Eurozone construction activity falls faster in August
Steep declines in housebuilding and engineering work have led to the biggest plunge in UK construction activity since May 2020, according to a survey of building companies.
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Greer says agriculture, non-tariff barrier announcements likely during Xi visit
WASHINGTON—US President Donald Trump heads to China this week for his long-awaited summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Expectations are modest. On both sides, decision-making is highly concentrated in the top lead…
How Battery Storage Is Powering Lithium Miner Momentum
Many sought-after metals have been logging significant price growth in recent months, and lithium is no exception. Key Takeaways: The price of lithium did quite well in August, as did the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP…
How Quality & Diversification Are Propelling QINT’s AUM
The potential of overstretched valuations in U.S. equities that could eventually mean-revert is just one reason more investors are gravitating towards international equities. There’s no shortage of funds that can addres…
COAL Surges 23% in August Driven by Global Power Demand
The Range Global Coal Index ETF (COAL) climbed 23.4% in August, outpacing both broad market equities and energy sector peers. During the month, the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) climbed 2.7%, while the State…
T. Rowe Price Launches Securitized Income ETF
T. Rowe Price launched a new securitized credit ETF on Thursday. The T. Rowe Price Securitized Income ETF (TSCZ) began trading on NYSE Arca with a competitive 0.20% expense ratio, according to a company announcement. Th…
DIW raises German economic growth forecasts as exports beat expectations
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows…
How PRFZ Uses Fundamental Indexing in Today’s SMID-Cap Market
Thus far in 2026, small-caps have come back in a big way. As mega-cap tech concentration continues to push broad U.S. market valuations to the brink of historical highs, investors are seeking alternative paths for growt…
This Bond ETF Is Growing Relevant By the Day
The saying “May you live in interesting times” is becoming relevant in the bond market for all the wrong reasons. “Interesting” usually means “trouble.” Fortunately, advisors and fixed income investors have avenues for …
Lithium, Copper Help Battery ETF BATT Gain More Than 10% in August
The Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) had a strong August, thanks to impressive performances by its holdings in the consumer discretionary, materials and technology sectors. BATT rose from $14.34 at the en…
OILT Delivers Growth as Fund Prepares for Texas Exchange Move
Oil and gas prices have certainly been crucial to the market this year, and energy ETFs like OILT have been moving as a result. Key Takeaways: The Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (OILT) is delivering strong results, w…
Avoid Emerging Markets Index Pitfalls With This ETF
Emerging markets equities and the related ETFs are delivering some impressive performances this year. Still, savvy advisors and investors look beyond the headlines. Some of the most popular index-based emerging markets …
Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down 1.5% This Week
This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We h…
ETF Prime: The International ETF Opportunity & Currency Hedging
International equity ETFs and currency hedging strategies were the focus on this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Maria Rahni, senior director and equities product manager at New York Life Investments, follow…
Navigate Interest Rate Uncertainty With CLO Exposure
With inflation and interest rates dominating market discourse these days, it may be a good time for investors to consider how they go about building fixed income exposure. After all, there are certainly some strategies …
The Outlook for Global Markets Is Improving but Still Trails the Past
The international environment remains volatile, and the euro area – an open economy that is well integrated into global supply chains and international financial markets – could face strains ahead. While the acute risk …
XLE Tops August Sector Rankings as Energy Stocks Surge
The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gained 7.4% in August, according to State Street. That was the best performance among the 11 Select Sector SPDR funds that track the S&P 500. Oil and gas stocks power…
T. Rowe Price Global Distro Head Talks Active ETFs on Bloomberg
The active ETF universe grows week by week, with active ETF launches a key driver of overall ETF growth. Firms like T. Rowe Price have leaned heavily into the active ETF race, with funds ranging from equities to fixed i…
How Central Banks Could Help Drive the New Gold Rally
Given that gold has found itself back on the menu for many advisors and investors, it is worth exploring the factors driving the metal’s recent rally. Yes, behavioral trends and retail demand are fueling part of the sur…
RBNZ raises rates to 2.75% as inflation stays high, signals further hikes
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman will address a press conference at 03:00 GMT, following the announcement of the monetary policy decision on Wednesday.
The Curious Calm in Credit
In the labyrinth of global finance, markets often present puzzles that defy easy explanation. Today, investors are grappling with one such enigma. The bond market, a barometer of economic health, is sending mixed signal…
How to Invest in the Growing Autism Care Economy
The autism care economy is expanding across healthcare, technology, education, and behavioral services. As a result, investors are beginning to look at the companies serving it through a broader investment lens. On Sept…
Big On Income, This Bitcoin ETF Is Worth Examining
The debate between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) never really ends. Both cryptos are down from their 2025 peaks. Bitcoin trades near $77,000 right now, backed heavily by institutional money and clear …
Defiance Launches New Israel ETF ISRL
Defiance ETFs has launched a new strategy today, bringing the Defiance KSM Israel 120 (ISRL) ETF to the broader ETF marketplace. The strategy adds to the single nation segment of the overall ETF landscape, a useful tool…