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The start of 2024 has been marked by record issuance in bonds both in the public and private...

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The demand for nuclear energy is continuing at a rapid pace, and more countries are becoming...

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Uranium has been one of the best-performing commodities in 2023. That upside should continue in...

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ETFs with exposure to Australia’s lithium industry will provide investors with growth...

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The 60/40 portfolio composed of stocks and bonds, respectively, has somewhat fallen to the...

A report by global research firm IndexBox is forecasting exponential growth for the copper market...

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Worsening deflation is putting the Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X ETF (YINN B) in bear mode....

The global demand for alternative energy sources can help boost soybean prices in 2024,...

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Gold has been pushing above the $2,100 price mark recently. But the precious metal’s rally...

The anticipation of lower interest rates may cause some concern about falling yields for fixed...

Global acceptance of nuclear power as an alternate energy source is continuing to grow, providing...

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Gold prices continue to push to higher heights, instilling a bullish sentiment among the capital...

After a 2023 marked by a comeback in the stock market despite higher-for-longer interest rates,...

The capital markets are already pricing in rate cuts ahead of 2024, causing yields to fall. One...

The recent rate pause by the Federal Reserve is bringing optimism to the capital markets that...

Cloud computing has been one of the hot themes in 2023’s big tech comeback. But its...

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The global effort to ramp up alternative energy use is putting nuclear power back into the...

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The global transition to alternative energy sources is evident in China’s push to lower its...

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The new year should bring a considerable degree of uncertainty, which should warrant more asset...

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Demand for nuclear power as an alternative means of energy is pushing uranium prices to record...

Microsoft recently hired key leadership to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) research...

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ExxonMobil is pivoting to the electric vehicle market with a focus on lithium mining. This...

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Geopolitical factors in the Middle East are pushing oil prices higher in the short term. But the...

As the capital markets delve even deeper into the holiday season, short-term trading...

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Worldwide acceptance of nuclear energy in terms of safety will continue to be a top-of-mind issue...

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Small-caps equities can make a pronounced move to the upside. This is especially so after the...

Rising interest rates and inflation have kept emerging markets (EM) bulls from charging. But an...

Higher-for-longer interest rates paired with geopolitical factors are increasing demand for gold....

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Tesla’s stock has fallen 20% the past month as bears continue to apply pressure following...

The Chinese government’s stimulus measures appear to be having a tangible effect on...

Soybean prices have been staying steady as the 2023 harvest starts coming to a close. Continued...

Q3 earnings continued to highlight big tech’s 2023 comeback with Microsoft edging out its...

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Geopolitical factors stemming from the Middle East are certainly going to make for more volatile...

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Sugar prices continue their upward journey to new highs, but that shouldn’t prevent...

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The global race to secure critical minerals is continuing as the European Union (EU) ramps up its...

Rising yields have undoubtedly done a number on bond prices, but they open up bearish...

sHigh interest rates are keeping the residential real estate market in flux. This is due to...

Market uncertainty can certainly spill over into an investor’s portfolio. If growth...

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Big tech has obviously been a major mover for the stock market in 2023. With third quarter...

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Both corn and soybean prices have been feeling downward pressure all year, leaving little room...

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In an effort to continue sparking economic growth, the government of China could add an...

Inflation is continues its stay in the current macroeconomic environment. As such, the threat of...

Argentina’s drought is putting pressure on soybean and wheat prices. Further cuts in supply...

With yields rising in the current high-rate environment, there’s a plethora of...

Uranium prices continue to show strength in the early going of October. That is giving short-term...

The third quarter saw the energy sector surge, outpacing the majority of the S&P 500 while...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the hot trends this year. But it won’t be a...

China continues to work out its real estate issues. But keeping the second largest economy afloat...

When it comes to its energy initiatives, China is literally looking to clean up its act. More...

A government budget that’s friendly toward aerospace and defense (A&D) can prove...

The transition to critical minerals will require a hefty dose of funding. The Department of...

Higher interest rates aren’t just a thorn in the side of prospective residential real...

Geopolitical forces, harsh climate, and other factors contributed to a rough third quarter- for...

Though time will continue to reveal its staying power, environmental, social, and governance...

The narrative of a potential recession keeps on fading into the background. While interest rates...

Silver serving as a store of value as a precious metal and its industrial usage is helping buoy...

The India West Journal reported that the United States and India are looking to collaborate on...

In the shadow of a big tech market rally lurks oil prices, which have been rallying as equities...

Regardless of the product, consumers are more apt to make a purchase when they’re presented...

Semiconductors manufacturing has become even more imperative, particularly with the growing...

Oil is not the only essential commodity that’s been rising as of late. In certain parts of...

More capital investment in uranium projects is expected to rise as sentiment improves globally....

Stronger-than-expected supply should continue to push corn and soybean prices lower. This may put...

The S&P 500 has fallen almost 3% within the past month, highlighting the volatility that...

China continues to strive towards self-reliance, and its premier reaffirmed that notion recently....

2023’s market rally continues to center itself on the big tech comeback with certain themes...

The Federal Reserve recently stated that monetary policy will stay tight for longer than...

China’s goal of self-reliance will certainly rely on innovation. Right now, the...

While the spotlight has been on technology for much of 2023’s market rally, energy...

When it comes to sheer equities performance over the last 30 years, there’s no denying the...

The government plays a pivotal role in providing the necessary funding to help kick-start and...

Russia, a top exporter in wheat, is coming off a bumper harvest, which should inject a healthy...

Fund managers have been avoiding emerging markets (EM), especially when it comes to China....

Uranium has been one of the top-performing commodities this year as the use of nuclear power...

Stronger-than-expected consumer spending in China could hint at early signs of a recovery as the...

As fund managers rethink their strategy on emerging markets (EM), one consideration advisors and...

Rising interest rates have been great for yield seekers in fixed income, but for bullish bond...

Confidence is returning to the bond markets and one sign is corporations’ willingness to...

The consumer price index (CPI) continues to climb, but gold has been maintaining its resiliency...

Rich in critical minerals like nickel, Indonesia is ready to start working with United States on...

A combination of harsh weather conditions and now the demand for clean energy could keep sugar...

Just getting core bond exposure in today’s market environment won’t be enough to...

Apple’s stock had been climbing in 2023 until August hit. This has given bearish traders an...

High food prices aren’t relenting and harsh weather conditions should continue to keep them...

Seeing that inflation might be sticking around for awhile, investors are starting to pile into...

Volatility during the month of September could pave the way for defensive portfolio moves, which...

In September, where volatility can strike at any time, investors will want the safety cushion of...

Central banks in Latin America have already started to reduce interest rates as inflation numbers...

Despite its current challenges with addressing economic growth, China’s consumers continued...

Nations like Japan and the United Kingdom are looking to shore up the demand for critical...

Gold prices have been steadily falling as spring was turning into summer, but as fall gets...

Corn price traders may want to keep closer tabs on Brazil after it took the top spot from the...

The global race to obtaining critical minerals should only rise as the reliance on clean energy...

An end-of-August rally could portend to more strength for U.S. equities heading into the fall,...

Calls for the government of China to implement more tangible stimulus measures to revitalize...

Given its key role in the global transition to renewable energy sources, copper has been...

Given their overall credit risk versus safer government debt, corporate bonds may not get enough...

With the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) usage, semiconductor technology plays a...

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Drought has been plaguing the country of India this year, putting upward price pressure on...

As the residential real estate market works itself out amid high interest rates, there are other...

Sticky and stubborn inflation could keep yields elevated for some time, but as the Federal...

As the Chinese government continues to wrestle with its economic woes, exchange traded fund (ETF)...

The S&P 500 is up about 15% for the year, taking a lead on the Russell 2000 index, which is...

The market rally might be taking a breather in the month of August, but the growth prospects of...

Large cap equities have been leading the 2023 market rally with the S&P 500 up 15%, but at...

More evidence is suggesting that world views on nuclear power are starting to change. Sweden is...

High interest rates begetting a recession was one reason many money managers were bullish on...

China is looking to revive economic growth, but in the meantime, exchange traded fund (ETF)...

The capital markets expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to eventually pivot from its tight monetary...

Critical mineral reliance is paramount when it comes to putting more electrical vehicles (EVs) on...

A combination of economic policy and geopolitical factors have been weighing down on silver thus...

Stubborn and sticky inflation could keep interest rates elevated for some time, translating into...

For fixed income investors looking to extract yield from the bond market, now is an opportune...

In addition to re-injecting growth into its economy, China is looking to bolster its food...

A Goldman Sachs report noted “aggressive” selling in Chinese equities by hedge funds, citing...

The soft landing that the U.S. Federal Reserve was hoping for could be falling to the wayside,...

Graphics processing unit (GPU) company NVIDIA (NVDA) is the top constituent in the index...

The United States currently has a power grid that is in need of modernization. Especially the...

Domestically, the equities rally has been dominated by large cap technology companies. However,...

With the capital markets expecting the U.S. Federal Reserve to pivot from its tight monetary...

The 2023 bond comeback is rife with opportunities for fixed income investors. New York City’s...

When it comes to the second-largest economy, getting governmental support is paramount to...

Demand for critical minerals will set the stage for certain regions around the globe that are...

An improving macroeconomic landscape could be providing opportunities in emerging markets (EM)...

If a potential central bank pivot from hiking interest rates isn’t enough, then...

Investor optimism could be taking a hit as recession fears are still swirling about in the...

August is typically a tame month when it comes to market activity, but as summer winds down,...

China was recently in the throes of a pandemic-related economic malaise, and that, in effect,...

The S&P 500 was up 3.11% in July, bringing its YTD return to 19.52% as equities continue to...

Unless corporations are able to pull off the ultimate escape artist trick, they won’t be...

Global asset management firm Janus Henderson recently highlighted emerging markets (EM) bonds in...

With China’s economy in need of a jumpstart, central bank easing could provide the...

Central banks in emerging market (EM) countries are already cutting rates, supporting the case...

With the expectation that rate hikes will be dissipating, fixed income investors may start to...

Moving forward, the capital markets are expecting central banks to ease rate hikes, which can...

India is looking to get seemingly out-of-control wheat prices in order with a potential import...

China is trying to overcome the pandemic-induced economic malaise. One way the government is...

The threat of a recession looming over the U.S. economy may have turned investors away from...

Big tech’s dominance continues into the second half of 2023, translating into more gains...

Bullish traders looking for the current drought to extend into the rest of 2023 might not get...

Signs of an improving economy paired with a rallying stock market have pushedthe Direxion Daily...

Long-term bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) can offer fixed income investors higher yield...

Gold futures in July notched their highest gain in four months. Investor optimism surrounding...

China’s 2023 comeback could be losing steam as the economy struggles with maintaining its...

With the expectation that the U.S. Federal Reserve will taper interest rate hikes in the second...

Fixed income investors experienced the pull of rising yields during the first half of 2023, which...

The first half of 2023 saw rising yields work in favor of fixed income funds, according to data...

One of the ongoing themes in getting technology exposure is to hone in on disruption. This...

Software giant Microsoft continues to provide more fuel to propel the big tech rally as the...

Metals exposure extends beyond just the metal itself. Ample opportunities exist for miners, and...

Sugar prices have risen exponentially this year and could translate into higher candy prices come...

When it comes to small-cap investing, it can be difficult to hit a home run. However, mid-cap...

With large-cap equities riding a 2023 market rally, the strength is spilling over into small-caps...

Inflation may not be dissipating anytime soon, which may require fixed income investors to seek...

With the markets expecting interest rates to fall, the bond market may see more upside, including...

Bets on less rate hikes are increasing, which is providing the headwinds for bonds to push...

The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate after an extension of the Black Sea grain deal...

The emerging market (EM) bonds space could be looking more attractive as central banks may be...

While the demand for critical minerals is expected to rise in the next decade, it will need...

As a disruptive technology, artificial intelligence is also looking to disrupt the workforce,...

The capital markets continue to anticipate declining rates from the U.S. Federal Reserve as...

As investors return back to fixed income in the second half of 2023, a shift from a short-term to...

This summer is turning into one of the hottest on record around the globe, which could force...

An International Energy Agency report confirmed that rising demand for critical minerals is...

Anticipation that less rate hikes should lead to a stronger dollar doesn’t quite bode well...

The overwhelming majority anticipate that rate hikes will eventually dissipate, but there’s...

The current market environment is getting more conducive to bonds. Investors are taking a look at...

The global transition to alternative energy sources is dominating the energy news in the capital...

One of the key movers in agricultural commodities prices is the Black Sea Grain Deal, which...

While the capital markets are expecting the U.S. Federal Reserve to maintain its hawkishness,...

2023 has been marked by a return to bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) despite continued...

Hedge fund bets on falling U.S. Treasury prices could be putting the stability of the global...

The time to get small cap exposure could be presenting itself if the 2023 rally fueled mostly by...

Whenever a crisis hits, opportunity can arise. When the banking crisis potentially put the...

Stubborn inflation continues to rack the capital markets and the soft landing that the U.S....

Gold prices are up 5% for the year, but they have been slowly retreating after peaking in May....

It appears that junk bond issuance has almost come to a screeching halt, according to a Financial...

A severe drought has been racking the U.S. Midwest, something not seen in over 10 years. On the...

A U.S. drought is providing the push for corn to go higher. However, the pull of a Brazilian...

More hawkish central banks around the globe could be applying downward pressure on bonds. If...

The anticipation of more rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve could spur more volatility ahead,...

There’s somewhat of a changing of the guard when it comes to commodities futures contracts....

With the Nasdaq 100 up 40% for the year, investors may struggle with the decision of holding onto...

With the S&P 500 up 16% for the year and the Nasdaq-100 besting that performance with a 40%...

The anticipation of more rate hikes by central banks amid stubborn inflation could be fueling an...

Severe weather conditions in Thailand stemming from El Niño can continue to push sugar prices...

The Nasdaq 100 rallying 40% for the year could have the capital markets wondering if the big tech...

Geopolitical factors will continue to play a pivotal role for critical minerals. The United...

As the major stock market indexes continue to rally, investors shouldn’t forget about...

The S&P 500 continues to climb higher this summer (up over 16% for the year), offering...

June’s Fed pause could make way for more rate hikes, but potentially at a lesser pace....

With the ongoing capital markets discussion on inverted yield curves, the threat of a recession...

A summer real estate market should help heat up the sector amid relatively high interest rates....

Yield curve inversions can be reliable indicators of economic downturns. This means that traders...

The U.S. Dollar Index has been trending lower since late 2022, paving the way for a precious...

With various economies around the globe operating at varying economic cycles, getting...

Confidence in emerging markets (EM) debt is returning as more fixed income investors are seeking...

Agricultural commodities could see a volatile summer, which opens opportunities for short-term...

The United States could slowly reduce its dependence on Russia for uranium. If other nations...

With the U.S. Federal Reserve effectively pausing interest rate hikes in June, it’s an...

Up more than 50% heading into the summer months, bitcoin was already having a comeback year. A...

With half of 2023 in the books, investors could already start thinking of how to minimize their...

Both investment-grade and high yield corporate debt performed solidly in the first half of 2023....

Rising interest rates should be putting a damper on homebuilders, but the Direxion Daily...

A recent Fed pause on interest rates could put pressure on lower yields. However, fixed income...

As the capital markets await on a Fed pause on rate hikes, gold and palladium have been ticking...

Halfway into 2023, Tesla’s stock is up over 140%, but recent profit-taking could push the...

An overabundance of optimism surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate pause could be...