A listener once joked the Cem is from the future and that doesn't feel far off.! As always, Cem brings his unique understanding of the options and derivatives market to shed light on the short term flows impacting stocks and bonds. Maggie's also gets his take on what Trump's first 100 days might look like, where he sees risks building, and how investors can prepare for what he sees as the long term trend of higher inflation and higher rates. Warning - something will break. Don't miss out on future episodes - get on the list here: https://maggielake.markets/notify-me Connect with me on Substack: https://maggielake.substack.com Connect with me on Twitter: https://x.com/maggielake

00:00 - Introduction: Volatility and Market Insights with Cem Karsan 00:30 - Post-Election Market Trends and Liquidity Flows 03:23 - Counter-Trend Rally or Something More? 05:55 - Positioning and Sentiment in 2025 Markets 08:41 - Options and Derivatives: Their Role in Price Action 13:43 - Rising Treasury Yields and Inflation Risks 18:25 - Long-Term Interest Rates: Breaking Points Ahead? 22:27 - Populism, Fiscal Stimulus, and Inflation Trends 30:26 - Yield Curve Control: Can It Work in This Environment? 37:13 - Closing Thoughts: Navigating a Post-Election Year *We know you get this, but gotta say it anyway - this show is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Episode 06: How To Navigate This New Era of Volatility | with Cem Karsan

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