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China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: November 27

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough November 27, 2023....

Innovative ETFs Channel

S&P 500 Snapshot: Fourth Consecutive Week of Gains

The S&P 500 rose for a fourth consecutive week, finishing Friday up 1.0% from the previous...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Economic Headwinds: A Trio of Indicators Signal Downturn

Economic indicators play a central role in understanding the health and performance of the U.S....

Crypto Channel

Crypto: Bitcoin's See-Saw Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: November 20, 2023

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough November 20, 2023....

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 17, 2023

by Jennifer Nashof VettaFi | Advisor Perspectives,11/20/23

The yield on the 10-year note ended...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Favorable Insights for the Fed: Economic Indicators Signal Easing Inflation

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and...

Innovative ETFs Channel

S&P 500 Snapshot: November Rally Continues

The S&P 500 rose for a third straight week, finishing Friday up 2.2% from the previous week....

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hits $37,000 for First Time Since May 2022

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Beyond Basic Beta Channel

Retail Sales Fall 0.1% in October, Less Than Expected

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for October revealed a 0.1% decrease in...

Commodities Channel

Inside the Consumer Price Index: October 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: November 13

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough November 13, 2023....

Innovative ETFs Channel

Exploring Economic Indicators: Household Debt, Consumer Sentiment, and Trade

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and...

Fixed Income Channel

S&P 500 Snapshot: November Rally Carries On

The S&P 500 rose for a second consecutive week, finishing Friday up 1.3% from the previous...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Surpasses $35,000

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: November 6

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough November 6, 2023....

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: November 3

The yield on the 10-year note ended November 3, 2023 at 4.57%, the two-year note ended at 4.83%,...

Fixed Income Channel

S&P 500 Snapshot: Biggest Weekly Gain of the Year

The S&P 500 posted its biggest weekly gain of the year, finishing Friday up 5.85% from the...

Innovative ETFs Channel

What’s Happening in the Labor Market?

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They...

ETF Education Channel

S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs - October

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market...

Institutional Income Strategies Channel

Market Valuation, Treasury Yields and Inflation

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: U.S. stock indexes are...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective | October 2023

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Moving Averages: S&P Ends October Down 2.2%

Valid until the market close on November 30, 2023

The S&P 500 closed October with a monthly...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: October 30

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough October 30, 2023....

Commodities Channel

Two Measures of Inflation and Fed Policy

The BEA’s core PCE Price Index for September shows core inflation continues to be above the...

Innovative ETFs Channel

GDP Surges as Sentiment Slides: A Week of Economic Insights

Economic indicators play a pivotal role in understanding the health and performance of the U.S....

Fixed Income Channel

S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Falls Into Correction Territory

The S&P 500 dropped into correction territory as it has now fallen at least 10% from its...

Innovative ETFs Channel

New Home Sales See Fastest Pace Since February 2022

The September release for new home sales from the Census Bureau came in at a seasonally adjusted...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin's Price Doubles in 2023

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: October 23

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough October 23, 2023....

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 20

The yield on the 10-year note ended October 20, 2023 at 4.93%, the two-year note ended at 5.07%,...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Recession or Resilience? Analyzing Recent Economic Indicators

Economic indicators play a pivotal role in understanding the health and performance of the U.S....

Fixed Income Channel

S&P 500 Snapshot: 4-Day Slump Wipes Out October Gains

The S&P 500 fell for 4 straight days to end the week, wiping out all prior gains made this...

Beyond Basic Beta Channel

Retail Sales Rose 0.7% in September

The Census Bureau’s Advance Retail Sales Report for September revealed a 0.7% increase in...

Crypto Channel

Bitcoin Jumps to Its Highest Level Since August

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: 10/16/2023

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough October 16, 2023....

Innovative ETFs Channel

Inflation’s Ongoing Impact: A Look at Recent Economic Indicators

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They...

Commodities Channel

Inside the Consumer Price Index: September 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovers Above $27K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: October 9

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough October 9, 2023....

Financial Literacy Channel

Venerated Voices™ 3rd Quarter 2023 Rankings

Advisor Perspectives, a leading publisher and ranked as the #1 eNewsletter for financial advisors...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: October 6

The yield on the 10-year note ended October 6, 2023 at 4.78%, the 2-year note ended at 5.08%, and...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Mixed Signals From the Labor Market

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They...

ETF Education Channel

The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market...

Crypto Channel

Crypto Prices Begin October With a Surge

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: October 2

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough October 2, 2023....

US Treasuries & TIPS Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields. The chart below shows...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Economic Growth: The Role of Consumer Consumption & Confidence

Last week was once again packed with several key economic releases that helped provide insight...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Moving Averages: S&P Ends September Down 4.9%

The S&P 500 closed September with a monthly loss of 4.93%, after a loss of 1.71% in August....

Crypto Channel

Crypto: Bitcoin Unchanged From Last Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: September 25

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough September 25, 2023....

Innovative ETFs Channel

Rising Mortgage Rates and Their Ripple Through the Housing Market

Economic indicators are released regularly to measure, track, and analyze the health and...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 22

The yield on the 10-year note ended September 22, 2023 at 4.44%, the 2-year note ended at 5.10%,...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Breaks $27,000

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: September 18

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough September 18, 2023....

Innovative ETFs Channel

Inflation’s Lingering Shadow: A Look at Recent Economic Indicators

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall state of the U.S....

Commodities Channel

Inside the Consumer Price Index: August

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: September 11

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough September 11, 2023....

Innovative ETFs Channel

Exploring Economic Indicators: Services Sector and Trade Balance

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall state of the...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: September 8

The yield on the 10-year note ended September 8, 2023 at 4.26%, the 2-year note ended at 4.90%,...

ETF Education Channel

The S&P 500, Dow & Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs - August

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin's Price Dips After Grayscale Surge

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: Sept. 5, 2023

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough September 5, 2023....

Innovative ETFs Channel

Connecting the Dots in the Economic Puzzle

This week was packed with several key economic releases that helped provide insight into the...

US Treasuries & TIPS Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields: Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the August 31, 2023...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Moving Averages: S&P Ends August Down 1.7%

The S&P 500 closed August with a monthly loss of 1.71%, after a gain of 3.22% in July. At...

Crypto Channel

Crypto: Bitcoin Price Rockets Upon Grayscale Ruling

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: August 28

Five of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough August 28, 2023....

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 25

Note: We’ve updated this commentary with data through the August 25th market close.

The...

Crypto Channel

Crypto: Bitcoin Tumbles to $26K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: August 21

Five of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough August 21, 2023....

Portfolio Strategies Channel

Assessing Recession Risk: Interpreting Key Indicators

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Holds Steady for 3rd Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: August 14

Six of the eight indexes on our world watchlist posted gainsthrough August 14, 2023....

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 11, 2023

The yield on the 10-year note ended August 11, 2023 at 4.16%, the two-year note ended at 4.89%,...

Commodities Channel

Inside the Consumer Price Index: July 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

ETF Education Channel

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

Here is a look at real (inflation-adjusted) charts of the S&P 500, Dow 30, and Nasdaq...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields: A Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the July 31, 2023...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Moving Averages: S&P Ends July Up 3.1%

Valid until the market close on August 31, 2023

The S&P 500 closed July with a monthly gain...

Crypto Channel

Crypto: Bitcoin Falls Below $30K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: July 24

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough July 24, 2023....

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: Insights From Housing Market Indicators

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 21, 2023

The treasury yields on the 10-year note ended July 21, 2023, at 3.84%, the 2-year note ended at...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Unchanged from Last Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: July 17

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough July 17, 2023. Tokyo’s...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

A Promising Shift as Inflation Cools and Sentiment Soars

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 14

The yield on the 10-year note ended July 14, 2023 at 3.83%, the 2-year note ended at 4.74%, and...

Commodities Channel

Inside the Consumer Price Index: June

Back in 2010, regarding the consumer price index, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary...

Crypto Channel

Crypto: Bitcoin Down Slightly From Last Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

China Insights Channel

World Markets Watchlist: July 10

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough July 10, 2023. Tokyo’s...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's The Economy That Matters: The Labor Market

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Crosses $31K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets Watchlist: July 3

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough July 3, 2023. Tokyo’s...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the June 30, 2023...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's The Economy That Matters: Optimism Powers Resilience

Several key economic indicators come out every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Moving Averages: S&P Ends June Up 6.5%

Valid until the market close on July 31, 2023

The S&P 500 closed June with a monthly gain of...

Institutional Income Strategies Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 30

Note: We’ve updated this commentary with data through the June 30th market close.

The yield...

Crypto Channel

Crypto: Bitcoin Rally Continues

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets Watchlist: June 26

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough June 26, 2023. Tokyo’s...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: The Housing Market

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Rallies Past $28K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets Watchlist: June 20

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough June 20, 2023. Nikkei 225...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: The Inflation Situation

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Institutional Income Strategies Channel

Treasury Yield Snapshot: June 16

The treasury yields on the 10-year note ended June 16, 2023, at 3.77%, the 2-year note ended at...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Is Still Dropping

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Commodities Channel

A Look Inside the Consumer Price Index: May 2023

Back in 2010, the Fed justified its aggressive monetary policy “to promote a stronger pace...

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets Watchlist: June 12

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough June 12, 2023. Nikkei 225...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: Services PMI and More

Economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall health of...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Ends May Down 7.0%

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

ETF Education Channel

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs

Here is a look at real (inflation-adjusted) charts of the S&P 500, Dow 30, and Nasdaq...

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets Watchlist: June 5

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough June 5, 2023. Tokyo’s...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's The Economy That Matters: The Current Employment Situation

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Institutional Income Strategies Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: June 2

The yields on the 10-year note ended June 2, 2023 at 3.69%, the 2-year note ended at 4.50%, and...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields: The Long-Term Perspective

This article takes a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the May 31, 2023...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes the Month Up 0.25%

Valid until the market close on June 30, 2023

The S&P 500 closed May with a monthly gain of...

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets Watchlist: May 30

Six of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough May 30, 2023. Nikkei 225...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

The Economy Matters: PCE, GDP, Durable Goods & Employment Numbers

Several key economic indicators come out every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Hovering Around $27K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets Update: May 22

Seven of the eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough May 22, 2023. Nikkei 225...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: Most Recent Housing Market Trends

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Institutional Income Strategies Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 19

The yield on the 10-year note ended May 19, 2023 at 3.70%, the 2-year note ended at 4.28%, and...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down for Second Straight Week

by Jennifer Nash ,5/17/23

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets: Update For May 15, 2023

All eight indexes on our world watch list posted gains through May 15, 2023. France’s CAC...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: Inflation Numbers 

Several key economic indicators come out every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Commodities Channel

Inside the Consumer Price Index: April

Note: The charts in this commentary have been updated to include this week’s Consumer Price...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down from Last Week

Jennifer Nash, 5/10/23

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets Update For May 8

All eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough May 8, 2023. France’s CAC 40...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: Jobs Report & More

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Institutional Income Strategies Channel

Treasury Yields Snapshot: May 5th, 2023

The yields on the 10-year note ended May 5, 2023 at 3.44%, the 2-year note ended at 3.92%, and...

ETF Education Channel

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since Their 2000 Highs - April 2023

by Jennifer Nashof VettaFi | Advisor Perspectives,5/4/23

Crypto Channel

Crypto Update: Bitcoin Price Up Slightly From Last Week

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Modern Alpha Channel

World Markets Update: May 1

All eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough May 1, 2023. France’s CAC 40...

Fixed Income Channel

Treasury Yields: Long-Term Perspectives

Let’s have a look at a long-term perspective on Treasury yields as of the April 28, 2023...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: PCE Price Index and More

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

Innovative ETFs Channel

Moving Averages: S&P 500 Finishes April Up 1.46%

The S&P 500 closed April with a monthly gain of 1.46%, after a gain of 3.51% in March. At...

Crypto Channel

Crypto: Bitcoin Back Down to $28K

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...

Volatility Resource Channel

World Markets Update: April 24, 2023

Seven of eight indexes on our world watch list postedgainsthrough April 24, 2023. France’s...

Innovative ETFs Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: The Housing Market

Several key economic indicators are released every week to help provide insight into the overall...

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Venerated Voices™ Q1 2023 Rankings

Advisor Perspectives, a leading publisher and ranked as the #1 eNewsletter for financial advisors...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: Inflation and More

A few key economic data points were released last week that provided insight into the overall...

Portfolio Strategies Channel

It's the Economy That Matters: The Labor Market

Every week, several key economic indicators are released to help provide insight into the overall...

News

Economy Matters: Gross Domestic Product and More

Last week was once again packed with economic data releases, each playing a part in helping us...

News

It's the Economy That Matters: Home Sales and More

A handful of key economic data points were released last week that provided insight into the...

News

It's the Economy That Matters: Consumer Price Index and More

There was no shortage of economic data released last week. From inflation and consumer spending...

News

It's the Economy That Matters: February Jobs Report

Last week, several key economic data points were released that provide insight into the overall...

Crypto Channel

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Inches Up

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and...