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US equity futures are indicating a broadly flat open as of 05:00 ET. This follows mostly higher Asian markets, while European equity markets are firmer. Saudi Arabia announced a unilateral crude...

Nvidia and Meta's stocks have skyrocketed this year Investors looking to gain from Meta and Nvidia's rallies have plenty of ways to do so And low-cost ETFs are one of the best options out...

Based on a set of ETFs, widespread gains lifted nearly all the major asset classes for trading in the week through Friday’s close (June 2). The downside outlier: commodities, which slipped...

Could monetary conditions be supportive of the “soft landing” scenario? While the “recession” versus “no recession” debate rages, there is a precedent for a...

US futures are pointing to a higher open. European equity markets have opened with gains, following higher Asian levels. US debt ceiling legislation cleared Senate with comfortable majority. Bill will...

The biggest news out on Wednesday was two FOMC members making their case for no hike in June. This language and timing is no accident. After 500bps of 10 consecutive hikes the effective Fed Funds...

Most of the major asset classes fell in May. The upside exceptions: U.S. stocks and cash. Otherwise, red ink prevailed last month, based on a set of proxy ETFs representing the world’s primary...

I am not the first person to point out that the stock market, at outlandish multiples, is not behaving consistently with commodities markets that are flashing imminent depression. If we insist on...

US futures are pointing to a lower open. European equity markets have opened weaker, following negative Asian trade. US Debt ceiling remains in headlines with House set to vote on bill later. Market...

The warning signs continue to mount. Yet the US economy continues to defy expectations in some quarters that a recession is near. Granted, it’s arguably a precarious expansion that’s...

June is expected to be another volatile month on Wall Street amid a trio of significant market-moving events. Market's focus will be on the U.S. jobs report, CPI inflation data, and the Fed’s...

Fractional Reserve banking allows for economic growth but does have its risks. Heightened surveillance and traceability of CBDC are highly concerning. But, CBDC gives the Fed even more power. The...

US equity futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. This follows mixed Asian trade, while European equity markets are mostly lower. White House and GOP leaders are in a race to sell the...

The agreement announced on Saturday by President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy that outlines a debt-ceiling deal may prove to be the easy part. The struggle to avert a US government default this...