The Iran conflict has triggered a global bond market repricing as 'bond vigilantes' enforce inflation discipline by selling government bonds and driving yields higher. U.S. 2-year Treasury yields surged 50 bps, German Bunds jumped 64 bps, and UK gilts rose 95 bps month-to-date. High-yield corporate credit spreads...
The S&P 500 fell 1.5% to its lowest close since mid-November, breaking support at 6,700 with the next battleground expected at 6,600. CTAs are likely exiting long positions and may establish short positions soon. Widening credit spreads, rising rates and oil, and a strengthening dollar are creating conditions for...
The S&P 500 dropped over 1% as oil prices surged above $100, with a weak job report adding pressure. Rising oil and gasoline prices threaten inflation outlook and could widen credit spreads, potentially dragging down both equity and high-yield credit markets. The article warns that high-yield credit and stocks may...
Vanguard launched the High-Yield Active ETF (VGHY) in September 2025, marking a departure from its traditionally conservative investment approach. The actively managed junk bond fund features a competitive 0.22% expense ratio, targets 40 basis points of annual outperformance, and is backed by Vanguard's experienced...
Market analysis reveals potential financial stress with three key indicators: widening credit spreads, strengthening dollar, and tightening liquidity conditions, suggesting increased risk in equity markets.
EBC Financial Group has launched over 100 new U.S. listed ETF CFDs, expanding its multi-asset product suite and providing global clients with deeper access to thematic and diversified trading opportunities.
EBC Financial Group has launched over 100 new US-listed ETF CFDs, expanding its multi-asset product suite and providing global clients with deeper diversified thematic trading opportunities. The new offerings cover a range of market exposures, including geographic allocations, fixed income strategies, and...
EBC Financial Group has launched over 100 new CFDs on US-listed ETFs, expanding its multi-asset product offering and providing global clients with greater access to diversified, thematic trading opportunities.
Economist Craig Shapiro warns of potential 'market dysfunction' in the U.S. Treasury market, suggesting the 'Fed put' might be activated. Shapiro is buying more gold in anticipation of central bank intervention. Experts suggest factors like forced deleveraging, basis trade unwinds, or foreign repatriation could trigger...
The article analyzes 5 key charts that suggest the market's bullish trend remains intact, despite recent volatility. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, high-yield bonds, and sector performance all point to a constructive outlook.
The article discusses 8 technical charts that suggest the stock market could see a deeper pullback in the near-term, including signs of a potential island reversal top in the S&P 500, a diamond top or head and shoulders pattern in the Nasdaq 100, and weakness in high-yield bonds and biotech stocks.
The S&P 500 had a strong week, but the YTD return is still below the July high. The tech sector's expected earnings growth remains positive, but investors should watch the strengthening yen and its potential impact on markets.
The article discusses the importance of monitoring credit spreads to gauge recession risk as earnings season winds down. It suggests focusing on investment-grade bond ETFs like LQD over high-yield ETFs like HYG and SHYG to mitigate credit risk.
We have highlighted 10 ETFs that have seen higher average volumes in the second quarter and are thus the top 10 funds in terms of trading volume.
Smart Beta ETF report for WFHY
Despite a slow start to the year for bonds, fixed income still provides much more yield today than it has in years and will likely get a long-awaited boost when rate cuts eventually come.
Smart Beta ETF report for HYGV
High-yielding ETFs offer great investment avenues amid varying rate cut expectations and valuation concerns in some pockets of the broader market.
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Smart Beta ETF report for PHB
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