Sunday, 13 September 2026
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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.
In the labyrinth of global finance, markets often present puzzles that defy easy explanation. Today, investors are grappling with one such enigma. The bond market, a barometer of economic health, is sending mixed signal…
The autism care economy is expanding across healthcare, technology, education, and behavioral services. As a result, investors are beginning to look at the companies serving it through a broader investment lens. On Sept…
The debate between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) never really ends. Both cryptos are down from their 2025 peaks. Bitcoin trades near $77,000 right now, backed heavily by institutional money and clear …
While large-cap technology companies, including the Magnificent Seven, often account for a substantial share of market-cap weighted index allocations, investors may consider a range of opportunities across the broader m…
Defiance ETFs has launched a new strategy today, bringing the Defiance KSM Israel 120 (ISRL) ETF to the broader ETF marketplace. The strategy adds to the single nation segment of the overall ETF landscape, a useful tool…
As the BRICS bloc expands, efforts by BRICS policymakers to increase global use of non-dollar currencies—particularly the Chinese renminbi—are accelerating. Washington should take note of how frustrations with the dolla…
In 2025, the engineering and construction industry’s early growth momentum was increasingly tested by emerging challenges as the year progressed: Real value added climbed to US$890 billion in the second quarter—a 1% inc…
This print beats the roughly 51.0 consensus flagged ahead of the release and lands the day after the NBS official PMI also improved, giving AUD traders confirmation from both the state weighted and export weighted surve…
The economy grew at a brisk 7.8% pace in the three months-ended June, data on Monday showed, driven by manufacturing, construction and services sectors. Household demand remained an ongoing source of strength.
Brazil and the United States formally restarted trade negotiations on Monday (August 31), following a stalemate triggered by tariff disputes. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Minister of Development, Industry…
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Direxion (NYSE: not specified) launched the Direxion Daily SK Hynix Bull 2X ETF (SKHL) on July 15, 2026. The fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 200% of the daily performance of the SK hyni…