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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…
Six days from now, Kevin Warsh will stand before the most scrutinized lectern in global finance for the first time as Federal Reserve Chair — and unlike every keynote his predecessors delivered from this same spot at Ja…
In Part I of Indexing Redefined, the foundational strategies comprising Research Affiliates’ fundamental indexing methodology (RAFI) were introduced. More specifically, the article explained how fundamental indexing dif…
Advisors did not slow down on exchange-traded funds in the second quarter. They added more of them, and pointed the money somewhere new, according to AdvizorPro’s Q2 2026 RIA ETF Trends report. Key Takeaways: Advisor ET…
Two of the most significant government-led nuclear energy programs are illustrating how quickly the advanced nuclear field is expanding. The Nuclear Energy Launch Pad added 13 reactor and fuel cycle technology projects …
Dalian iron ore futures climbed for a second day, driven by positive Chinese factory activity data that boosted demand expectations.
Treasury’s pivot toward long-bond buybacks gives duration buyers their first clear green light in months — and the November midterms may add a second leg. Key takeaways Treasury’s decision to at least double 10- to 30-y…
Investing can feel very good when things are going well. It can also feel very not good when things are not going well. Case in point: If you were investing (or, let’s be honest here, speculating) in crypto in the fall …
Usually, when investors are investing in a tech stock these days, it’s because the company is well-positioned to benefit from embracing AI. Of course, AI adoption comes in multiple shades, such as new models, cloud comp…
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. …