Extreme poverty continues to afflict many countries globally, with the division in wealth only growing greater. In a global economy driven by consumption, some of the poorest countries end up significant carbon emissions producers as they...
Read MoreMost geopolitical issues do not have an impact on markets beyond short-term volatility, but the current situation in Russia and Ukraine may have more substantial implications. Last Friday, the market saw increased volatility in response to the White...
Read MoreTreasury bond exchange traded funds strengthened as investors reassessed the geopolitical tensions over Russian and Ukraine on NATO warnings over the lack of a drawdown in troop movements. On Wednesday, the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF)...
Read MoreHigh crude oil prices aren’t going to let up anytime soon, with oil futures signaling elevated pricing for the summer. Investors can capture the strength in the energy markets with exchange traded funds. The spread between crude oil for delivery...
Read MoreUnited Kingdom stock markets and country-specific exchange traded funds are outperforming global markets. The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (NYSEArca: EWU) rose 4.0% year-to-date. In comparison, the S&P 500 dipped 6.1%, the MSCI European...
Read MoreAfter hitting its highest mark since June 11th earlier this week, spot gold has retreated. Building geopolitical tensions and volatile markets pushed gold to $1,879.48 early in the week, but news of Russia removing some troops from the border and a...
Read MoreInvestors can incorporate exposure to certain asset classes to help mitigate the corrosive effects of inflation on a traditional portfolio. Inflation in the U.S. has continued to increase. The CPI print for January, released last week, showed that...
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