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Last Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 600 points amid investor fears of the...

The coronavirus concerns continue to roil the markets with a heavy dose of volatility, which has...

Kevin O’Leary’s O’Shares ETF Investments announced recently that O’Shares FTSE U.S. Quality...

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The Federal Reserve decided to keep rates unchanged on Wednesday and this could be gold’s main...

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In order to help reduce a $1 trillion dollar budget deficit, the Treasury Department announced...

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Despite a strong 2019 for stocks, one of the sectors that was hesitant to jump to record highs...

The market has been white hot to start 2020, which is causing investors to wonder when the...

A mix of Chinese stimulus measures have been providing the fodder for the country’s economic...

The major indexes continue to reach for more record highs to start 2020 after a spate of positive...

Homebuilder confidence got a boost in light of last week’s data, which showed that construction...

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Bond prices went higher, inversely causing yields to fall, but the safe-haven scramble couldn’t...

With ultra-low yields in government debt around the globe, it seems fixed income investors are...

There were a lot of bright spots in the markets during 2019, but energy couldn’t power its way...

The stock market when on to reach more record highs on Thursday thanks to a bevy of positive...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) isn’t making any friends around the world after it cut...

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Financial giant J.P. Morgan kicked off earnings season with a bang after it crushed analyst...

Gains were fleeting for oil bulls following the U.S. airstrike in Iraq that killed an Iranian...

The U.S.-China “phase one” trade deal that is set to be signed today is injecting a healthy dose...

Looking back on 2019, the market had one of its best performances in years, with the equities...

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2020 is already proving to be a volatile year for markets as geopolitical risks are keeping...

The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG A+) has been the go-to ETF when it comes to getting...

Investors turned up the dial on safe haven assets to start the week’s trading session after a...

U.S.-Iran tensions escalating after an airstrike that killed an Iranian general last week are...

The “great rotation” sounds like a basketball coach’s dream roster or a stomach-churning Ferris...

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The average rate on a typical 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since October,...

Rising tensions in the Middle East is no doubt the prime mover right now when it comes to soaring...

Historically low unemployment levels have persisted in the job market and now it’s getting...

Fintech companies looking to carry over their wave of disruption, especially in the online...

The U.S.-China trade war saga once again put emerging markets (EM) assets on a rollercoaster ride...

2018 was a forgettable year for emerging markets (EM) investors—equity or bonds—as negative...

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, which shows that the...

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Last Friday’s market session threw its first speed bump of 2020 at investors after a U.S....

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When it comes to emerging markets (EM) exposure, certain market experts say the future is bright,...

Investment firm Canaccord Genuity gushed over electric carmaker Tesla by raising its price target...

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The Emerging Market Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ B-), the first ETF to focus on the...

2019 was a strong year of performance for bonds, particularly fixed income ETFs, which saw...

Even with the winter season in full swing, natural gas prices have been depressed by a confluence...

It was on Christmas eve of 2018 when the markets experienced a precipitous drop that rattled...

A renewed risk-on sentiment in stocks put gold gains on the backburner near the end of 2019, but...

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2019 saw a marked increase in bond activity and with the advent of fixed income exchange-traded...

China continues to bolster its global position as a purveyor of cryptocurrencies and its...

After a loss of 6.59% in 2018, the S&P 500 is back with vengeance in 2019 as it sets to close...

U.S. airlines are headed for a 10th straight year of profits, which is causing employees to...

“Watch gold in 2020,” the vice-chairman of private wealth solutions at Blackstone said on...

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It’s been a rocky ride for emerging markets (EM) assets in 2019 thanks to a U.S.-China trade war...

The capital markets were awash in optimism following last week’s “phase one” trade deal agreement...

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The capital markets were feeling the euphoric aftermath of a U.S.-China trade deal last Friday...

U.S. equities were lifted on Thursday thanks to a “phase one” trade deal agreed to in principle...

While most sectors are cheering the latest record run-ups in the major indexes, the energy sector...

With 2019 headed for a curtain call, investors are still keeping their eyes fixated on a...

2019 was more kind to the bears than it was to the bulls when considering oil prices as demand...

The major domestic equity benchmarks are residing around record highs and data indicate the U.S....

It’s no secret anymore that gaming, or esports, is big business and that trend should continue in...

Top brass from major corporations across the nation agree that heading into 2020, trade war...

TheEnergy Information Administration on Wednesdayreported that U.S. crude supplies fell by 1.1...

Electric car company Tesla was taken off the Consumer Reports reliability survey in 2018, but...

The capital markets were awash in optimism following last week’s “phase one” trade deal agreement...

Investors are feeling optimistic about the economy heading into 2020 and it’s translating to...

The bond market landscape of low yields and higher bond prices could be replaced with the...

Refinancings in the European debt market were aplenty in 2019, but 2020 could be a good year for...

With 2019 headed for a curtain call, investors are still keeping their eyes fixated on a...

In Monday’s early trading session, the euphoria of the capital markets on last week’s “phase one”...

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Overpriced growth equities could be a risk heading into the final market sessions of 2019,...

With market volatility having dampened considerably since the beginning of the year, as stocks...

Treasury yields moved higher following the announcement of a “phase one” deal agreed to in...

Investor interest in bond ETFs reached fever pitch during the summer as volatility in equities...

The bond markets have been sending a tried-and-true recession signal with an inverted yield...

Global recession risk is a common macro view heading into 2020 as developed markets like the U.S....

TheConsumer Staples Select SPDR (XLP) is staving off trade war news and hitting new highs, which...

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro earned an uptick in approval ratings following a 0.6% rise in...

U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s not in a rush to force a trade deal with China while the...

Warmer-than-expected climate for the U.S. is certainly not what natural gas traders want to hear...

The bond market is rife with opportunities, especially in the ETF world where fixed income funds...

Emerging markets stocks started the week strong following the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S....

Real estate trade organization site Realtor.com assembled a list of housing trends for 2020 that...

Since 2003, the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG A+) has been the go-to fund for...

U.S. equities are ending the year with record highs in the major indexes like the Nasdaq...

With the capital markets feeding off positive U.S.-China trade deal news, U.S. President Donald...

It looks like the government of India is set to debut its first bond exchange-traded fund (ETF),...

As the Christmas holiday starts getting into full swing, bullish natural gas traders are hoping...

Twitter is preparing to enter the high yield debt market with its junk bond debut, but unlike...

Not only did the online shoppers come out for Black Friday, but the bears are also out for...

Investors got very familiar with the notion of an inverted yield curve in 2019, especially when...

Early indications show that food comas on Thanksgiving couldn’t keep people from going online to...

Whether it’s trade wars, an impeachment charge against U.S. President Donald Trump and other...

In a shortened trading week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, bond investors were thankful as...

Investors can get caught up in the short-term movements of the market, which makes it easy to get...

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rallied to new highs to begin the shortened trading week...

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The 40% allocation into bonds has proven to be a challenge given that Treasury note yields have...

According to Direxion Investments’ most recent Relative Weight Spotlight, “bullish feelings” in...

Major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were hitting highs on Monday, making...

The National Retail Federation is expecting consumers to open their wallets this holiday season...

A peek into last month’s Federal Reserve meeting minutes hinted that the central bank may not...

Treasury yields have been ticking higher with the major indexes in the equities market notching...

All three major indexes have reached record highs recently with the Nasdaq Composite being the...

As 2019 comes to a close, it’s going to be another banner year for bonds, which have moved higher...

Strong U.S. housing data should’ve helped boost the markets in Tuesday’s trading session, but it...

The Fed has been on a mortgage bond buying spree since May with a goal of $30 billion in...

Gold has fallen from its record highs earlier this year when inverted yield curves, fears of...

This past summer, as investors continued to swallow up bonds faster than a thirsty camel in the...

Lower interest rates are injecting more optimism for home builders as they look to the close of...

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said the U.S. set new records last year when it...

A better-than-expected economy is being anticipated by global investment firm Goldman Sachs,...

Treasury yields are scraping lows after investors rushed towards the safety of government debt...

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A Bloomberg report noted that bond desks this year have executed $88 billion in portfolio bond...

The emerging markets (EM) space has been a strong performer within the past month as evidenced in...

The feeding frenzy on bonds in 2019 saw an unprecedented appetite for safe haven debt like...

Investor appetite for bonds doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon and as the “recession”...

The U.S.-China trade war continues to move the capital markets as news flip flops on a trade deal...

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Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro earned a big win by getting pension reforms passed through...

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Oil has certainly seen better days as of late, but in Tuesday’s trading session, it got the boost...

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U.S.-China trade optimism and third-quarter earnings are reinstalling confidence back into...

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As investors were lukewarm on the latest trade news talk, banks were able to prop up the markets...

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Now more than ever, strategy plays an even bigger role in the bond markets than simply opting for...

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AllianceBernstein Holding LP introduced a robot with the capability of executing corporate-bond...

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In what looks like a negotiation tactic in order to force China’s hand into a trade deal, the...

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While in general, the U.S.-China trade war may be seen as a net negative for the capital markets,...

Are the sentiments of fear and loathing finally gone from the markets? Analysts are quick to...

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Amid a U.S.-China trade war that has taken itself to new heights, White House economic adviser...

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Just as the capital markets were responding to the upside on the heels of the 25-basis point rate...

The Labor Department revealed that 164,000 jobs were added during the month of July while the...

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Global investment firm Goldman Sachs raised its year-end price target for the S&P 500, but...

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The U.S. economy added 170,000 nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate currently stands at a...

The Commerce Department reported that Gross domestic product (GDP) fell during the second quarter...

The majority of the capital market is looking for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve to...

Geopolitical waves have been rocking boats in emerging markets with the president of Turkey...

As the Federal Reserve ponders a possible rate cut following its meeting near the end of the...

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The latest Morningstar report for U.S. mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) fund flows...

As the Federal Reserve gave capital markets reason to brace themselves for interest rate cuts...

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Value was able to outdo growth during the month of June, which was the first time the factor was...

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The capital markets will keep their eyes and ears fixated on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell...

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The market expectation of future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve saw gold surpass its 5-year...

The Federal Reserve gave banks the green light to offer more payouts to investors after 18 of the...

As the capital markets look to possible rate cuts by the Federal Reserve before year’s end, a...

U.S. equities were rolling through 2019 after a lackluster fourth quarter, but sputtered in May...

Rather than resort to war, U.S. President Donald Trump decided to bring down the hammer with more...

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The Federal Reserve didn’t give capital markets the rate cut they might have been expecting last...

Oil prices could maintain their support levels this week as tensions between the United States...

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The push-and-pull of Middle East tensions and slowing global growth is leaving prices for the oil...

A broad slowdown in demand, including China were the prime culprits in Broadcom reporting...

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The world’s second largest economy could be playing a dangerous game that involves secret...

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Whether equities were large or small, the month of May wasn’t kind to either as the U.S.-China...

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