Investors were steering clear of growth as 2022 wore on, particularly in the tech sector, where...

So far, central banks have been voraciously eating up the global gold supply even with the...

Technology seems to be coming back from its 2022 doldrums as the capital markets expect central...

Tesla stock is quickly putting 2022 behind it with a strong performance out of the gate in the...

Investors bullish on rising wheat prices could be smiling all the way into 2024 with only one...

Gold prices have been riding a six-week winning streak in terms of gains, but key economic data...

As mentioned in the World Economic Forum, the carbon credit market plays a pivotal role in...

South America will continue to play a major role in the direction of soybean prices as climate...

Tech’s biggest names will be releasing their earnings reports, and that will certainly sway...

There’s an abundance of optimism a few weeks into the new year, and given that the S&P...

It seemingly appears like the majority of asset classes are rebounding from last year’s...

Mass layoffs have hit big tech, especially after last year’s broad weakness in the sector....

If the first few weeks of 2023 are a harbinger of what’s to come for cryptocurrency...

Up about 8% for gold and roughly 2% for silver within the past month, both precious metals could...

According to a Dairy Reporter article, analytics firm Beroe is predicting that corn prices will...

The fintech industry could return back to form in 2023 after last year’s tech rout. The...

The S&P 500 is up about 5% to start 2023, but another notable thing is the lack of volatility...

Bitcoin’s price saw a lot of flash rallies last year that only led to more downward price...

Gold and silver are up higher early in the new year on the expectation that the U.S. Federal...

Institutional investors are flocking to Chinese equities once again thanks to the assistance of...

The capital markets are looking at China with eyes wide open, searching for opportunities as the...

Market opportunities that present themselves as growth options usually take time. However, in a...

Gold prices are already moving 3% higher in 2023, which could mean that investors are expecting...

Bitcoin prices to start the new year have been slightly leaning towards the upside. However, it...

Traders looking for a 2023 bounce-back play may want to consider China for opportunities. The...

The stock market had its worst year since 2008 in 2022. However, investors who held gold in their...

It was difficult to be a bullish cryptocurrency investor in 2022, but a new year is bringing out...

The macroeconomic backdrop for bonds could be improving for 2023 with the U.S. Federal Reserve...

The quick pace of electric vehicle (EV) adoption could easily turn from evolution to revolution....

The macroeconomic backdrop for gold this year could be conducive to higher gold prices if...

2023 still carries over 2022’s elements of the unknown, from inflation to a potential...

One of the default plays over the last couple of years for combating inflation has been getting...

The default play for traders in 2023 may be to simply bet on sectors that were hit the hardest in...

It’s not enough for investors to simply rely on the highest yields to extract maximum...

Infrastructure has a been a major avenue for investment the past year despite the market...

Venture capitalist Tim Draper has been a staunch bitcoin bull and sees no reason to stop now even...

Gold could shine brighter in 2023 if central bank activity is an indicator of what’s to...

As the capital markets are well aware, 2022 wasn’t the best year for bonds, but while...

Investors looking to add a dose of growth to their portfolios may want to consider China ahead of...

The capital markets are generally expecting a comeback for the stock market after the S&P 500...

The research group, Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU), doesn’t see commodity prices falling...

Investors are diving into bonds once again after a forgettable year for the fixed income market....

With a lot of optimism abound for the stock market in 2023, higher dividends could also be a...

The new year will be full of unknowns, especially with respect to a potential recession that...

Staunch bulls aren’t too worried about bitcoin’s price right now. From the general...

The capital markets are expecting the tech industry to bounce back after a forgettable year. This...

Currently caught in sideways price action, Bitcoin could benefit from a major catalyst to push...

Weakness in the stock market has been felt around the globe with inflation and central bank...

Copper has suffered in 2022 like a majority of assets, but a brighter outlook in 2023 could see...

Bullish corn investors could be getting what they want in the new year if macroeconomic...

With China’s economy recovering from a real estate development crisis and rising COVID-19...

Bitcoin’s price has dropped by over 60% this year, but despite the fallout in the broad...

There’s optimism heading into 2023 for the S&P 500 and after a forgettable 2022,...

While they may not have had the best year thanks to rising global inflation and a stronger...

Agricultural commodities like soybeans have witnessed a rollercoaster ride with inflation and...

Bitcoin will need to provide more than just serving as a vehicle for price speculation, according...

Bonds have been following the downward selling pressure of stocks amid rising interest rates and...

It’s prudent for traders to keep expecting that interest rates will be a major mover of...

The Chinese government appears to be easing lockdown restrictions after a recent surge in...

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) on public highways can already be seen, and autonomous...

Compared to the general market in 2022, the utilities sector has actually fared quite well,...

Blockchain is already making transformative changes in the finance sector, and it only makes...

Unlike gold, silver can be an intriguing metals exposure option given that it can serve as an...

Volatility is inherent in the capital markets and even more so when it comes to price movements...

Bitcoin’s recent correlation to the traditional financial markets is also extending into...

In order to power today’s digital world, fuel in the form of data is a necessity. Given...

The proliferation electric vehicles (EVs) is continuing at a rapid rate, particularly with...

Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors seeking growth opportunities to add to their portfolios for...

Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors looking for opportunities to add thematic growth to their...

The first month of the new year can bring bullish opportunities for investors, especially since...

Heading into 2023, supply continues to be a prime concern when investing in agricultural...

Bullishness could be flooding the bond markets ahead of 2023 after what’s been a...

Investors are giving the China real estate market a second look as the country continues to work...

The pandemic has certainly underscored the importance of having an e-commerce infrastructure in...

Blockchain technology continues to show its promise while catching the interest of prominent...

The price of bitcoin is slowly recovering from the recent sell-off thanks to the FTX fallout, but...

After a rough-and-tumble 2022 for the capital markets, things might only be able to get better...

As 2022 comes to a close, volatility could still be a thorn in the side of capital markets in...

While the cryptocurrency fallout from the collapse of digital currency exchange FTX might be...

As 2022 winds down, volatility could still roil the capital markets in 2023. Per a Business...

Geopolitical events could move the needle for gold and silver, particularly when it comes to the...

It doesn’t appear like inflation is stifling shoppers from heading online, particularly to...

The ING Group, a global financial institution, released a 2023 outlook for commodities as 2022...

Investors looking at growth opportunities, particularly in emerging markets (EM), may want to...

With Western sanctions against the country of Russia, its leadership is looking to blockchain...

South America can continue to have a profound effect on where wheat prices take investors. In the...

Patient Bitcoin investors have been wondering whether a bottom has finally taken place amid a...

2022 has made for a challenging environment where exchange-traded fund (ETF) providers are tasked...

The corporate bond market could finally be taking a turn for the better if hedge funds’...

Rising inflation and normalizing home prices are already putting a damper on the real estate...

It’s been a rough and tumble 2022 for the bond market with prices dropping and yields...

Inflation has obviously been an enduring theme for 2022, which has produced some heavy...

The latest cryptocurrency fallout from the FTX collapse may be lumping blockchain into the toxic...

The second largest economy can have a profound effect on the ebb and flow of commodities and as...

Apple is looking to give its holiday sales a boost, but not by focusing squarely on the typical...

Traditional financial entities like banks have not entirely been on board with the disruptive...

Looking at short-term opportunities in emerging markets (EM) might be a losing bet, but for...

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk isn’t worried about the recent bitcoin pullback....

With the equity markets rallying as of late, small-caps are expected to experience a bounce as...

As the world evolves, logistical challenges remain. However, with evolution also comes the...

Even though inflation has been eating into fixed income sources for much of 2022, one saving...

Commodities investors will continue to have inflation in their minds moving forward, but the...

After a rough year thanks to rising interest rates feeding into a stronger dollar, gold and...

Global inflation has left the European stock market suffering just as much as the rest of the...

Elections could be a trigger point for investors to pour money back into stocks, and with midterm...

Blockchain technology will continue to experience exponential growth in the coming years, with...

With the holidays fast approaching, Millennials will be one of the prime demographics who will...

With uncertainty still swirling about the economy, it’s an opportune time to get exposure...

Gold has been fraught for most of 2022 with weakness thanks to a stronger dollar amid rising...

Rising inflation that’s feeding into costlier food sources is producing positive income for...

The explosion in popularity in the video gaming and e-sports industry was certainly at a fever...

Save for a late holiday rally, big tech will most likely end the year with a forgettable 2022....

The path to clean is green: this seems to be a common refrain as the world becomes more reliant...

The capital markets are expecting more rate hikes, and this could give bearish bond traders an...

Blockchain technology is already proving itself in areas like the financial sector, but its...

Short-term bonds have been the default play for some time as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s...

Uranium companies continue to garner interest as a high-growth potential play as nuclear power...

The conflict in Ukraine continues to put supply constraints on the global food crisis, forcing...

Rising interest rates are obviously feeding into a stronger US dollar, which is great news for...

Bitcoin falling about 60% for the year may have struck down the narrative that the leading...

South Korea’s economy has been feeling the pangs of global inflation for most the year,...

The energy sector has been one of the few bright spots in 2022, thanks to rising oil prices amid...

Despite an uncertain market environment, the agricultural sector is weathering the inflation...

An assessment of market factors that are experiencing strength can give investors a sign post on...

Treasury note prices may have already reached rock bottom, giving bullish traders a chance to...

China continues to push boundaries when it comes to its nationalist initiatives, which includes...

Global inflation hasn’t been kind to emerging markets (EM) assets in general, which...

In sports, a stat-busting rookie year isn’t always a harbinger of future success. Some...

The bond market in the U.S. has been heading downward for most of the year, but the situation is...

Down about 20% for the year, the S&P 500 is having an optimistic October, rising about 4% the...

Cyberattacks have become an unwanted, but now common occurrence as the world increasingly becomes...

The current market environment fraught with unknowns emphasizes the need to weatherproof a...

It’s been a perfect storm for bearish traders investing in emerging markets (EM). A strong...

Pension funds may employ a certain level of conservatism when it comes to handling other...

When safe havens in the current market can be difficult to find, short-term Treasuries —...

Whether they meet the demise of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or not,...

Utilities are a typical go-to play whenever the overall stock market is trending downward due to...

Not content to just win on the technology front, China is looking to also bolster its energy...

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has been a vocal detractor when it comes to cryptocurrencies. Still, he...

As investors flee from bonds amid rising interest rates, it’s opening up opportunities for...

China plays a vital role in the prices of soybeans as one of its largest importers compared to...

Tesla has been giving bearish traders plenty to cheer about as the stock continues to contend...

The advent of the exchange-traded fund (ETF) has allowed for creative investments, leading to a...

The push for more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road amid a global move away from fossil fuels...

As blockchain continues to disrupt the existing payment systems, two financial giants are looking...

Apple stock is one of the tried-and-true plays for traders looking to capitalize on strength in...

Bitcoin’s correlation to the stock market could finally be dissolving as 2022 comes to a...

Another injection of volatility is making its way into the stock market, forcing investors to...

With interest rates on the move, it’s reigniting an interest in high yield exchange traded...

The financial sector isn’t the only beneficiary of blockchain technology. The healthcare...

Amid a volatile stock market, utilities were one of the go-to-market sectors that could provide...

Treasury yields are on the move higher as investors mull over whether a potential recession is...

It’s no secret that inflation has been putting a dent in consumers’ bank accounts,...

Wall Street bets on commodities this year have been producing some nice gains despite the stock...

Inflation fears have put a dent in the technology sector’s gains for most of 2022, but a...

Conventional thinking is that the real estate property development crisis in China can only get...

The recent weakness in bonds is opening up a pathway for investment capital pouring in from...

Monetary policy tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve has been pushing the greenback higher, but...

The fourth and final quarter of what’s been mostly a forgettable 2022 could end in a rally....

The use cases for blockchain technology are as pertinent in the public sector as they are in the...

Governments around the globe are pushing for a similar initiative to bolster their cybersecurity...

Rising interest rates and fears of a recession keep pushing yields higher in the short term....

The Nasdaq 100 is down about 9% for the past month, further propagating the tech rout that the...

Regulatory measures for the cryptocurrency market may seem like a detriment to an industry...

The economics of supply and demand will continue to weigh heavily on wheat prices moving towards...

Wall Street appears to be placing its bets on more volatility ahead as inflation continues to...

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is up over 90% year-to-date as of Thursday’s trading...

Another 75 basis point rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve is making short duration the ideal...

With interest rates rising in the U.S. the way they have been thanks to a hawkish Federal...

It’s been a tale of two sectors when specifically looking at technology and finance through...

Clearing house members in the European Union have been tackling elevated margin requirements, but...

Hedge funds thrive off volatility, but for the average investor, it can be a daunting task to...

While commodity prices have taken a dip during the summer rally in equities, they’re back...

Needless to say, it’s been a roller coaster ride for the bond markets in 2022, but heavy...

Another 75 basis point rate hike can cause undue stress for fixed income investors looking to...

Innovations in the finance sector, such as cryptocurrencies, could cause cracks in existing...

All eyes in the capital markets continue to be on the U.S. Federal Reserve and how their interest...

Bond investors who are strictly looking at price appreciation are aware that 2022 isn’t the...

Oil traders could be seeing another bullish run ahead as higher demand could outstrip supply,...

Investors looking at China may be able to find bargains given the headwinds the country has been...

Bitcoin’s use as a medium of exchange is continuously on the move higher with certain...

Hotter-than-expected inflation is reminding bond investors to stay on the short side when it...

While growth equities in general may not be the ideal play in 2022 given that inflation and...

With short-term Treasury yields rising, it’s an opportune time to get short-duration bond...

The commodities market isn’t immune to the ebb and flow of interest rate policy from the...

Irrespective of specific country, technology has been feeling the pangs of inflation fears this...

Corporate bonds and real estate investment trusts (REITs) are two ways fixed income investors can...

The most widely used blockchain network, Ethereum, just underwent its transition to a...

The month of September doesn’t typically bode well for stocks, and with the added market...

Energy prices have been rising higher globally for most of the year in tandem with inflation, but...

A hawkish Federal Reserve is forcing companies to issue more bonds ahead of rising interest rates...

September may not invoke the same level of excitement in traders, but one stock they can count on...

Thematic investors looking for future growth opportunities that can sustain themselves over a...

Despite a rough start to the second half of 2022, the Direxion Daily Metal Miners Bull 2X Shares...

Bitcoin continued to match the moves of the broader stock market as its price faltered amid a hot...

A summer rally in the bond market could be fizzling out, making way for municipal bonds to offer...

Despite the recent slump, commodities have been flying high amid inflation fears, making them an...

There’s a defensive approach to rising interest rates and there’s an offensive one —...

The bond price rally appears to be short-lived as yields are starting to tick higher again. This...

A strong dollar amid rising interest rates have soured the taste for risk in emerging markets...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) popularity has fully instilled itself in the bond...

The push towards renewable energy use is getting an added boost from the U.S. government,...

Consumers have been feeling pain at the pump, but falling oil prices could be alleviating that in...

Cryptocurrencies may be having a rough 2022, but blockchain technology is expected to thrive...

While defensive strategies like Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are available to...

Recession expectations continue to percolate in the capital markets, making investors wonder...

China’s push towards technological innovation got an added vote of confidence from the...

The summer bond market rally appears to be short-lived as Treasury yields are rising again, which...

Commodities traders and investors continue to keep a watchful eye on geopolitical forces, with...

Blockchain technology continues to push the limits of innovation, and various countries from...

At the beginning of the pandemic, the sun was shining on cloud computing as social distancing...

Despite inflation fears turning into recession fears and bringing down the markets as of late,...

As summer starts to wind down, the S&P 500 appears to be cooling down with it. As the Federal...

The summer rally in stocks and bonds has been fizzling out as recession fears start to permeate...

China’s economy was already reeling last year following a real estate development crisis,...

A rising unemployment rate pushed yields lower heading into the Labor Day Weekend, giving...

Lower consumer sentiment is pushing the Direxion Daily Consumer Discretionary Bull 3X ETF (WANT ...

Timing the market is near impossible, especially regarding the volatile crypto markets...

Soybean prices could see an uptick in the month of September amid higher seasonal demand. This...

The cost of rising utilities can offer investors an inflation hedge, but another catalyst is...

Blockchain technology is still in its nascent stages of development, and more research is...

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) continues to grow and this year, the space is seeing...

Different uses for blockchain technology are being explored around the globe. China, for example,...

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve and whether it will continue moving forward with raising...

Interest rates are pushing higher again after bonds were rallying from a rough first half of...

The headwinds continue to blow for emerging markets amid a rising dollar and now a more hawkish...

The Federal Reserve is finding that its words are swaying the markets more than ever when it...

Global investment firm Goldman Sachs is beating the drum on commodities harder than ever despite...

While the major stock market indexes have steadied in the past month, volatility is far from...

The Inflation Reduction Act will offer a number of incentives to promote clean energy, including...

With rising inflation, retirees relying on passive income sources have to re-strategize in order...

Rising energy prices have been the prevailing narrative for much of 2022, but they’re...

On its surface, the newly signed Inflation Reduction Act might appear to do just that — help to...

Inflation fears may have dissipated in July, but the recession narrative is growing. As such,...

With cryptocurrencies still in their nascent stages of development, safety is always a primary...

Commodities exposure has been one of the primary go-to plays amid rising inflation, but the wind...

On its surface, it seems like the Inflation Reduction Act quite simply and obviously reduces...

With several countries in various stages of their respective economic cycles, getting...

The stock market rally could be giving way to a more sustained rally for the bond market. The...

It’s been nothing short of a heated rally for equities and bonds so far this summer, but...

It’s no question that higher prices are racking the economy with the inflation rate pegged...

When it comes to revolutionizing legacy payment systems, blockchain technology is one of the top...

A stronger dollar is certainly pushing precious metals down amid inflation and rising interest...

Forecasting a recession seems to be the primary talk swirling in the capital markets these days,...

The outlook for municipal bonds could be seeing a sustained improvement, making the case for...

The Inflation Reduction Act that just passed through Congress contains various tax credits for...

Estate planning can be a difficult topic to broach when it comes to a financial advisor’s...

Inflation hasn’t been the only thing going up as of late. Rising healthcare costs have also...

Bitcoin recently touched past the $25,000 mark in a recent rally, but given the way the leading...

As the Inflation Reduction Act appears closer to becoming a law, a closer look at the fine print...

Getting gold exposure without having to invest in the precious metal itself is possible. Gold...

Risk tolerance could be rising again after a strong market rally during the month of July. While...

Even after a rough first half in 2022 for cryptocurrencies, it hasn’t quite put a dent in...

After a rough first half of 2022, equities appear to be rallying despite inflation fears and...

Commodities were one of the high-flying assets to start 2022 amid rampant inflation fears, but...

Financial technology (fintech) got caught up in the broader sell-off in the tech industry amid...

While Apple makes a plethora of products, its rainmaker is certainly the iPhone, which can sway...

Getting core bond exposure to investment-grade debt holdings might be the default move for...

The Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares (TNA B-) is up over 40% the past month, highlighting...

The rapid ascent of blockchain technology has been evident over the last couple of years, but one...

The party for lower food prices may only be short-lived. Data from the United Nations’ Food...

After heavy sell-offs to start the first half of 2022, bitcoin’s price has been relatively...

While consumers are well aware of the rising costs of energy, food, gas, and other heavily used...

China’s real estate developer woes stemming from last year’s Evergrande Crisis appear...

With a momentous uptrend following the pandemic, real estate prices were in a heavy upswing, but...

The bond markets are finally diverging from their parity with equities during the first half of...

After what’s been a seemingly endless upward streak for oil prices, they’ve come back...

The global move towards reducing emissions continues, and in the United States specifically, the...

Gold prices could be starting to curry favor with investors again, potentially flashing a buy...

Certain investors rebuke the addition of cryptocurrencies in their portfolios, dismissing digital...

Fresh off another 75 basis point rate hike, the U.S. Federal Reserve looks intent on stamping out...

Traders looking for opportunities outside the U.S. may want to consider giving Mexico a closer...

The United States and China are practically engaging in a battle for semiconductor supremacy,...

The capital markets don’t anticipate any more curve balls from the U.S. Federal Reserve....

While sell-off pressure may have eased in the second half of 2022, there’s still a lot of...

In specific instances, food prices are starting to ease, but the threat of global inflation could...

Global recession fears are reinvigorating the bond markets, and it’s not relegated to just...

While lauded for its disruptive benefits in facilitating payment transactions for goods or...

China’s real estate woes are still visible from the rear view mirror, but the government...

The U.S. semiconductor industry is looking to wean itself off dependence on China for chip...

Detractors of bitcoin-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) like the ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO )...

Morningstar provided a list of bond funds that earned a gold rating in various bond groups: core,...

Gold prices got an additional boost after the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by an...

After a strong run following the pandemic, home prices are starting to come back down to earth....

The ongoing crisis in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion continues to put a strain on the...

It’s easy to get mired in the ebb and flow of the short-term stock market fluctuations and...

At the height of the pandemic, cloud computing stocks were one of the strongest subsectors of...

With bitcoin prices following the stock market as of late, it’s a reminder that the leading...

Blockchain technology is imprinting itself on a global scale with the Asia-Pacific region seeing...

In an economic environment where rising interest rates are the enduring trend, fixed income...

Weak business surveys are strengthening the demand for government bonds as the cloud of recession...

Gold prices have been notching gains as of late, which could be setting the stage for a comeback....

Global initiatives to reduce the world’s carbon footprint are translating into more jobs. In the...

Just prior to the pandemic, the growth-fueled bull run made investors forget about value as...

Even with a potential recession on the horizon, it’s not pushing investors into safe-haven...

Fixed income investors looking to chase yield may consider dividends instead of bonds. More...

Oftentimes, mid-caps are seen as the sweet spot between achieving growth-like gains of small caps...

With both bonds and equities heading south amid rising inflation in the first half of 2022, one...

Commodities are feeling the pangs of a market correction, but as seasoned traders are well aware,...

Fixed income investors looking to escape the volatility of the bond markets may want to look at...

Getting small-cap exposure with international exposure can add a component of growth tinged with...

While leading cryptocurrency bitcoin could be rallying in the interim, miners who are feeling the...

The global war being waged by economic superpowers is not about weapons, but more about...

While blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are often tied together inextricably, the former...

Market analysts are confirming the expectation of a recession, but now the question is how...

The U.S. Federal Reserve looks primed and ready to continue raising interest rates until the...

Precious metals have been feeling the brunt of a strong dollar as the U.S. Federal Reserve...

The byproduct of a push for more electric vehicles on the road is more lithium demand. As such,...

It appears that investors could be heading back into bonds due to recession fears forcing them to...

The current market for bonds is causing a conundrum for fixed income investors trying to toe the...

With interest rates rising, the common refrain in the capital markets is to keep duration short....

For the first half of 2022, bonds have been seemingly in lockstep with stocks as inflation fears...

Investors looking for a duality of income and price appreciation can look at preferred stock....

A strong dollar and rising global inflation have hit emerging market (EM) equities with a...

Commodities have been on a proverbial roller coaster ride with Russia’s invasion of...

The latest Federal Reserve minutes revealed that more rate hikes could be on the way to tamp down...

The biotech sector has been rallying as of late, evidenced by the S&P 500 Biotechnology Index...

There’s a plethora of analytics available that can assess the strength of blockchain...

A small-cap comeback could be brewing as inflation fears may have already taken their toll. If...

Tracking millennial consumer trends can present investors with an opportunity to capitalize on...

Recession fears are pushing investors back into the safe confines of bonds again. The U.S....

As investors are well aware, bitcoin is a long way from the high it reached back in November...

Amid more tightening by the Federal Reserve that’s pushing up the dollar into the...

When it comes to diversifying a bond portfolio, getting emerging markets (EM) exposure...

Skyrocketing prices in commodities are starting to come back down to earth, but that...

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The latest crypto sell-off may have shaved off a considerable number of retail investors, but...

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The expectation of rising interest rates is causing tailwinds behind a stronger dollar, leaving...

Given a strong dollar combined with a lot of economic uncertainty around rising inflation and a...

One of the enduring trends arising out of the pandemic will be telemedicine. Social distancing...

A confluence of weather, geopolitical factors, and of course inflation are creating a perfect...

Municipal bonds haven’t been shielded from the downturn in the debt market, but Wall Street...

Small-caps have been feeling the brunt of the downward pressure on stocks, even more so than...

The COVID-19 pandemic did its damage on commercial real estate amid social distancing measures...

At the start of 2022, copper offered investors an ideal inflation hedge, given the rising prices...

A year-end rally would certainly be the way cryptocurrency investors would like to exit 2022....

One of the enduring pieces of financial advice when it comes to income sources is to treat them...

There’s a lot of hype about how disruptive technology such as blockchain could be a...

With the downward selling pressure subsiding in the debt market, for now at least, the worst...

Western nations continue to pour sanctions on Russia with an emphasis this time on banning gold...

For the well-to-do, municipal bonds offer a way to access tax-free income while also getting debt...

2022 has been a challenging year for technology investors, given that inflation fears are...

Emerging markets (EM) assets could continue to see downward pressure from a confluence of market...

The U.S. stock market is obviously not the only game in town when it comes to the capital markets...

Gold and silver both have their use cases in investors’ portfolios depending on their...

Midstream energy companies are enjoying the strength of the energy sector as a whole, and...

Whether it’s as a safe haven asset or a way to obtain yield in the current market,...

After a spate of sell-offs in the first half of 2022, technical analysis may be showing that...

Getting blockchain exposure doesn’t mean investors are automatically tied to getting direct...

Market volatility in 2022 is certainly causing investors to think twice about looking at their...

For once, interest rates took a back seat in the commodities market as investors looked for ways...

Cybersecurity has been a hot button topic during the pandemic as internet usage has spiked amid...

Market volatility could be pushing traders back into bonds again. After a 75-basis point rate...

Bitcoin is leading the charge in a broader cryptocurrency recovery from the most recent sell-off,...

Small-cap equities can give traders amplified gains, but the same can be said when the markets...

If the market direction is an ocean wave, then small-cap equities are like small boats —...

Real estate investments trusts (REITs) have the potential to give investors monthly income to get...

Rising interest rates have pushed down the bond market this year as investors watched prices fall...

The world continues to move towards reducing its carbon footprint, especially amid rising oil and...

Fixed income investors looking for more yield can give emerging markets (EM) a closer look as...

A Brookings Institution report delved deep into the global food shortage spurred by...

The recent sell-off in Bitcoin, which took it below $21,000 at one point, is certainly spooking...

Inflation fears and rate hikes aren’t stopping companies from offering dividends. In fact,...

Municipal bonds could be falling back into favor for investors amid the volatility not only seen...

Inflation fears are certainly driving the Nasdaq-100 into bear market territory with the index...

Rising consumer prices amid rampant global inflation apparently didn’t stop spending on...

Blockchain technology is widely praised for its ability to serve the financial industry by...

Municipal bonds are falling back into favor with investors as stock market volatility continues...

A collaborative study of institutional trades by U.S. academics revealed that a rise in passive...

The stock market volatility doesn’t appear to be subsiding. Every time it’s appeared...

For some time after hitting highs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, gold prices were relatively docile...

For young investors, the exchange traded fund (ETF) offers a dynamic investment vehicle that...

Soybean futures reached a new contact high recently, possibly noting that traders expect more...

Just like the capital markets with the growth of social investing and the introduction of digital...

Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors looking to add an element of diversification with emerging...

Even though the technology sector has seen better days, it’s still an opportunity for...

Unlike the stock market, the real estate market isn’t privy to quick rebounds. China is...

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Rising inflation is certainly producing a strong year for gold, translating into what could...

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