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Russell 2000 Hits Record Close as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Mount
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2mo ago

Russell 2000 Hits Record Close as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Mount

The small-cap index surged to a new all-time closing high, signaling a broadening market rally as investors bet on looser monetary policy.

SEC Halts Launch of Ultra-Leveraged ETFs, Citing Investor Risk
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2mo ago

SEC Halts Launch of Ultra-Leveraged ETFs, Citing Investor Risk

Regulators signal a crackdown on speculative products, forcing issuers like ProShares and Direxion to withdraw plans for 3x to 5x leveraged funds.

US Trade Chief Flags 2026 USMCA Exit Risk Amid Political Uncertainty
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2mo ago

US Trade Chief Flags 2026 USMCA Exit Risk Amid Political Uncertainty

Katherine Tai's warning puts a spotlight on the trade pact's upcoming review, raising concerns for North American auto and agriculture sectors.

Trump-Linked Memecoins Collapse in Speculative Sell-Off
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2mo ago

Trump-Linked Memecoins Collapse in Speculative Sell-Off

Digital assets tied to the Trump family have plummeted 90-99% from their peaks, wiping out hundreds of millions in value and exposing deep risks in the 'PoliFi' sector.

Brazil ETF Gains as Trump-Lula Call Signals Thaw in Trade Relations
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2mo ago

Brazil ETF Gains as Trump-Lula Call Signals Thaw in Trade Relations

A productive phone call between the U.S. and Brazilian presidents follows the recent removal of a 40% tariff, boosting investor sentiment for Latin America's largest economy.

Investors Signal Small-Cap Shift With $3 Billion ETF Bet
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2mo ago

Investors Signal Small-Cap Shift With $3 Billion ETF Bet

A massive weekly inflow into a key Russell 2000 fund suggests a potential rotation into undervalued stocks as Federal Reserve rate cuts loom.

Small-Cap Stocks Surge as Weak Jobs Data Fuels Fed Rate Cut Hopes
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2mo ago

Small-Cap Stocks Surge as Weak Jobs Data Fuels Fed Rate Cut Hopes

The Russell 2000 index outperformed large-cap peers after a surprise drop in private payrolls pushed the probability of a December Fed rate cut to nearly 90%.

US Dollar Posts Worst Week Since July as Rate Cut Bets Intensify
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2mo ago

US Dollar Posts Worst Week Since July as Rate Cut Bets Intensify

The dollar index sank to a one-month low as signs of a cooling U.S. economy fueled speculation of an imminent Federal Reserve policy shift, boosting equities and commodities.