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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…