AI and international equities featured prominently in last week’s top stories, as did small-caps. Other topics included in the top five were bonds and Fidelity’s market outlook for the rest of the year. Todd Shriber’s a…
Read more →Steep declines in housebuilding and engineering work have led to the biggest plunge in UK construction activity since May 2020, according to a survey of building companies.
Read more →WASHINGTON—US President Donald Trump heads to China this week for his long-awaited summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Expectations are modest. On both sides, decision-making is highly concentrated in the top lead…
Read more →Many sought-after metals have been logging significant price growth in recent months, and lithium is no exception. Key Takeaways: The price of lithium did quite well in August, as did the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP…
Read more →Midstream energy infrastructure has demonstrated notable defensiveness during a period of heightened macro volatility. This resilience is supported by durable cash flow characteristics that distinguish the segment from …
Read more →The ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) tracks uranium miners, nuclear utilities, and small modular reactor developers. The fund’s underlying index gained 9.02% in August, according to data from VettaFi. …
Read more →The potential of overstretched valuations in U.S. equities that could eventually mean-revert is just one reason more investors are gravitating towards international equities. There’s no shortage of funds that can addres…
Read more →The Range Global Coal Index ETF (COAL) climbed 23.4% in August, outpacing both broad market equities and energy sector peers. During the month, the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) climbed 2.7%, while the State…
Read more →T. Rowe Price launched a new securitized credit ETF on Thursday. The T. Rowe Price Securitized Income ETF (TSCZ) began trading on NYSE Arca with a competitive 0.20% expense ratio, according to a company announcement. Th…
Read more →CATE crypto has seen a sudden resurgence in popularity as it climbed nearly 80% in a week. At the time of writing, CateCoin is trading near $0.000000126, still almost 99% below its November 2021 all-time high of approxi…
Read more →The Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) had a strong August, thanks to impressive performances by its holdings in the consumer discretionary, materials and technology sectors. BATT rose from $14.34 at the en…
Read more →Oil and gas prices have certainly been crucial to the market this year, and energy ETFs like OILT have been moving as a result. Key Takeaways: The Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (OILT) is delivering strong results, w…
Read more →As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows…
Read more →The saying “May you live in interesting times” is becoming relevant in the bond market for all the wrong reasons. “Interesting” usually means “trouble.” Fortunately, advisors and fixed income investors have avenues for …
Read more →Thus far in 2026, small-caps have come back in a big way. As mega-cap tech concentration continues to push broad U.S. market valuations to the brink of historical highs, investors are seeking alternative paths for growt…
Read more →This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We h…
Read more →International equity ETFs and currency hedging strategies were the focus on this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Maria Rahni, senior director and equities product manager at New York Life Investments, follow…
Read more →Emerging markets equities and the related ETFs are delivering some impressive performances this year. Still, savvy advisors and investors look beyond the headlines. Some of the most popular index-based emerging markets …
Read more →With inflation and interest rates dominating market discourse these days, it may be a good time for investors to consider how they go about building fixed income exposure. After all, there are certainly some strategies …
Read more →The international environment remains volatile, and the euro area – an open economy that is well integrated into global supply chains and international financial markets – could face strains ahead. While the acute risk …
Read more →The active ETF universe grows week by week, with active ETF launches a key driver of overall ETF growth. Firms like T. Rowe Price have leaned heavily into the active ETF race, with funds ranging from equities to fixed i…
Read more →The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gained 7.4% in August, according to State Street. That was the best performance among the 11 Select Sector SPDR funds that track the S&P 500. Oil and gas stocks power…
Read more →Given that gold has found itself back on the menu for many advisors and investors, it is worth exploring the factors driving the metal’s recent rally. Yes, behavioral trends and retail demand are fueling part of the sur…
Read more →Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman will address a press conference at 03:00 GMT, following the announcement of the monetary policy decision on Wednesday.
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