Best IWM Podcasts (2025)

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How new is the new world order, Margaret MacMillan? 39:21

5M ago39:21

39:21

We are witnessing changes in the world order which many thought we would never live to see. The US, long a bedrock of democracy, appears to go heading down an anti-democratic path. Traditional alliances are falling apart, while longtime enemies are drawing closer together. Meanwhile Europe, long a central player in geopolitics, seems increasingly s…

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Are the tech bros taking over the White House, Eoin Higgins? 31:02

5M ago31:02

31:02

Tech billionaires are exerting an enormous influence on the current Trump administration. It is not just Elon Musk and DOGE who are reshaping the American state. Behind the scenes, figures like Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and David Sacks are pushing an anti-regulation agenda and an anti-democratic entrepreneurial vision of politics. In this conve…

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What can we learn from the Peasants' War of 1525, Lyndal Roper? 45:30

5M ago45:30

45:30

We are living through a time of immense upheaval, with geopolitical, social, and economic shifts reshaping our world every day. However, this is not the first time humanity has faced such dramatic changes. In this episode, Misha Glenny and Eva Konzett are joined by historian Lyndal Roper to take us back 500 years to the Peasants' War of 1524–25 – t…

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Is Trump preparing a constitutional coup, Mark Medish? 41:12

5M ago41:12

41:12

In this episode of Future Discontinuous, we dive deep into the political turmoil following Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 46th President of the United States. From overhauls in US domestic policy to disruptions in global diplomacy, this episode breaks down Trump‘s dramatic reshaping of the world order. Together with Mark Medish, policy consulta…

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Are Ultra-Processed Foods the New Silent Killers, Rosie Boycott? 41:06

5M ago41:06

41:06

Ultra-Processed Foods lie at the heart of a global increase in a variety of chronic and fatal diseases from cancer to Type 2 Diabetes. The food industry has been pouring billions into convincing governments not to regulate these additives which make everything from baby food to burgers addictive, persuading customers to return for more. Rosie Boyco…

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Edmund Clark on Controlled Environments 32:45

6M ago32:45

32:45

How do modern conflicts change the way artists respond to warfare? In this bonus episode, Edmund Clark discusses his experiences of depicting life for those who are living in controlled environments. In this wide-ranging conversation with Rebecca Newell, Head of Art at Imperial War Museums, we touch on many of the themes explored over series three,…

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Who has a plan for peace in the Middle East, Dahlia Scheindlin? 49:12

6M ago49:12

49:12

The flood of headlines about the war in Israel and Gaza can feel overwhelming. Season two of Future Discontinuous kicks off with an episode examining the current state of the conflict, highlighting geopolitical dynamics and influential players. In conversation with Dahlia Scheindlin, hosts Eva Konzett and Misha Glenny explore Israeli public opinion…

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Sanjeev Bhaskar on Dreams and Nightmares 30:36

6M ago30:36

30:36

How do we begin to understand how civilians felt in a time of war? We often look to diaries and poetry - but today we look to the surrealist artists that sought to make sense of the most extreme times imaginable. Actor Sanjeev Bhaskar is taken on a specially curated tour of the Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Gallery by Iris Vasey - to discover…

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Geoff Norcott on Technology & Innovation 33:12

6M ago33:12

33:12

What did it take to capture 20th Century warfare on film - and how were they used in the war effort? Geoff Norcott joins curator James Taylor for a personalised tour of the artworks on display at the Imperial War Museum, London. From reconnaissance missions by air to the cameramen risking their lives on the ground, images from this time have endure…

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Rachel Parris on Protest and Propaganda 35:44

6M ago35:44

35:44

Is there anything new in modern propaganda? Comedian Rachel Parris discovers how governments and protesters have always pulled on the public's emotional heartstrings across the 20th and 21st centuries. From shock tactics to satire, art curator Sarah Holdaway guides Rachel on a personalised tour of the Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Gallery - a…

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Carl Miller on The War Dead and Wounded 43:15

7M ago43:15

43:15

What did artists and photographers choose to show us of the horrors of the front line? And how did Governments seek to curb what its citizens could see? Carl Miller (The Kill List) travels from the trenches of France to modern day Iraq, via the paintings and photography on display at the Blavtnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries at Imperial War …

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Susan Wokoma explores The Home Front 33:25

7M ago33:25

33:25

How did British society react to the sudden increase of women in the workforce during the First World War? Or the thousands of colonial volunteers brought over to fight Nazism? Susan Wokoma (Chewing Gum, Cheaters) is given a personal guided tour by IWM curator Geoff Spender, as the actor discovers the artists and photographers behind those stories …

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Helen Lewis on Destruction and Reconstruction 43:33

7M ago43:33

43:33

How have artists, filmmakers and photographers shaped our understanding of wars and conflict? Journalist and writer Helen Lewis explores the recently-opened Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography Galleries at Imperial War Museum, London. From No Man's Land to mushroom clouds, Helen discovers the people that have interpreted over a hundred years of con…

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Conflict Of Interest is back 1:22

7M ago1:22

1:22

More conflicts explained in a brand new series focusing on the role of art, film and photography in depicting warfare across the Twentieth Century. This time featuring: Broadcaster Helen Lewis Actor Sanjeev Bhaskar Comedian Rachel Parris Writer Carl Miller (‘The Kill List’) Actor Susan Wokoma Comedian Geoff Norcott New episodes from 3rd January - i…

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Do we have to destroy the environment to save it, Julie Klinger? 41:18

8M ago41:18

41:18

It is no news that humanity will have to extract enormous amounts of rare earths and other critical raw materials to move away from carbon-based economies. In episode four of Future Discontinuous, hosts Misha and Eva invite Julie Klinger, who studies the geopolitics of resource usage, to discuss the pitfalls of the green energy transition, whether …

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What does the fall of Assad mean for Russia, Mark Galeotti? 41:44

8M ago41:44

41:44

Making sense of the current geopolitical moment is no easy undertaking. In the third episode of Future Discontinuous, hosts Misha Glenny and Eva Konzett invite prolific author, historian, and Russia expert Mark Galeotti on the podcast. Together with their guest, they try to illuminate the murky waters of Russia’s foreign policy, the repercussions o…

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Why do we need a world government, Nils Gilman? 41:31

8M ago41:31

41:31

In the second episode of Future Discontinuous, hosts Misha Glenny and Eva Konzett are joined by historian Nils Gilman, COO of the Berggruen Institute in Los Angeles. Together with their guest, they take a deep dive into the national, the global, and the planetary, and discuss how the outbreak of the Black Death in the 1300s differed from COVID-19, …

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What does another Trump presidency mean for global politics, Stephen Walt? 46:52

8M ago46:52

46:52

In the first episode of Future Discontinuous, hosts Misha Glenny (IWM) and Eva Konzett (FALTER) welcome international relations scholar and Harvard Professor Stephen Walt. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the US elections and their implications for the international stage. Against the backdrop of heightened global tensions, what does th…

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Trailer: What to expect from Future Discontinuous 1:07

8M ago1:07

1:07

Feeling lost in a crumbling world? In Future Discontinuous, hosts Misha Glenny and Eva Konzett explore global challenges with top thinkers. From climate tech to geopolitics, they seek answers to whether humanity can reverse decline or face conflict. Join them to navigate uncharted waters with hope. Our hosts Misha Glenny is the Rector of the Instit…

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 10 - Sean Schuitman 39:17

2y ago39:17

39:17

Welcome to the 10th episode of our podcast - The High Line - IWM Racing Network. Meet the team that brings you the iRacing Warrior Motorsport racing league as well as the Tech4Troops Cup series on iRacing. This week: Introductions as well as meeting the winner of the Tech4Troops Cup race at Kansas Speedway, Sean Schuitman.A bit about his life growi…

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 9 - Joey Doucette 1:11:03

2y ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Welcome to the 9th episode of our podcast - The High Line - IWM Racing Network. Meet the team that brings you the iRacing Warrior Motorsport racing league as well as the Tech4Troops Cup series on iRacing. This week: Introductions as well as meeting the winner of the Tech4Troops Cup All Star Race at North Wilkesboro, Joey Doucette.A bit about his li…

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 8 - Chris Worrell 49:27

2y ago49:27

49:27

Welcome to the 8th episode of our podcast - The High Line - IWM Racing Network. Meet the team that brings you the iRacing Warrior Motorsport racing league as well as the Tech4Troops Cup series on iRacing. This week: Introductions as well as meeting the winner of last weeks Tech4Troops Cup race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Chris Worrell.A bit a…

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 7 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

Welcome to the 7th episode of our podcast - The High Line - IWM Racing Network. Meet the team that brings you the iRacing Warrior Motorsport racing league as well as the Tech4Troops Cup series on iRacing. This week: Introductions as well as the team talking about this week in racing. Rick, John, Mike and Elliott discuss our take on the events at Wo…

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 6 - Jason Parker with Tech4Troops 55:33

2y ago55:33

55:33

Welcome to the 6th episode of our podcast - The High Line - IWM Racing Network. Meet the team that brings you the iRacing Warrior Motorsport racing league as well as the Tech4Troops Cup series on iRacing. This week: Introductions as well as meeting Jason Parker from Tech For Troops. Jason gives some insight into the mission of Tech For Troops, his …

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 5 - Alonzo King 56:21

2y ago56:21

56:21

Welcome to the 5th episode of our podcast - The High Line - IWM Racing Network. Meet the team that brings you the iRacing Warrior Motorsport racing league as well as the Tech4Troops Cup series on iRacing. This week: Introductions as well as meeting the winner of last weeks Tech4Troops Cup race at Richmond International Raceway, Alonzo King.A bit ab…

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 4 - Ty Bostick 51:13

2y ago51:13

51:13

Welcome to the 4th episode of our podcast - The High Line - IWM Racing Network. Meet the team that brings you the iRacing Warrior Motorsport racing league as well as the Tech4Troops Cup series on iRacing. This week: Introductions as well as meeting the winner of last weeks Tech4Troops Cup race at Nashville Superspeedway, Ty Bostick. Also, our take …

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 3 - Harley Barletta 46:53

2y ago46:53

46:53

Introductions as well as meeting the winner of last weeks Tech4Troops Cup race at Daytona - Harley Barletta. Also, our take on Kansas for both Cup and Trucks as well as our weekly segment Clear/Not Clear. Finally, a preview of the upcoming NASCAR race at Darlington before we head to Nashville Superspeed for the Tech4Troops Cup Series event - brough…

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 2 - Luke Bullard 53:24

2+ y ago53:24

53:24

Welcome to the 2nd episode of our podcast - The High Line - IWM Racing Network. Meet the team that brings you the iRacing Warrior Motorsport racing league as well as the Tech4Troops Cup series on iRacing. This week: Introductions as well as meeting the winner fo last weeks Tech4Troops Cup race at Las Vegas - Luke Bullard. Also, our take on Dover fo…

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The High Line - IWM Racing Network Season 1 Episode 1 42:53

2+ y ago42:53

42:53

Welcome to the inaugural podcast of the The High Line - IWM Racing Network. Meet the team that brings you the iRacing Warrior Motorsport racing league as well as the Tech4Troops Cup series on iRacing. This week: Introductions as well as our take on Talladega for both Cup and Xfinity as well as our weekly segment Clear/Not Clear. Finally, a preview …

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Ukraine, with Sophie Duker 54:40

3y ago54:40

54:40

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shocked the world. But what is the history behind this devastating war, and where did it all begin? In this special episode of Conflict of Interest, we explored Ukraine’s recent past, from the collapse of the Soviet Union to Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Guests in this episode were comedian …

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The Falklands Conflict, with Katherine Parkinson 53:29

3y ago53:29

53:29

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict. But why did the United Kingdom, steered by Margaret Thatcher, send its Navy to defend the Falklands, a tiny group of islands over 8,000 miles from Britain? Why were the islands so important to Argentina and its government? And what are the prospects for reconciliation forty years later…

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The Vietnam War, with Cerys Matthews 56:14

3y ago56:14

56:14

The Vietnam War is one of the twentieth century’s most well-known conflicts. It has become a buzzword for military failure, synonymous with the most horrific aspects of irregular warfare between states and guerilla forces, and has had a profound impact on politics and popular culture in the United States and around the world. But why did America ge…

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The Korean War, with Eddie Izzard 57:17

3+ y ago57:17

57:17

Why is Korea divided between North and South? Who was Kim Jong Un’s grandfather Kim Il Sun, and what did he want? Why did the United Nations intervene in Korea? And did the Korean War really almost go nuclear? In this episode we were joined by celebrated stand up comedian, writer, actor and activist Eddie Izzard, in a special recording that took pl…

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The Mau Mau Uprising, with Nikita Gill 50:54

3+ y ago50:54

50:54

The Mau Mau Uprising was another lesser-known conflict that took place during the end of the British Empire between Kenyan insurgents and British forces. We ask questions like, What does Mau Mau actually mean? What happened in Britain’s detention camps? What was decolonisation? And what is the legacy of the conflict today? In this episode we were j…

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The Malayan Emergency, with Phil Wang 46:44

3+ y ago46:44

46:44

Few are aware of the secretive conflict that took place in the jungles of Malaysia in the 1940s and 1950s between British colonial forces and communist guerillas. So what tactics were used by both sides? Why was it called an Emergency and not a War? What happened to ordinary civilians caught in the crossfire? And why did this conflict become so imp…

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The Berlin Wall, with Russell Tovey 40:34

3+ y ago40:34

40:34

The Berlin Wall was one of the most important symbols of the Cold War, signifying the division of Europe into communist East and capitalist West. But why was the Wall built? How did it affect the lives of ordinary Berliners? And how did it come crashing down in 1989? In this episode we were joined by Russell Tovey, renowned actor who has starred in…

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Conflict of Interest: Series 2 1:57

3+ y ago1:57

1:57

In this brand new series of Conflict of Interest, high-profile guests ask the simple questions about the world’s most complex conflicts from the Cold War era.

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Before The War – Syria, with musician Jake Shuker 17:06

3+ y ago17:06

17:06

Singer and guitarist Jake Shuker was nine when he first discovered death metal, despite the genre being banned in Syria. From that moment on he was hooked. He formed death metal band Maysaloon as a teenager living in Damascus, before being forced to leave the city as war escalated around him. If you’d like to see a visualisation of Jake’s story, he…

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Before The War - Yemen, with artist Murad Subay 12:52

3+ y ago12:52

12:52

In this special episode of Conflict of Interest, artist Murad Subay tells his story of Yemen before the war, finding art as a teenager before sparking a street art movement that saw men, women and children painting the streets of their homes. If you'd like to see a visualisation of Murad's story, head over to @thefakepan. You can find out more abou…

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Before The War - Afghanistan, with artist Samira Kitman 18:46

3+ y ago18:46

18:46

In this special episode of Conflict of Interest, we hear what Afghanistan was like for a young girl growing up in Kabul before the Taliban retook power - a girl who dreamed of being a famous artist. Calligrapher and miniaturist Samira Kitman discovered art as a young woman, allowing her to travel the world before threats to her freedom and fear of …

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9/11, with Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire (RedHanded) 1:07:01

4y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

In this bonus episode of Conflict of Interest podcast, marking the twentieth anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001, we examine this monumental moment in history which profoundly impacted the world of war and conflict, and the way we live our lives today. Our guests Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala, hosts of the true crime podcast RedHan…

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Eye on the Market. 8/22/21, XLU at all time highs. XBI hitting bottom. Oil related sectors retreating. 24:51

4y ago24:51

24:51

Welcome all once again. The stock market keeps pushing up. IWM is bouncing off the bottom of the range. EWZ and EWW are looking for support. The energy sector pushing retreats to the downside. Oil tested lows and looking to find support. XOP and XLE pull back. SMH broke the top of the range and comes back in. FXI and EEM are basing out for a move-u…

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Eye on the Market. 8/15/21 SPY Hitting ATHs. EWZ at reversal price range. FXI and EEM turning bullish. 30:09

4y ago30:09

30:09

Welcome all once again. The stock market pushes up late last week. IWM is still in the middle of the range. EWZ and EWW in reversal mode. The energy sector pushing up slowly. Oil tested lows and holding its strength. XOP and XLE are looking bullish. SMH broke the top of the range. FXI and EEM are basing out for a move up. Become a Patron!">Join Tra…

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Eye on the Market. 8/08/21 QQQ and SPY Hitting ATHs. IWM lagging. FXI and EEM could turn bullish. 30:09

4y ago30:09

30:09

Welcome all once again. The stock market pushes up late last week. IWM is still in the middle of the range. EWZ and EWW in retrace mode. The energy sector pushing up slowly. Oil tested lows and holding its strength. XOP and XLE are looking bullish. SMH is breaking the top of the range. Become a Patron!">Join Trade Doc Patreon for move videos and tr…

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Eye on the Market. 8/01/21 Markets Hitting ATHs. IWM lagging. XLV is bullish for the time being. 29:48

4y ago29:48

29:48

Welcome all once again. The stock market pushes up late last week. IWM back to the middle of the range, a possible breakout to ATH. EWZ in retrace mode. Formed a short-term double bottom. The energy sector pushing up slowly. Oil tested lows and holding its strength. XOP and XLE are looking bullish. SMH is breaking the top of the range. Gold and GDX…

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Eye on the Market. 7/25/21 Markets Hitting ATHs. IWM lagging. XLV is bullish for the time being. 29:30

4y ago29:30

29:30

Welcome all once again. The stock market pushes up late last week. IWM hit the bottom for a possible breakout to ATH. EWZ in consolidation mode. Formed a short-term double bottom. The energy sector pushing up slowly. Oil tested lows and holding its strength. XLY and XLE are looking bullish.II Join Trade Doc Patreon for move videos and trades. https…

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Northern Ireland, with James Graham 44:23

4y ago44:23

44:23

So far, Conflict of Interest has examined wars in far-flung parts of the world like Yemen and Afghanistan. But in our final episode, we'll explore one much closer to home. When did ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland begin, and what was it like to live through them? Who were the IRA, and what happened on Bloody Sunday? And with the Good Friday agree…

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Eye on the Market. 7/04/21 Markets late week push. XLV and XLY looking bullish. 26:56

4y ago26:56

26:56

Welcome all once again.The stock market pushes up late last week. IWM hit the top for a possible breakout.EWZ in pull-back mode. Formed a short-term double top.The energy sector pushing up slowly. Oil is holding its strength.XLV and XLYI are looking bullish.Look out for a new podcast. Crypto Weekend with Trade Doc debuted Saturday. It's a long segm…

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Yemen, with Munya Chawawa 49:39

4y ago49:39

49:39

Until recently, Yemen was seen as a remote part of the world that many Westerners knew very little about, perhaps beyond the book-turned-film 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' and a Friends episode where Chandler moves to 15 Yemen Road. But in the last few years, the conflict there has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with millions…

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Eye on the Market. 6/28/21 Markets late week push. FXI, XBI and EEM looking bullish. 27:20

4y ago27:20

27:20

Welcome all once again. The stock market pushes up late last week. IWM hit the top of the channel and remain there for a possible breakout. EWZ in pull-back mode. Formed a short-term double top. The energy sector pushing up slowly. Oil is holding its strength. RSX and INDA in consolidation mode. EEM, FXI and XBI are looking bullish. Look out for a …

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