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European bank credit default swap (CDS) spreads rose as risk‑off sentiment intensified amid the ongoing Middle East war, according to Swissquote analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya. The iTraxx Europe Senior Financial index climbed 2 basis points to 69 bps, while the sub‑financials index gained 4 basis points, reaching 117 bps. The heightened spreads reflect investor caution over sovereign and banking sector stability in Europe. The outlook is expected to stay bearish until the regional conflict de‑escalates.
Morningstar DBRS confirmed Norway’s long‑term sovereign ratings at AAA for both foreign and local currency on March 13, 2026, while its short‑term ratings were affirmed at R‑1 (high). All four ratings retained a stable trend, indicating no change in outlook....
Morningstar DBRS reaffirmed Ireland’s long‑term sovereign rating at AA with a stable outlook, and its short‑term rating at R‑1 (high). The agency highlighted a 4.9% rise in real modified domestic demand and a 12.3% surge in real GDP in 2025,...
Economists warn that a sustained $200 per barrel WTI price would trigger a systemic shock to the U.S. economy. At that level, gasoline could top $7 per gallon, eroding over $400 billion in discretionary consumer spending and deepening energy poverty. The...
The article highlights the concept of wheat balance‑sheet blind spots, emphasizing that reported inventory figures often ignore physical accessibility and quality constraints. It explains that a grain elevator’s listed wheat may not meet specifications or be readily deliverable due to...
Senator Josh Hawley sent letters to the five largest U.S. fertilizer producers—CF Industries, Mosaic, Koch Fertilizer, Nutrien and Yara—demanding an explanation for a sharp two‑week price surge. He warned that any exploitation of the Iran conflict to justify higher prices...
Financial advisers are increasingly worried about U.S. fiscal policy and geopolitics, prompting a stronger emphasis on long‑term vehicles such as target‑date funds (TDFs), which grew 20.3% in 2025 to $4.8 trillion and now represent roughly 40‑50% of defined‑contribution allocations. Research shows...
The United States Oil Fund (USO) posted an average annual return of 22.29% over the past five years, outpacing the broader market by 11.45% on an annualized basis. Its market capitalization now sits at $1.88 billion. A $100 stake made five...
The Inter‑American Development Bank is backing the Bi‑Oceanic Corridor—a 2,300‑mile road and rail link from Brazil to Chile—with a $200 million loan for the critical Paraguay segment. The corridor, slated for completion in late 2026, promises to shave roughly two‑and‑a‑half weeks off...
Home equity fell $78.8 billion in Q4 2025, a 0.5 % year‑over‑year decline, marking the second consecutive quarter of losses. The average homeowner lost $8,500 of equity, reducing total accumulated equity to about $295,000 per borrower. Slower price appreciation—annual gains of only...
PEY, Invesco’s High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF, delivers a high dividend yield and sector‑diversified exposure, appealing to value‑focused investors amid prolonged growth‑stock premiums. The fund trades at a 14.35× price‑to‑earnings multiple, reflecting a discount but its yield‑centric screening sacrifices...
FTSE Russell plans to reclassify Vietnam from a frontier market to the secondary‑emerging category, a move that will trigger substantial index‑fund inflows. Analysts estimate up to $5 billion could be redirected into Vietnamese equities once the change is implemented in September. Retail...
Let’s talk about the Montana car tax strategy. The idea is simple: Montana has no sales tax. So people form a Montana LLC, buy the car through the LLC, register the car in MT, and—poof—no sales tax. Is it legit? There...
The Adasina Social Justice All‑Cap Global ETF (JSTC) launches as an impact‑first product that prioritizes community‑sourced social‑justice metrics over traditional ESG scores. It mandates at least 40% non‑U.S. exposure, holds more than 600 diversified stocks, and keeps its top‑10 holdings...
New York’s 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act capped rent increases on rent‑stabilized buildings, turning them from value‑add opportunities into income‑only assets. As a result, institutional investors and private‑equity firms have largely exited, leaving local families as the primary...
Triad Wealth Partners, an institutional RIA founded in 2023, has scaled to over $1 billion in assets under management while focusing on mass‑affluent investors. The firm’s CIO Brent Coggins says the firm is tweaking its model portfolios to add more cyclicality...
The Bespoke Report highlighted a sharp market sell‑off, with the S&P 500 registering an extreme oversold reading while still hovering near record highs. This technical divergence suggests a fragile equilibrium: prices could tumble further to align with the oversold signal, or...
U.S. equity markets closed the week in the red, with all three major indexes falling at least 1.3% as the United States and Israel escalated their conflict with Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the declines, slipping nearly 2%...
Paying off a mortgage early eliminates interest payments but also removes the mortgage interest deduction, potentially increasing taxable income. Homeowners must weigh the loss of that deduction against the interest savings, especially if they currently itemize. Property tax deductions remain,...
The ongoing Iran‑Israel conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing global crude to around $100 a barrel. Puerto Rico, which generates roughly 60 % of its electricity from aging oil‑fired plants, will see its regulated power rates rise when...
The author disclosed a newly initiated micro‑cap position in a sub‑$100 million market‑cap company, emphasizing its illiquid nature and potential for rapid price appreciation. After a face‑to‑face meeting with the CEO, confidence in the investment thesis increased, citing recent milestone achievements...
USP500 fell about 4 % from recent peaks amid geopolitical tension and persistent inflation. ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 (UPRO) delivers three‑times the index’s daily return, magnifying both gains and losses. The ETF is positioned as a short‑term tactical tool that can boost...
Cyprus, currently holding the EU presidency, has moved from a neutral position to actively opposing the removal of sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, citing historic disputes with Turkey. The shift follows a letter from Turkish President Recep Erdoğan to Slovak...
U.S. publicly held debt has ballooned to roughly the size of the nation’s GDP and is set to surpass the post‑World War II record as baby‑boomers retire and entitlement spending climbs. Yale Budget Lab’s Martha Gimbel warned that investors currently accept...
It looks like we will be focused on two things next week: 1. The economic impact of the US-Iran conflict 2. Monetary Policy Look at the laundry list of central bank decisions on tap... All of them are expected to hold, but we...
Exelon’s stock surged to $50.94, a peak not seen since April 2022, after the utility reported an 8% drop in fourth‑quarter earnings despite beating analyst estimates. The company’s full‑year 2026 profit is projected to rise modestly 3%, with a stronger 7%...
The article outlines how long‑term stock investing leverages lower capital‑gains taxes, compounding returns, and reduced trading costs to build wealth. Holding assets for more than a year qualifies gains for 0‑15‑20 % rates versus higher ordinary‑income taxes, and a 7 % annual...
A proposal circulating in Albany would slash New York’s estate‑tax exemption from over $7 million to $750,000 and raise the top rate to 50 percent. The change would shift the tax burden from ultra‑wealthy dynasties to typical middle‑class families who own modest...
At a Long U.S.–China Institute distinguished lecture on Feb. 23, 2026, Professor Yao Yang argued that China’s reform‑and‑opening period effectively concluded in 2018, ushering a new era focused on manufacturing expansion and technological self‑reliance. He outlined domestic policy shifts—including anti‑corruption drives,...
Redfin’s latest survey shows investor activity in Florida slumping, with Orlando down 16% and Fort Lauderdale 15% year‑over‑year, while national investor purchases rose about 2% in Q4 2025. The decline is driven by soaring insurance premiums—averaging $5,838 annually, more than double...
On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury issued a one‑month waiver permitting the sale and purchase of Russian crude and refined products stored on floating vessels. The exemption, intended to alleviate market bottlenecks, sparked immediate criticism from European officials who argue it...
After years of double‑digit rent gains, the national median rent slipped 1.4% YoY to $1,353 in January 2026, its lowest level in four years. Vacancy rates climbed to 7.3% as new supply flooded the market, prompting landlords to offer concessions...
Gas is already pushing five dollars a gallon here, and remember this: when oil prices spike, gas prices lag behind. Which means this isn’t the peak. It’s the warning. Are we winning yet?!
Oil = 10yr = -SPX 1 variable market continued for another week and will likely persist until oil drops back below ~$70 when the Strait is back in business. https://t.co/349BroE6sP
U.S. Treasury markets experienced a sharp front‑end rally this week, with two‑year yields climbing roughly 20 basis points while ten‑year yields added about 12 basis points. The differential move produced a bear‑flattened curve, indicating heightened short‑term rate pressure. Market participants...
$spy weekly chart as we got out second week below the 8/21day. Look at some levels and read the language. Have a great weekend https://t.co/0t56sbE0UM
Investment-grade bonds just broke down from a 3-year support. These are early signs of stress in the bond market. Keep in mind that junk bonds are also trading well below their 200-day moving average now. Latest presentation: https://t.co/gDlMFjFGml https://t.co/UUDCngoUN8
Friday afternoon 8K. $VZ no longer reporting wireless service revenue. Rolling FIOS into that line. So weak. #SchulmanEffect https://t.co/XRxvo6vwvp
Anyone know how we could possibly have gold over $5,000 with the DXY over $100? https://t.co/S8n1xWP4PR
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have all sidled up to their 200-day simple moving averages. One good shove from here and the most prominent benchmarks for 'risk appetite' will break the most recognizable technical analysis cue. It would generate...
initial test reject turned into trend day UP after early AM cave fill repair....risk off across the board.... https://t.co/5r4D63LWjv
I went over this with clients already: rate volatility is just starting… “If 80 then 100” is what I said about MOVE and it’s got lots of room to move higher. Higher oil = higher yields
🌽HOLY. CORN. BUYING. Money managers in the week ended March 10 bought more than 140,000 CBOT corn futures & options contracts (the fourth most for any week on record). The resulting net long - 193,271 contracts - isn't even halfway to the...
Daily $QQQ next week horizontal support meets 200sma, this would be lovely area for a bounce. And of course for bears, lovely area for a breakdown. Place your bets. https://t.co/CA9XF93VAc
Last week breakdown of 20sma weekly trend $SPY, this week retest of underside (fail) and follow through down for likely will be lowest close of year. So clean. https://t.co/5zFCEMQ7b7
They will print US dollars to rebuild economies after being ravaged from communism and tyranny.
ECB’s Villeroy says it isn’t the right moment to raise rates next week https://t.co/fTpHRzxngU via @WHorobin https://t.co/zJ4KHlvUAN
Condos are softer than the detached market. Cancellations have continued into 2026. Nothing at all like all-time highs in 2007, but this submarket is notably softer than detached homes. https://t.co/3krxTga2qS
ECB’s Panetta says the private sector is key in cross-border payments https://t.co/dYdaPPXjLl via @Alemrome https://t.co/dkpP47DCou
EU is set to suspend some duty-free sugar imports for a year https://t.co/Air1ME1Muc via @LyubovEUWorld https://t.co/tBY6hUyKNr
