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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.