Brown on Reinventing Reach and the NYSE Partnership Episode 516: Radian CEO Rick Thornberry and Inigo's Richard Watson on a Defining Insurance Acquisition Episode 517: Martha Stewart on Business Success, Snoop Dogg's Style, and ScottsMiracle-Gro Markets in Focus: Geopolitical Risk, Oil Price Signals, Energy's Structural Boom Episode 518: Cyera CEO Yotam Segev on Securing Enterprise Data in the Expanding AI Era Episode 519: Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer on Saving Bars, Guiding Owners, and Driving Season 10 Episode 520: ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on Fighting Antisemitism and Impact of the TOV ETF Episode 521: AEM CEO Megan Tanel on How ConExpo/Con-Agg Powers Construction's Growth and Future

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is shaping the future of construction and manufacturing at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026. AEM President and CEO Megan Tanel goes Inside the ICE House from Las Vegas to discuss how the once‑every‑three‑years event drives billions in economic activity while spotlighting technology, workforce, and sustainability trends across the industry.

Michael Reinking, NYSE Senior Market Strategist, recaps a tumultuous week driven by escalating Middle East tensions and rapid swings in geopolitical rhetoric. Record-setting triple witching volume underscored investor uncertainty as the S&P 500 struggled to regain its 200‑day moving average despite sharp intraday reversals. Markets reacted violently to shifting headlines around Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and evolving U.S. deadlines, fueling both equity whipsaws and extreme moves in oil. Leadership rotated defensively, with energy and materials outperforming while mega‑cap tech and software felt renewed pressure.

Long before today’s transit systems became everyday routines, New York’s growth was propelled by ambitious railroads that stitched the region together through public investment and engineering daring. Historian Justin Rivers joins Anna Melo and NYSE archivist Dave D’Onofrio Inside the ICE House to trace how the New York Central, the High Line, and the Pennsylvania Railroad shaped the city’s architecture, commerce, and identity through bold expansions and dramatic transformations.

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt goes Inside the ICE House to explore how the ADL is tackling the rising and rapidly shifting threat of antisemitism. He reflects on how hatred has evolved from fringe extremism to viral online campaigns that challenge traditional defenses. Jonathan also breaks down the thinking behind the launch of the TOV ETF and its effort to spotlight companies that uphold democratic values.

Eric Criscuolo breaks down a week where markets were dominated by escalating conflict in the Middle East as strikes on major energy infrastructure drove fresh uncertainty and pushed oil and natural gas prices sharply higher. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, but hawkish projections and Chair Powell’s repeated emphasis on uncertainty fueled expectations that policy may remain restrictive longer than previously thought. Yields surged and equities softened, even as certain pockets of the market showed relative resilience amid broader volatility. Looking ahead, investors are watching a heavy slate of data, earnings, and central bank commentary as geopolitical tensions and inflation risks continue to shape market sentiment.

Devon Drew, founder and CEO of AssetLink, joins Bilal Little to discuss how his platform unifies fragmented data and applies AI to transform distribution for asset managers and advisors. He explains how automated intelligence, personalized outreach, and real‑time insights help solve long‑standing sales challenges in a crowded market. Drew highlights demographic shifts, agile breakaway firms, and evolving investment trends reshaping advisor behavior. He also touches on AssetLink’s newly granted patent and its push toward autonomous agent technology for future distribution.