Hidden Market Weakness Persists Despite New Highs, Fueled by Concentrated Tech Gains
Despite recent advances pushing major stock indices to new highs, underlying market breadth and participation suggest a hidden weakness.
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Middle East Gulf Supplied 8% of U.S. Crude Oil Imports in 2025
In 2025, the United States sourced an average of 490,000 barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil from the Middle East Gulf region, which...
Bond and ETF Funds Offer Hedging Amid Market Turbulence and Rising FX Costs
In the current turbulent market environment, hedged share classes for bond funds and bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are proving particularly beneficial.
Trump-Xi Talks: 5 Investor Priorities on Trade, Tech, and Stability
President Donald Trump's visit to China for discussions with President Xi Jinping occurs at a critical juncture for global markets, which are highly sensitive...
eBay Rejects $55.5 Billion Takeover Bid From GameStop
Online marketplace eBay has officially rejected a substantial $55.
U.S. Natural Gas Production to Rise on Domestic and International Demand, EIA Projects
Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects significant growth in domestic dry natural gas production through 2050, driven by increasing demand both within the United States...
Middle East Tensions Persist, US Inflation Data and Fed Chair Vote Loom
The diplomatic situation in the Middle East remains precarious, with President Trump characterizing the ceasefire with Iran as being on "massive life support.
UK Borrowing Costs Surge Amid Political Uncertainty and Inflation Fears
Government borrowing costs in the United Kingdom experienced a significant increase on Tuesday, driven by mounting uncertainty surrounding the political future of Prime Minister...
Traders Shift Back to Majority Buy in the Nikkei 225 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Concerns
equity index futures experienced a slight retreat as investors awaited April Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and continued to monitor developments in the Middle...
Q2 Market Risks Rise as Oil Rally and Inflation Pressure Equity Momentum
The first quarter of 2026 presented a series of unexpected developments, most notably the United States' engagement with Iran, which led to the closure...