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Why Is Crypto Market Going Up Today?

The total crypto market cap climbed to $2.77 trillion, up 2.3% over 24 hours, with Bitcoin leading the way at $79,187.27, up 2.1%. XRP posted the strongest move among majors, jumping 6.4% to $1.46, while Ethereum rose 1…

US Dollar’s Turn to Get a Monetary Policy Lift

The US dollar, which has spent months trading in a narrow range, could be poised for a stronger move higher as investors increasingly expect the Federal Reserve to focus on rising inflation risks rather than interest ra…

US Dollar: Fed hike expectations and limited gains – MUFG

MUFG’s Lee Hardman notes that the US Dollar (USD) has strengthened only modestly even as markets price in a Fed rate hike at this week’s FOMC meeting. Stronger US inflation and a hawkish repricing at the short end of th…

Gold: Could Metal Touch $4k Amid Macro Headwinds?

Gold is glittering for investors, with prices now topping a record $4,000 an ounce. But the reasons behind the shiny metal's surge may be less than dazzling, with Wall Street analysts saying it reflects growing unease o…

Under the Hood: Why Value ETFs Are Not Created Equal

When I read Dr. Jim Dahle’s excellent post on choosing the best small cap value ETF, I was floored by how different the performances of these ETFs were despite their indexes all tracking small and value factors. My writ…