UK house prices rose by 2.7% in year to May, ONS data shows
The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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New US 25% tariff hits billions of dollars in Brazilian exports
US president Donald Trump hasn't given up on his approach to use tariffs as a way of gaining the upper hand in the global markets despite the monumental decision by the US Supreme Court on Feb. 20 that his use of the In…
UK inflation eases to 14-month low of 2.6% in June
The United Kingdom (UK) headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% over the year in June, compared to a rise of 2.8% in May, the data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Wednesday.
Japan trade balance shrinks in June as high imports offset export strength
President Trump has made reducing U.S. trade deficits a priority, but economists disagree over how much they matter and what to do about them.
Mid-Year Review & Outlook: A Resilient Economy Continues to Push Through Headwinds
We added a healthcare service providers ETF to our Growth, Moderate Growth, and Conservative Growth Strategies to better participate in a broadening equity market after years of narrow, tech-driven leadership. Healthcar…
The Changing Mosaic of Risk Factors
The threads of the markets continue to weave a complicated story. The landscape has moved from a backdrop characterized by a hawkish Fed, a bulletproof AI investment cycle, and a willingness to look through Iran/U.S. te…
How Evolving Data Empowers Private Credit & the PCR ETF
The rapid expansion of private credit established the asset class as an alternative for portfolio diversification. However, its lack of public transaction data has historically posed valuation challenges. According to a…
Risk-Wary Family Offices Double Down on Infrastructure
Geopolitical shocks have pushed family offices to rethink nearly every corner of their portfolios. Infrastructure has emerged as the asset class they trust most right now.
A Moment for Materials: Why Targeted Investment Makes Sense
It’s likely fair to say that all of the sectors of the equity market have reacted to 2026’s geopolitical pressures in different ways, be it positive or negative. That being said, none have moved in quite as interesting …
US, Mexico resume USMCA trade talks as Trump hits Canada with new tariffs
US president Donald Trump hasn't given up on his approach to use tariffs as a way of gaining the upper hand in the global markets despite the monumental decision by the US Supreme Court on Feb. 20 that his use of the In…
Defiance Debuts AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF: Targeting Sustainable AI Profitability
On July 21, Defiance launched the Defiance AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF (AIHY), with an expense ratio of 76 basis points. The fund provides actively managed exposure to the companies that are leaders in enabling, developin…
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 07/19/2026
These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework.
VettaFi’s Murphy Discusses Q2 Earnings & Sector Trends on CNBC’s ETF Edge
VettaFi Director of Research Cinthia Murphy appeared on CNBC’s ETF Edge to discuss second-quarter earnings, thematic ETFs, and sector trends.
The Fixed Income Duration Debate: Time To Stay Short?
It goes without saying at this point that one of the trickier parts of building a fixed income portfolio is figuring out duration positioning. This is doubly true when we sit in a period of macroeconomic uncertainty, li…
Cyber ETFs Surge While Semis Stumble
Market leadership within the tech momentum trade has shifted in the wake of the recent bloodbath. Over the past month, a sharp unwinding of crowded positions sent semiconductors into a steep correction from recent recor…
Strategic Approaches to Consider When Investing in UK ETFs
United Kingdom equities offer investors developed market exposure to resilient, globally diversified sector leaders in energy, healthcare, and finance through ETFs. However, exposure requires an understanding of how reg…
China’s foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers
EU-China relations play a crucial role in the global business landscape. The current circumstances, marked by geopolitical shifts, economic interdependence, and technological competition, contribute to the volatility an…
T. Rowe Research Charts a Disciplined Path for Crypto
Crypto has spent more than a decade on the edge of mainstream investing, cast either as a technological revolution or a speculative distraction. According to a new T. Rowe Price research report titled “Crypto edges into…
Alphabet Earnings an Ideal Time to Get Acquainted With These ETFs
In another one of this week’s tests of investor sentiment around artificial intelligence (AI) – and a tentpole one at that — Google’s parent company, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), reports second-quarter results after the cl…
Britain posts £16 billion budget deficit in June
Between April and June 2020, the height of the first national lockdown, GDP fell by a record 19.4% before rebounding 17.6% as the country reopened over the summer.
German investor morale rises more than expected in July, ZEW finds
Germany’s DAX managed gains of 0.15% to 25,817.89, France’s CAC 40 declined 0.33% to 8,479.87, and London’s FTSE 100 lost 0.26% to 10,651.77.
Macro Tailwinds Power a Strong First Half for Midstream
As we cross the halfway mark of 2026, the energy space has already experienced a dramatic shift in the macro landscape. Supply disruptions in the Middle East turned a looming oil supply glut into a severe shortage with …
South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll
China Sustains Solid Q1 Growth, but Rebalancing Challenges and Deflationary Pressures Persist
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 semiconductor secto…