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We performed a screening of medium-cap ETFs – defined as having Assets Under Management (AUM) between $2 billion and $10 billion – to determine what funds had the largest change in net assets on the week, according to data from etfdb.com. Only non-leveraged funds were considered. ...

Economists are increasingly upbeat about the U.S. economy, with a growing consensus that the country is headed for what is known as a soft landing. In the latest quarterly survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal, 65 economists have collectively lowered their recession probability forecast for...

The Chinese government is contemplating an increase in fiscal stimulus, reflecting a desire to recover a portion of the economic growth that has been lost over recent quarters to achieve the annual growth target of 5%. That’s according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the situation...

Jim Cramer indicated that a market rally could be on the horizon, driven by the upcoming September jobs report. This comes after a few challenging weeks for Wall Street. CNBC reported Cramer stating, “We certainly have plenty of tinder for a rally — there are some Kingsfords...

Global bonds may continue to plummet unless a sustained decline in equities revives the allure of fixed-income assets, says Barclays Plc. Bloomberg reported these experts suggesting that the only scenario where bonds might rally significantly is if risk assets experience a sharp downturn...

Renowned economist Peter Schiff cautions investors seeking refuge in money markets from stock volatility, highlighting the lurking inflation threat that could erode purchasing power significantly. What Happened: On Monday, Schiff shared his insights on Twitter, warning investors about the hidden...

With the Fed funds rate at 5.5%, its highest level since the early 2000s, the temptation of cash-like investments has never been more appealing, pushing investors to reconsider riskier assets such as stocks. While the Fed may opt to press the hold button this month, the end of rate hikes has not...

Bonds issued in U.S. dollars by China’s troubled real estate developer Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd. (OTC:CTRYF) soared on Tuesday after the company made a last-minute interest payment following the end of the grace period. Grace Period Drama After missing the $22.5 million coupon payments...

Salman Ahmed, the global head of macro and strategic asset allocation at Fidelity International, stood firm in his anticipation of an impending recession, even as Wall Street appeared increasingly optimistic about the Federal Reserve’s potential to orchestrate a soft landing for the U.S....

On Monday, economist and author Peter Schiff cautioned stock market investors about their indifference toward escalating bond yields. What Happened: Schiff expressed his concerns over stock market investors’ apparent disregard for the surge in bond yields. He emphasized that this nonchalance...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is shorting long-term U.S. Treasuries, specifically targeting the 30-year maturity. His prediction: yields could skyrocket to 5.5%. But why is he making such a high-stakes bet? In a tweet published overnight, the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management...

Global markets experienced a dramatic increase in volatility in the last hours of trading in New York on Thursday followed by a gradual reversal, resulting in a fresh bullish session for both equities and bonds on Friday. But what does the Bank of Japan have to do with all of this? The wild market...

Risk sentiment sharply deteriorated in Thursday’s afternoon session, and volatility made a strong comeback in the market. The VIX, the fear index, surged over 10% amid growing speculation the Bank of Japan (BoJ) might consider removing the yield curve control, which limits the 10-year bond...

Investors are on standby for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting’s interest rate decision, due to be announced on Wednesday, July 26, at 2:00 p.m. ET. While the market has already fully priced in a 25-basis-point rate hike to a target range of 5.25%-5.5%, the Fed’s...

In a tweet on Monday, Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” warned of a potential depression and advised caution for those whose futures depend on stocks and bonds. What Happened: Kiyosaki expressed his concerns about the stock and bond markets,...