Developing countries have navigated a changing world order relatively well so far. But to maintain this positive trajectory, they must create conditions that enable them to exploit the new opportunities created by AI, and multilateral institutions like the World Bank must support them in this multiyear effort.
July 2025 proved to be a compelling month for ETF investors, marked by a return to risk-on sentiment in some areas of the market.
S&P 500 dividend growth remains sturdy. But more and more companies are leaning into share repurchase programs as avenues for returning capital to shareholders.
Private markets have surged to $15T, but access remains complex. We explore two ways to gain exposure to private credit and asset managers without traditional hurdles.
As the turn of the calendar occurred on Friday, the bull streak for the market since the April lows ended. Such was not unexpected, and the correction has been a topic of discussion in our daily market commentary over the last two weeks.
Trend-following may struggle in range-bound markets, but it’s not the only macro approach.
The popularity of direct indexing has grown significantly since the pandemic, with no signs of easing.
Last week brought a wave of headlines for investors to digest – on both the macro and micro fronts.
A sharp shift in Fed expectations may trigger bond-market volatility while concerns about the economy may impact equities.
Some things change in markets and some don't. The dollar partially reversed its year-to-date decline in July, and US equities had their first moment in the sun relative to international peers thus far in 2025.
Another week of stellar earnings led to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting record levels by Thursday, but what a difference a day makes.
In this article, Russ Koesterich discusses resiliency in the tech sector and why he believes adding further to core positions in the space is justified.
70+ firms have filed for approval to offer ETF & mutual fund share classes of the same actively managed portfolio, per Morningstar.
What's the outlook for private equity in the second half — and the retail investors potentially interested?
The tech sector has trounced the broader market in the second quarter. So, it’s not surprising some market participants are growing concerned about concentration risks. Those worries are valid.
Efforts to reduce the central bank’s autonomy would likely disrupt markets.
The fixed income market exhibits traits that can lead to inefficiencies and mispricings, giving active managers the chance to use their expertise to potentially generate higher returns.
The degree to which growth in Europe slows, along with inflation developments, will be key in determining the path ahead for the European Central Bank.
Stocks continued to rally in July, but complacency is creeping in. Below the surface, familiar concerns are returning: narrow leadership, policy uncertainty, and slowing inflation progress.
Tariff news continue to dominate the 24-hour news cycle, and the latest deal struck with the U.S. and Japan should ease any potential investor anxiety over the robotics industry. Though tariff clouds were present, it never really dimmed the sunny outlook for the industry as a whole.
If you’ve been following the luxury sector, you’ve probably seen your fair share of sobering news.
Gold doesn’t need a black swan to deliver. Explore how investors can use gold for portfolio balance, income generation, and long-term stability.
It certainly seems hyper-politicization has come to every piece of economic data. Last week’s data are poster children for this, and the overbroad interpretations of the data by investors, the general public, policymakers, and politicians sow confusion.
U.S. trade strategy is a top worry among economists.
In this video, Chuck Carnevale, co-founder of FAST Graphs, aka Mr. Valuation discusses Dividend Aristocrat Community Financial System Inc. (CBU) as a strong investment candidate for retired or income-focused investors. CBU is a Dividend Aristocrat that has increased its dividend for 32 consecutive years.
As digital technologies become the rails upon which money moves, the resilience and credibility of currency networks increasingly hinge on the integrity of technological infrastructure. This fundamentally changes the logic of monetary competition, with far-reaching implications for financial and geopolitical stability.
Over the past year, financial headlines continue to flood investors with doomsday predictions about the U.S. dollar. Whether it’s social media influencers waving “dollar collapse” charts or YouTube personalities warning about debasement, the noise has become deafening.
Strategic versus tactical asset allocation is an age-old debate in the world of asset managers, fiduciaries, and everyday investors alike.
Cutting to the chase… prepare to muddle through. I should point out that I felt that 2025 would be a Muddle Through year at the beginning of the year. We will talk about that below plus look at a lot of charts and yesterday’s rather poor employment data…
History confirms one thing — drawdowns do occur, instilling a level of market uncertainty of varying degrees.
A strong GDP rebound was quickly overshadowed by a weaker-than-expected jobs report and hotter-than-anticipated inflation.
Invesco is no stranger to the active ETF arena, and they continue to make strides in fixed income with the introduction of the Invesco Core Fixed Income ETF (GTOC) and the Invesco Intermediate Municipal ETF (INTM).
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions.
The opportunity set for emerging market (EM) equities has changed dramatically over the past three and a half decades – geographically, at a sector level, and in terms of market capitalization.
On July 4, President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)”, a far-reaching piece of legislation that will impact the U.S. investment landscape for years to come.
Risk assets rebounded in Q2 as tariff worries eased and earnings growth continued. The quarter also highlighted the resilience of major secular trends, which could be key to returns going forward, says the Research Team.
For families with a loved one who has special needs, planning ahead can feel overwhelming.
Heading into August, with over $680 billion of net inflows YTD, the ETF industry is on track to surpass the $1 trillion mark again.
Signs of market fatigue and elevated expectations suggest that caution may be warranted.
Today’s LPL Financial Chart of the Day spotlights the seasonal setup for stocks in August.
It happened quickly. One minute, the focus was on the furious nature of stocks’ rebound off the April 8 lows. The next minute you start hearing strategists, including ourselves, making references to 2021.
Bitcoin continues to draw investor attention and interest as prices climb higher and fundamentals strengthen. Matthew Kimmell, digital asset analyst at CoinShares, joined Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi in the Alternatives Symposium hosted on the VettaFi platform.
Emerging markets (EM) could finally be in the throes of a comeback, and there are already signs it could be in its early stages.
A wise man once said that generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is where you start. It may not be the most economic way of looking at a business for various reasons.
Fixed income investors often think of changes in US Treasury rates as the tide that lifts or lowers all other domestic bond yields.
Federal Reserve officials leave short-term interest rates unchanged but appear to open the door for a potential rate cut later this year.
Emerging markets (EM) local currency debt posted strong returns in the second quarter, building on momentum from earlier in the year.
Thanks to AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy reshaping the global economy, one under-the-radar sector surging to the forefront is utilities. Long considered a sleepier, more defensive, “old economy” play, utilities stocks and ETFs are quickly becoming the backbone of the digital and green revolution.
An ambitious policy yielded great gains and high debts.
The US-Japan deal may mark a pivotal moment for global equity investors, according to Dina Ting, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management. Find out why.
