# Market Volatility on The No Agenda Show Market Volatility comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** January 2009 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Oil Prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [Stock Market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), [Volatility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volatility.md), [Algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [Api](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/api.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [Citadel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citadel.md), [Coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md), [David Pakman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pakman.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### David Pakman, Trump Media and High Frequency Trading - **Episode:** [1891: We Need Memes!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-02 - **Time:** 31:47–39:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1891-we-need-memes/chapter/david-pakman-trump-media-and-high-frequency-trading.md Progressive commentator David Pakman detailed the financial implications of the Truth Social API, noting that Trump Media offers a discounted rate of $60,000 per month for three-year commitments. The discussion focuses on how high-frequency trading algorithms utilize millisecond advantages to execute trades based on market-moving announcements. The hosts speculate on the risks of AI misinterpreting typos in Trump's posts, which could lead to rapid financial losses. Keywords: [david pakman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-pakman.md), [trump media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump-media.md), [truth social](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/truth-social.md), [api](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/api.md), [high frequency trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-frequency-trading.md), [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [market volatility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-volatility.md) ### Energy Utility Liquidity Support, State Guarantees - **Episode:** [1484: Do It For Ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-08 - **Time:** 20:45–23:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1484-do-it-for-ukraine/chapter/energy-utility-liquidity-support-state-guarantees.md Energy utility companies and trading desks are facing liquidity crises due to extreme market volatility and high collateral requirements for futures contracts. The EU plans to update its framework to allow member states to provide rapid liquidity support and state guarantees. This intervention is seen as a taxpayer-funded bailout for highly leveraged energy traders. Keywords: [liquidity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/liquidity.md), energy traders, state guarantees, [market volatility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-volatility.md), [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md) ### Global Oil Markets, Coronavirus Lockdown Demand - **Episode:** [1333: Vaxxhole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-28 - **Time:** 3:41–5:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole/chapter/global-oil-markets-coronavirus-lockdown-demand.md Despite the Suez Canal blockage, global oil prices remain primarily influenced by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and reduced demand caused by international lockdowns. While a minor price increase occurred recently, analysts suggest that significant market effects will only manifest if the canal remains obstructed for weeks rather than days. Keywords: [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md), [coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md), [market volatility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-volatility.md), energy demand ### Political Fallout of the GameStop Trading Freeze - **Episode:** [1317: Mutants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1317-mutants.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-01 - **Time:** 1:17:15–1:21:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1317-mutants/chapter/political-fallout-of-the-gamestop-trading-freeze.md The White House has been cautious in its response to the GameStop situation, with Press Secretary Jen Psaki stating the economic team is monitoring the "market volatility." Critics have pointed out a potential conflict of interest, noting that Psaki's brother works for Citadel, one of the firms involved in the controversy. Retail investors continue to hold their positions, using the term "diamond hands" to signal their refusal to sell. Keywords: [jen psaki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jen-psaki.md), [citadel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citadel.md), [robinhood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robinhood.md), [market volatility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-volatility.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md) ### Stock Market Volatility and the VIX Index - **Episode:** [1006: Congressional Jignitty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1006-congressional-jignitty.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-08 - **Time:** 21:52–24:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1006-congressional-jignitty/chapter/stock-market-volatility-and-the-vix-index.md Financial analyst Stephanie Ruhle described the recent doubling of the VIX "fear index" as a devastating event for traders who were short on volatility. The market correction is discussed in the context of Janet Yellen handing over the Federal Reserve chairmanship to Jerome Powell and her subsequent comments regarding an "overheated" market. Keywords: vix index, [stock market crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market-crash.md), [stephanie ruhle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephanie-ruhle.md), [volatility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volatility.md), [janet yellen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-yellen.md) ### Plunge Protection Team and Market Manipulation - **Episode:** [934: Weaponized Tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/934-weaponized-tech.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-01 - **Time:** 2:21:28–2:29:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/934-weaponized-tech/chapter/plunge-protection-team-and-market-manipulation.md Investor Asher Edelman explains the "Plunge Protection Team," a group created under the Reagan administration to stabilize markets during crashes. Edelman suggests the team intervened the night of Trump's election to reverse a 600-point futures drop. The hosts discuss how this group, which includes the Fed and Treasury, operates without public records or audits. Keywords: [plunge protection team](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/plunge-protection-team.md), asher edelman, [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), vix, [volatility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volatility.md) ### Market Manipulation, Deutsche Bank Encounter - **Episode:** [556: Vape like a Ninja](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-13 - **Time:** 45:56–49:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/556-vape-like-a-ninja/chapter/market-manipulation-deutsche-bank-encounter.md Adam Curry shares an anecdote about meeting a Deutsche Bank executive at a spin class in Austin. When the banker asked if Curry was an "end the Fed" supporter, Curry jokingly pivoted to advocating for even more quantitative easing to avoid social awkwardness. The hosts discuss the "pump and dump" nature of current markets, where political theater is used to create volatility that benefits institutional investors. Keywords: [pump and dump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pump-and-dump.md), [market volatility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-volatility.md), [deutsche bank](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deutsche-bank.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [spin class](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spin-class.md) ### Oil Market Speculation, Domestic Production Psychology - **Episode:** [275: The New Normal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/275-the-new-normal.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-03 - **Time:** 31:11–37:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/275-the-new-normal/chapter/oil-market-speculation-domestic-production-psychology.md The discussion shifts to the difference between oil company interests and stock market speculators. While speculators profit from price volatility, oil companies prefer the stability of domestic "money machines" where they control the supply. The hosts argue that the psychology of the market would calm instantly if the U.S. committed to returning to 1970s-level production of 10 million barrels per day. Keywords: oil speculation, [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md), domestic drilling, [energy security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-security.md), price volatility ### Oil Price Predictions, Bandwagon Jumping Claims - **Episode:** [64: Carbon Credits and the CIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/64-carbon-credits-and-the-cia.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-03 - **Time:** 7:34–10:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/64-carbon-credits-and-the-cia/chapter/oil-price-predictions-bandwagon-jumping-claims.md A host addresses criticism regarding past predictions of oil reaching $200 a barrel when the price was actually $126. The discussion touches on the concept of being a "bandwagon jumper" in both financial markets and sports. Correspondence from the "East Coast Research Division" is mentioned in relation to these shifting market stances. 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