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Alternatives ETFs Punching Above Their Weight in 2026

Halfway through the year, the U.S. equity market performance is broadening. That said, market concentration remains incredibly high, while equity and bond correlations sit in positive territory — conditions that scream …

British Pound: Fiscal reassurance supports gains – MUFG

Lee Hardman at MUFG highlights that the British Pound (GBP) has strengthened sharply, helped by reports that Shabana Mahmood is set to become the next UK chancellor, reinforcing expectations of “sound public finances” u…

Nvidia partners with Japan robotics firms on AI development

Home to leading manufacturers, robotics pioneers, infrastructure builders and iconic gaming companies, of course, Japan is one of the world’s centers of AI — building across the full stack with NVIDIA technologies. This…

UK economy grew by 0.1% in May

The UK economy returned to growth in May, but the fallout of the Iran war continues to hamper businesses and consumers, leading one expert to note Andy Burnham will inherit an economy which is “not the G7 laggard that m…

Iran's army says war may spread to new arenas

According to an Iranian army spokesperson, the United States (US) continues to attack several areas, while warning that the war will spread to new arenas, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported. The spokespers…

UK economy grows 0.1% in May amid higher energy costs

The UK economy returned to growth in May, but the fallout of the Iran war continues to hamper businesses and consumers, leading one expert to note Andy Burnham will inherit an economy which is “not the G7 laggard that m…