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NZD/USD holds ahead of the Fed's decision

NZD/USD trades nearly unchanged around the 0.5785 area on Tuesday, struggling to extend its earlier recovery despite a modest decline in the US Dollar (USD). The pair rebounded from recent lows but lost momentum as inve…

Municipal Bond Juice Still Worth the Squeeze

Without the support of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, it’s been a lethargic year in terms of performance by municipal bonds and the related ETFs, but that doesn’t mean advisors and fixed income investors should ignor…

Mexican Peso advances within range against the US Dollar

USD/MXN trades around 17.40 on Tuesday, posting modest losses for a third consecutive session. The US Dollar (USD) retains a broadly firm tone despite softer-than-expected United States (US) data, as investors await the…

Why is Crypto Market Going Down Today?

Bitcoin has crashed toward sixty-one thousand dollars. What’s behind the latest crypto drop? Market watchers spot signs of panic. Some traders rush to exit their positions. Others wait, unsure what comes next. Fears gro…

Covered Call ETFs 2.0: Smarter Income, Better Outcomes

Following historic inflows, momentum in the covered call ETF market continues unabated. Yet first-generation buy-write products were often viewed somewhat narrowly as high-yield income vehicles built on sacrificing equi…

Financial Sector ETF Hits Record High on Fintech Gains

Shares of the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) touched a fresh all-time high Tuesday. That gain is part of a broader shift in the market. Money has moved out of high-flying tech names and into more tr…

Japanese Yen holds as markets await Tokyo inflation data

USD/JPY trades slightly higher near the 163.80 area on Tuesday, remaining close to multi-decade highs as the Japanese Yen (JPY) struggles to attract demand. Softer United States (US) consumer confidence data limited the…

Why the Bitcoin Rally Seems More Like a Bull Trap

South Korea's KOSPI index fell more than 8% at the open and triggered a circuit breaker, sending a risk-off shockwave through global markets before New York traders had finished their coffee. Bitcoin's response was fast…