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U.S. Markets Closed, But Futures Open 😬 

Here’s how the major assets from around the globe fared while U.S. traders were away. Overall, we are experiencing risk-off behavior, with stocks down and oil prices up. Luckily, we’ve got an expert today who’s going to break it all down. 🧑‍🏫 

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Cem Karsan joins Weekend Rip with Ben & Emil for a Special Holiday Episode to kick off recurring monthly Jam Sessions.

With June Opex (aka “Triple Witching”) looming on Friday, Ben, Emil, and Cem leave nothing on the table. In this can’t-miss episode, they cover:

• Cem’s updated outlook: Is the bounce back to all-time highs a trap?

• The bond market boogeyman: 10-year yields, psychological damage, and policy pressure.

• A volatility hot potato: Dealer flows, Vanna/Charm seasonings, Summer of George, and what's sizzling under the surface.

• Why the next decline may be slow and painful: Populism and how macro narratives are reshaping the tape.

• Fed vs. Trump being the real market battle: Liquidity drives everything, but who drives the Fed?

Whether you’re a trader, macro junkie, or just here for the vibes—this one’s a full-course volatility feast. Click the thumbnail below and enjoy! 👇️ 

Meet Your New Volatility Expert: Cem Karsan

Cem Karsan is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Kai Wealth and Kai Volatility Advisors, two Chicago-based investment firms. Kai Volatility Advisors is recognized for its global macro perspective and proprietary options analytics, which enable it to identify structural mispricings in volatility markets. Kai Wealth extends this philosophy into broader portfolio construction, offering bespoke, non-directional investment strategies designed to address the shortcomings of traditional 60/40 models in today’s complex market environment. 

With over two decades of experience in derivatives trading, Karsan has deep insight into how options market structure and flows drive the broader market. As a former options market-maker, his proprietary firm once handled roughly 13% of all S&P 500 options volume during the peak of the 2008 financial crisis—a testament to his influence and expertise in the complex world of volatility. Karsan’s knack for demystifying volatility dynamics has made him a sought-after voice among professional traders and sharp-eyed retail investors alike, and we’re excited to have his expert commentary as a key source of insights across the Stocktwits network.

To learn more about Kai Wealth, please visit https://kaiwealth.com/

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