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Optimism Overpowers Market Uncertainty Following US-China Trade Thaw

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The US and China shocked the world in announcing a 90 day trade truce, turning weeks of uncertainty into a day of optimism.

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Can Private Assets Reshape Index Investing?

New filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are requesting permission to launch ETFs that hold both public and private assets.

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ETFs Are Breaking Inflow Records. Not So Much Overseas

US equity ETFS saw nearly $150 billion in inflows last month. Those tied to Europe, Japan, and emerging markets weren’t so lucky.

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Dr. Doom’s 5 ‘Wars’ Facing the Global Economy

The noted economist Nouriel Roubini cited five major issues that our species will have to confront over the next two decades.

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Bonds

Tariff War Transforms US Bond Market From Boring to ‘Yippy’

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US Treasurys have long been safe havens during financial market upheaval. President Trump’s sweeping import tariffs made them more volatile.

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto on Track for M&A Record With Coinbase’s $2.9B Derebit Takeover

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Coinbase is acquiring Derebit for $2.9 billion in the crypto industry’s biggest ever deal as it spars with rival Kraken.

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Advisors Weigh In on Fixed Income in Turbulent Markets

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As stocks pull back on macroeconomic fears, the bond market presents pockets of opportunity.

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Vanguard Pushes Ahead with Another Active ETF

The firm is nearing a dozen actively managed exchange-traded funds in its lineup.

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Westwood ETF Says it Pays to Be Democratic

A new fund from Westwood and TOBAM aims to limit exposure to authoritarian states including China, Russia, and Turkey.

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Are Investors Buying Tesla’s Nosedive?

ETFs shorting Tesla have recently outperformed, while those doubling down on the company have not. The long-term numbers are another story.

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