Stocks: Prices Up, Valuations Down
As we move into the second half of 2026, U.S. large-cap stocks may be on pace to deliver their fourth straight year of double-digit gains, with the S&P 500 Index up 11.4% through July 10, 2026.
ETFs & Funds
From South Korea to Semiconductors: Last Week’s Top ETF Inflows
The ETF market saw inflows shift notably this past week, as investors funneled capital toward international valuation gaps and domestic large-cap equities. This, coupled with aggressive buying in the …
Fidelity, Invesco Leaders on Opportunities in the Second Half
VettaFi’s Midyear Market Outlook symposium Thursday saw industry leaders take on the big questions. Where is the market going? How should investors and advisors navigate uncertainty and potential vola…
Jensen Investment Management Prepares New Quality ETF
Jensen Investment Management, a shop focused on quality ETF offerings, has filed for a new index-based quality ETF. The firm, which already offers active funds like the Jensen Quality Growth ETF (JGRW…
World Markets Watchlist: July 20, 2026
Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The list includes the S&P 500 from the United States, TSX from Canada, the FTSE 100 from England, the DAXK f…
Inside LOEV: Harding Loevner’s First Active ETF
On Monday, July 20, 2026, Harding Loevner announced the debut of the Harding Loevner International Developed Markets Select Equity ETF (LOEV). LOEV marks a significant milestone for the firm, as it’s …
Beyond the Spot Price: The Changing Landscape of Commodity ETFs
Historically investors have bought physical commodity ETFs to gain direct exposure to the spot price of real assets. These funds provide a straightforward way to hedge against inflation and market vol…
Bonds Are Back
Backdrop: When governments need to borrow money to fund expenses, they generally do so by issuing bonds. In the UK, government bonds are known as ‘gilts’. Each gilt will pay a regular amount of intere…
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: QQQM
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQM) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several to…
Rate Cuts Aren’t Guaranteed; Consider Preferred Stock ETF VRP
These days, forecasting what the Federal Reserve has in store for interest rates feels like a futile endeavor. Consensus wisdom indicates the central bank is highly unlikely to cut or raise rates this…
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Cools, But Energy Headwinds Loom
A handful of key economic data points dropped last week, painting a picture of an economy that is successfully downshifting from its recent inflation peaks even as consumers keep their footing. Betwee…
$100 Billion ETFs: Meet the New Class of Mega-Funds
I have been tracking the ETF industry for a long time. I remember when the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) made history as the very first ETF to hit the $100 billion mark. Since then nearly two dozen hav…
India’s infrastructure output rises 5% y/y in June under new series
In the first half of 2026, iron ore production in India showed rapid growth, rising by 17% compared with the same period last year to 184 million tonnes. This is according to data from BigMint.
Advanced Reactor Milestones Bolster NUKZ
The global push for reliable baseload power is driving rapid development in the advanced reactor market and shining a bright light on nuclear energy supply chains, with key companies hitting major ope…
3 Reasons to Use Active ETFs in Your Core Allocation
Building a portfolio from scratch, or looking to refresh one that needs an overhaul? Core funds provide the bedrock upon which overall portfolios are constructed. Historically, that has meant large, l…
Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs
The average U.S. tariff on imports from China stood at 57.6 percent in September 2025, more than double the level at the beginning of the year, according to the Peterson Institute for International Ec…
The Consortium Fueling the Nuclear Renaissance
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the approved voluntary agreement that formally establishes the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium under the Defense Production Act (DPA). While the name center…
Investigate Intel Earnings With This Exciting ETF
The week of July 20 brings an avalanche of marquee earnings reports and with the artificial intelligence (AI) trade experiencing significant retrenchment, semiconductor stocks are under duress. That c…
German producer prices climb 1.8% in June, below forecasts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirms growth of 0.5% for Italy both this year and in 2027. The figures are set out in the World Economic Outlook published on Wednesday.
German producer prices rise 1.8% y/y in June
UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.7% in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2025, unrevised from the first estimate.
China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for 14th straight month in July
China is widely expected to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 14th consecutive month in July, signaling that policymakers remain reluctant to deploy broad-based monetary stimulus even …
UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
A data-driven snapshot of how Euronext-listed companies are advancing their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.
GDX at 20: Gold & the Pursuit of Independence
From America’s founding to GDX’s 20th anniversary, gold has remained a constant store of value, and VanEck has helped investors access it for nearly 60 years.
Don’t Buy These Stocks, But Watch the Story Unfold
I have a lot of short conversations about dividend stocks. They go something like this: