Monday, 2 November 2026
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The surge in U.S. Treasury yields to multi-year highs has emerged as the dominant market narrative in August 2026, fundamentally reshaping investor behavior and portfolio allocations. The 10-year Treasury yield has clim…
On Feb. 28, the US and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran. Within days, Iran responded militarily, then economically by dramatically clogging the flow of oil, gas and other goods through the Strait of Hormuz.
So you're looking for top-rated AI mutual funds to cash in on the current gold rush into artificial intelligence without buying individual stock? After reading, you'll know which funds have a proven track record and mig…
Real-world asset tokenization has quietly become the most consequential structural shift in crypto markets in 2026. And the numbers are finally big enough to demand serious attention.
Over the past few years, equity income ETFs have certainly seemed to pick up steam among the broader investment community. Sure, these strategies are income-oriented approaches, but that may not be the sole reason why f…
The formal job market accelerated in July with a net increase in more jobs with formal contracts compared to the previous month. All sectors saw an increase in the net number of new positions, with industry being one of…
For advisors and investors still seeking to amplify their portfolio’s diversification and inflation resilience, commodities can help meet the moment. However, some commodities may be especially well-positioned to take a…
The precious metal rallies Gold is showing signs of life. After suffering its worst quarterly return in more than a decade amid rising yields and other pressures, gold has rebounded roughly 15% since June. However, it r…
Westinghouse, which is 49% owned by Cameco Corp. (CCJ), recently achieved initial criticality for its eVinci microreactor this month, marking a notable milestone for advanced nuclear deployment. Key Takeaways Westinghou…
British companies registered their strongest confidence reading since March this month, supported by a more favourable assessment of the economy, a fresh survey indicated, aligning with other recent data pointing to a b…
The stronger than expected reading reinforces the case for a BOJ rate hike as soon as its September 17-18 meeting, with the core-core gauge the central bank watches most closely now sitting just 2 basis points shy of an…
In an ETF ecosystem that grows with each passing day, investors have plenty of viable options to meet specific goals and mitigate challenges. As concentration risk looms and the need for diversification grows, internati…
Bitcoin exposure has powered early gains in the Porter & Company Porter Portfolio Index ETF (PCPP). The fund has grown to $23.9 million in assets less than three months after its launch, according to ETF Database data. …
On this final episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1X Shares (NVDU) and the Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 2X Shares (NVDD) with Chuck J…
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) crossed $100 billion in assets this month, marking a major milestone for the equal-weight ETF. Unlike the traditional S&P 500, which gives its largest companies the biggest por…
NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Bank of Montreal ("BMO") announced today (i) its intention to redeem all of the outstanding securities of its MicroSectorsTM FANG+™ Index 3× Leveraged ETNs due January 8, 2038, CUSIP: 063…
During the trading week ending August 21, Bitcoin rallied as the White House renewed its push for passage of the Clarity Act. That bounce implied that this week would be a test for the durability of Bitcoin’s rebound – …
Heading into Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings, the capital markets wondered if the vaunted chipmaking giant Nvidia still has its mojo. Despite rallying to atmospheric levels over the past three years, this massive upside is alre…
Bitcoin has rebounded sharply from the low-$60,000s to around $80,000, gaining nearly 20% last week in one of its strongest weekly moves in years. The rally appears to reflect several forces working together: improving …
Inflation remains a hot topic, directly impacting everything from your grocery bill to interest rates. As of the latest data, two key inflation gauges — the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and the Co…
The state of the crypto ETF market and a remarkable ETF growth story headlined this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Roxanna Islam, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi, followed by Robert Hum of S…
Key Takeaways The July jobs report headline (-23,000 payrolls and a combined -103,000 in prior-month revisions) glances over a more nuanced picture: layoffs remain historically low and job openings remain plentiful. Thi…
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (FNDX) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several to…
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its two-way price moves for the second straight day and trades above $4,650 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The commodity remains within striking distance of its highest level since May 14 …