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The Curious Calm in Credit

In the labyrinth of global finance, markets often present puzzles that defy easy explanation. Today, investors are grappling with one such enigma. The bond market, a barometer of economic health, is sending mixed signal…

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Defiance Launches New Israel ETF ISRL

Defiance ETFs has launched a new strategy today, bringing the Defiance KSM Israel 120 (ISRL) ETF to the broader ETF marketplace. The strategy adds to the single nation segment of the overall ETF landscape, a useful tool…

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VIDEO: ETF of the Week: NVDU & NVDD

Direxion (NYSE: not specified) launched the Direxion Daily SK Hynix Bull 2X ETF (SKHL) on July 15, 2026. The fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 200% of the daily performance of the SK hyni…

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Do You Know Your Risk Tolerance?

Investing can feel very good when things are going well. It can also feel very not good when things are not going well. Case in point: If you were investing (or, let’s be honest here, speculating) in crypto in the fall …

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Treasury Yields Snapshot: August 28, 2026

The surge in U.S. Treasury yields to multi-year highs has emerged as the dominant market narrative in August 2026, fundamentally reshaping investor behavior and portfolio allocations. The 10-year Treasury yield has clim…

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