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Corporate Cybersecurity Investments to Look Out for in 2025

Market Realist Team — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:40:41 GMT

No company is immune to cyber threats, and the consequences can be severe.

Short-Swing Profit Rule: When and to Whom Does It Apply?

Anuradha Garg — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:32:37 GMT

What is short-swing profit rule and who does it apply to? We have all the details about insider trading, the short-swing profit rule, and some exceptions.

Preferred Equity: What It Is and How Companies Can Use It to Finance Buyouts

Rachel Curry — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:52:31 GMT

Preferred equity can represent high-priority securities. Here’s what preferred equity means and how companies can use it to finance a buyout.

Consider Inflation-Linked Bonds to Protect Investments During Uncertain Times

Danielle Letenyei — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:02:03 GMT

Inflation-linked bonds are designed to help protect your investments from inflation’s negative impacts. What are inflation-linked bonds?

Is Masterworks a Good Investment? App Opens Up Art Investing for All

Danielle Letenyei — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:17:32 GMT

You can be a fractional owner of stocks or property and, with Masterworks, even expensive works of fine art. Is Masterworks a good investment?

Is Block Trading Legal? SEC and DOJ Investigate Firms and Hedge Funds

Danielle Letenyei — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:19:09 GMT

The SEC and the Department of Justice are investigating issues with block trading by several Wall Street firms and hedge funds. Is block trading legal?

What Are the Greeks in Options and Why Are They Important?

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:15:16 GMT

Options trading has become popular among retail traders. What are the Greeks in options and why are they important for options traders?

Where Do You Find a Company’s Retained Earnings on Its Balance Sheet?

Anuradha Garg — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:33:21 GMT

Retained earnings are the portion of a company's profits not distributed to shareholders. How do you find retained earnings on a company’s balance sheet?

Top Stocks to Buy in 2022: Watch for Potential in These Names

Anuradha Garg — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:55:11 GMT

U.S. stock markets hit new record highs in 2021. What could 2022 bring for stocks and which stocks should you buy in 2022? The following stocks have potential.

How Can Changing Demographics Impact Investors?

Rick Rieder — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:25:52 GMT

Changing demographics impact investors in many ways. The demand for bonds could increase, putting downward pressure on yields.

Why tight credit spreads usually mean a period of global expansion

Russ Koesterich, CFA — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:27:56 GMT

Today, most measures of credit conditions are positive, with tight spreads across all of fixed income. Even high yield spreads have come in after a short scare last month.

Why investors are preferring high-quality debt

Phalguni Soni — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:50:38 GMT

High-quality bonds can be an investor refuge when there’s market volatility. These securities provide relatively stable cash flows. The default probability is low.

Investors Should Avoid Defensive Sectors If Rates Rise

Russ Koesterich, CFA — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:33:41 GMT

Valuations are at the higher end of their historical range. Investors should avoid defensive sectors, which are highly sensitive to interest rate changes.

The Importance of Rebalancing Your Portfolio

BlackRock — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:02:54 GMT

Rebalancing your portfolio means bringing the portfolio back to the asset allocation levels specified in the financial plan. Not rebalancing can expose you to higher risk.

Must-know update: Redbook Index same-store sales data released

Sandra Nathanson — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:08:06 GMT

The Redbook Index released the same-store weekly data on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

Why Fannie Mae securities rallied with bonds about 1/4

Brent Nyitray, CFA, MBA — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 21:00:12 GMT

The main action driving TBAs specifically seems to be out of Washington, between the Fed purchases and the government’s policies to drive origination.

The demand for 4-week Treasury bills remained subdued last week

Sandra Nathanson — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:00:19 GMT

A considerable amount of $35 billion was offered for the weekly four-week T-bills auctioned on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

Fannie Mae TBAs Rise with the Bond Market

Brent Nyitray, CFA, MBA — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:15:14 GMT

For the week ending August 12, 2016, Fannie Mae TBAs ended at 103 24/32—up 4 ticks for the week. The ten-year bond yield fell by 8 basis points to 1.51%.

Miller: Bond Bear Market to ‘Propel Stocks Significantly Higher’

Sarah Sands — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:11:32 GMT

Legendary value investor Bill Miller has an optimistic view on the equity market.

Must-know: Why the Fed drove up emerging market asset prices

Liam Odalis — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:18:12 GMT

Many economists, like the Nobel Prize–winning Paul Krugman, believe that the Fed acted as a “white knight” in 2008, saving the global economy in the dire aftermath of the financial crisis.

The Tails Of The Yield Curve May Provide Value

Matt Tucker, CFA — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 20:59:40 GMT

The tails of the yield curve may provide more value due to low inflation.

Is the Fed Sure What It’s Doing?

Ricky Cove — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:04:04 GMT

In this series, we’ll analyze Fed members’ comments in June 2017 to better understand their outlooks on the US economy and how they justify their hawkish or dovish stances.

Saudi Arabia Enters International Bond Market, Raises $17.5 Billion

Surbhi Jain — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:53:30 GMT

On October 20, the government of Saudi Arabia raised about $17.5 billion in an international bond issuance, marking the emerging market’s first foray into the international bond market.

Markets Look at US-China Trade Talks as Slowdown Concerns Multiply

Anuradha Garg — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:41:14 GMT

Today, another round of trade talks started in Beijing.

Strong Economy and a Rate Cut: Can Trump Have It Both Ways?

Anuradha Garg — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 19:07:00 GMT

Today, President Donald Trump told reporters, “Our country’s doing unbelievably well economically.”

Key for Investors: Understanding Inflation and Its Implications

David Ashworth — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:29:48 GMT

Inflation represents a rise in the general price level in a country or region. The higher the inflation, the lower the quantum of a particular good that can be purchased.

What Do the PCE Price Index and Break-Even Inflation Indicate?

Lynn Noah — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:35:18 GMT

The PCE price index is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation because it covers the broadest set of goods and services.

Ray Dalio: The Next Downturn May Be a Difficult One to Reverse

Surbhi Jain — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:51:46 GMT

“The next downturn may be a difficult one for central banks to reverse,” warned Ray Dalio, CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund.

How Saudi Arabia’s Bond Sale Affects US Treasury Bonds

Surbhi Jain — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:53:32 GMT

Saudi Arabia has also been involved in the sale of US Treasuries. The country is the 15th-largest holder of US Treasury bonds in the world.

How Green Bonds Can Help Diversify Investor Base

VanEck — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:25:16 GMT

Even if we assume that green bonds don’t offer any significant premium over conventional bonds, there are many who believe in other noteworthy advantages of green investing.

Hunting for Yield: Looking beyond Japan

Matt Tucker, CFA — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 18:31:35 GMT

Japan is the largest accessible bond market in Asia (source: Barclays Multiverse Index as of 7/29/16), but the problem is the yields for many local bonds are negative.

What Should Be The “Right Amount” of Cash Allocation?

Russ Koesterich, CFA — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:33:20 GMT

If you’re preparing your portfolio for the short term, the allocation to cash should be high. As the horizon increases, allocation to cash should go down.

Why Did the German 2s30s Spread Dip on Quantitative Easing?

Jeffrey Rosenberg — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 19:03:26 GMT

The 2s30s spread is the difference between the yield on the 30-year bond (TLT) and the yield on the two-year bond (SHY).

Investment-Grade Bond Funds Saw Inflows Last Week

Lynn Noah — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:48:40 GMT

Flows into investment-grade bond funds were positive last week. Investment-grade bond funds saw net inflows of $907.1 million during the week ending July 6.

When The Net Asset Value Of A Bond ETF Differs From Market Price

Matt Tucker, CFA — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:15:29 GMT

The Intraday Indicative Value gives us a more real-time value than the bond ETF’s NAV. It’s considered an implied value of an ETF.

Why Does Fixed Income Look Promising?

Richard Turnill — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:20:18 GMT

Under the current uncertain economic circumstances, investors searching for higher yield might turn to fixed income.

Fannie Mae TBA securities shrug off the March FOMC meeting

Brent Nyitray, CFA, MBA — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:54:08 GMT

Given that another $10 billion in tapering was already priced in, TBAs didn’t react to the FOMC meeting. MBS spreads tightened as MBS rallied in the face of a bond market sell-off.

Investment Avenues during the Rise of Short-Term Interest Rates

Sarah Sands — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:18:18 GMT

Bill Gross thinks the central banks should implement their strategies very carefully and cautiously in this scenario.

What Caused the Muni Defaults in 2016?

VanEck — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:25:13 GMT

In 2016, Puerto Rico defaulted on constitutionally guaranteed GO (general obligation) bonds. On May 3, 2017, Puerto Rico filed for Title III bankruptcy.

Gold Prices Could Test $1,300

VanEck — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 14:02:14 GMT

Gold prices tend to rise in the fourth quarter of the calendar year. Gold prices have gained an unannualized ~3.8% in the fourth quarter.

Why Did UNG Outperform USO?

Rabindra Samanta — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:31:50 GMT

From June 23—30, the United States Natural Gas ETF (UNG) outperformed the United States Oil ETF (USO). UNG rose ~6.8%, while USO fell ~3.4%.

Basics About The Capital Gains Tax

BlackRock — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:55:13 GMT

The rates for capital gains tax depend on the asset’s holding period. If the holding period is less than one year, short-term capital gains tax is payable.

Must-know fundamentals about the US Consumer Price Index

Shelly Vinson — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:30:00 GMT

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (or BLS) developed the U.S. CPI in 1913 to measure the change in prices.

Why US inflation data is important and how we measure it

Shelly Vinson — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:29:33 GMT

U.S. inflation is not just a measure of growth and price pressure in the U.S. economy. It has more far-reaching consequences.

Why Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities May Offer Some Value

Russ Koesterich, CFA — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:19:33 GMT

TIPS may offer some value as inflation breakeven seems modest. TIPS provide investors a hedge against inflation just like gold (GLD) and other commodities (DBC).

The Difference between Corporate Bonds and Treasuries

Dale A. Norton — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:17 GMT

Bond investors should understand the difference between Corporate Bonds and Treasuries. Below is a list of the key differences between the two.

Refining Crack Spread Overview: All You Ever Wanted to Know

Maitali Ramkumar — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:26:38 GMT

The crack spread is a major component that drives refiners’ valuation. In this article, we’ll look at the metric’s different aspects.

Gold versus 10-Year Treasury Bonds

Russ Koesterich, CFA — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 03:04:22 GMT

The negative interest policy of the central banks is casting government bonds as a futile choice for investors compared to stocks and gold. As a result, bond prices dipped and yields started rising.

The default rate and its relation to bond and loan prices

Alex Chamberlin — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:28:45 GMT

Default rate is a key metric of credit risk and is defined as the risk that the counterparty will default on its financial obligations.

Must know: How credit rating affects default rate and bond price

Alex Chamberlin — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:00:13 GMT

A lower credit rating means higher risk, and therefore, higher yield as investors look for the premium to take the risk and vice versa.

What Do Widening Bond Spreads Indicate?

Surbhi Jain — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 18:13:24 GMT

Widening spreads indicate a slowing economy. Since companies are more likely to default in a slowing economy, credit risk related to their bonds rises.

Why investors should follow shifts and twists in the yield curve

Mike Sonnenberg — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:00:12 GMT

Yields on bonds don’t remain constant. When they change by the same magnitude across maturities, we call the change a “parallel shift.”

Investors Beware: Duration Risk Has Risen across the Bond Market

Surbhi Jain — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:51:51 GMT

If you’re a bond (BSV) (AGG) investor or fund manager, fluctuation in interest rates is one of the key risk drivers for the returns you get from your portfolio.

Gundlach: Invest in Industrials, Materials, Financial Sectors

Surbhi Jain — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:08:50 GMT

“Industrials, materials, and financials are the sectors. . .you want to be invested in,” said Jeffrey Gundlach recently in a CNBC interview.

Knowing the Treasury discount rate and yields before investing

Sandra Nathanson — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:00:12 GMT

Investors can take an informed decision by knowing the rate of return on their investment.

Why some companies may “prefer” to issue preferred equity

Ingrid Pan — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:00:18 GMT

Companies may prefer to raise money through preferred equity for a few reasons. One possible benefit to issuing preferred equity is to reach a new pocket of investors

All oil is not created equal – why differences in crude matter (part II)

Ingrid Pan — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:33:09 GMT

Differences in crude’s density, sulfur content, and production location can vastly affect the price which it commands on the market.

How do interest rate expectations impact financial markets?

Phalguni Soni — Mon, 19 May 2014 21:00:16 GMT

The inflation and interest rate expectations of consumers and firms are important variables determining bond prices.

The Fed taper: How quantitative easing affects the yield curve

Surbhi Jain — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:00:13 GMT

QE is an unconventional form of monetary easing—the Fed’s way of putting in more money into circulation in the economy.

Gundlach Discussed the Fed, Trade Deal, and Gold

Anuradha Garg — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:27:40 GMT

Gundlach thinks that we’ve already seen a bottom in interest rates for 2019. US Treasury yields have been hitting lows in 2019.

The Dollar Is Strengthening: How Will It Affect Markets?

Sanmit Amin — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 17:36:50 GMT

The US Dollar Index, which measures the strength of the dollar against a basket of other currencies, has risen 2.2% in the past month.

Can the US-China Trade War Spiral into a Crude Oil War?

Mike Sonnenberg — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:50:02 GMT

Although the US doesn’t export much crude oil to China, the additional supply of cheap Iranian oil could pressure both Brent and WTI crude prices.

Buffett versus Dalio on Gold: Whose Advice Should You Take?

Anuradha Garg — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:16:02 GMT

When it comes to investing in stocks, Berkshire Hathway’s (BRK.A) chair, Warren Buffett, and Bridgewater’s founder, Ray Dalio, have similar advice.

Is the Market Worried about an Overheating US Economy?

Anuradha Garg — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:30:56 GMT

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech did little to assuage investors’ concerns regarding the overheating of the US economy.

What’s the Impact of Interest Rates on Precious Metals?

Meera Shawn — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:29:47 GMT

Monetary policies have been crucial in determining the movement in precious metals.

US Dollar Index and Treasury Yields in the Early Hours

Val Kensington — Thu, 10 May 2018 12:36:43 GMT

The US Dollar Index started Thursday on a mixed note and traded with weakness in the early hours.

Why Economist Argue That Tariffs Are Bad for the Economy

Ricky Cove — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:57:51 GMT

The recently proposed import tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by US President Donald Trump are an effort to protect the interests of US manufacturers.

FOMC’s Review of Economic Situation Signals Strong US Economy

Ricky Cove — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:39:15 GMT

As per the FOMC staff report, inflation (TIP) in the US remained below the 2% target.

Why Quit Rate Indicates a Strong US Employment Market

Ricky Cove — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 18:08:46 GMT

As per the latest JOLTS report, total separations for December were 5.2 million, which is 3.6% of the total workforce.

Is the Leading Credit Index Signaling Any Business Cycle Changes?

Ricky Cove — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:04:42 GMT

This constituent of the LEI is an economic model, constructed by modeling changes in six financial market instruments.

US Dollar Index and Treasury Yields Early on January 26

Val Kensington — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:36:47 GMT

The US Dollar Index started this week on a weaker note. At 3:35 AM EST on January 26, the US Dollar Index was trading at 88.83—a drop of 0.62%.

Why Bill Miller Thinks Bond Bull Market May Be Coming to an End

Sarah Sands — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:11:07 GMT

Bill Miller said, “Bonds, in my opinion, have entered a bear market, but one that is likely to be benign for the next year or so.”

US Dollar Index and Treasury Yields Are Mixed in the Early Hours

Val Kensington — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:11:47 GMT

On January 24, 2018, the US Dollar Index opened the day lower and traded at fresh three-year low price levels in the early hours.

Are Bond Yields Set to Move Higher this Week?

Ricky Cove — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 17:50:02 GMT

The US Treasury is not able to issue any more debt until the debt ceiling is raised, which could increase the volatility in the bond markets.

Why Did the Consumer Price Index Rise in December?

Ricky Cove — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:30:28 GMT

According to the December CPI report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on January 12, consumer prices in December increased 0.1%.

Analyzing the Producer Price Index in December

Ricky Cove — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:30:22 GMT

The December PPI fell 0.1% month-over-month—compared to a 0.4% increase in November and October. The final demand index rose 2.6% in 2017.

Your Guide to the US Debt Ceiling

Ricky Cove — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:12:39 GMT

The current debt ceiling is likely to be breached on January 19, and once that happens, the US Treasury must stop issuing any new debt (SHY).

US Dollar Index and Treasury Yields on January 17

Val Kensington — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:16:45 GMT

The US Dollar Index is trading above opening prices with stability. At 5:30 AM EST on January 17, the US Dollar Index was trading at 90.6.

Why the US Bond Market Moved Lower Last Week

Ricky Cove — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 19:25:21 GMT

The core CPI of 0.3% pushed the annual number up by 0.1% to 1.8%.

US Dollar Index Regained Strength Early on January 16

Val Kensington — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 12:32:11 GMT

After falling for four consecutive trading weeks, the US Dollar Index started this week on a weaker note by falling to three-year low price levels.

Interest Rate versus Gold: Interest Rate Wins Again

Meera Shawn — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:36:59 GMT

Gold is a non-yield bearing asset that reacts negatively to rises in the interest rate.

How Many Americans Quit Their Jobs in November?

Ricky Cove — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:44:14 GMT

As per the latest JOLTS report, about 3.2 million American workers quit their jobs voluntarily in November.

What November Job Openings Say about US Economy

Ricky Cove — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:43:25 GMT

As per the January JOLTS report, there were 5.9 million job openings at the end of November.

US Dollar Index and Treasury Yields Early on January 8

Val Kensington — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:29:21 GMT

The US Dollar Index opened January 8 on a stronger note and traded at one-week high price levels in the early hours.

Why Consumer Expectations Continued to Increase in November

Ricky Cove — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:46:11 GMT

Consumer expectations for business conditions Average consumer expectations for business conditions form the only component of the Conference Board LEI (Leading Economic Index) that is not a leading indicator. Consumer expectations are based on two separate surveys. One survey is conducted by the University of Michigan and Reuters, while the second survey is conducted by […]

How the Leading Credit Index Tracks US Credit Conditions

Ricky Cove — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:46:02 GMT

Understanding the Leading Credit Index The Conference Board LCI (Leading Credit Index), a constituent in the LEI (Leading Economic Index), is published every month and tracks credit conditions in the US economy by following changes in six financial market instruments: the two-year swap (SHY) spread (real time) the three-month LIBOR[1.Intercontinental Exchange London Interbank Offered Rate] (SCHO) […]

Should We Worry about Rising Unemployment Claims?

Ricky Cove — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:45:32 GMT

Average weekly claims and the economy Average weekly unemployment claims are a constituent of the Conference Board LEI (Leading Economic Index). Claims have a 3% weight in the LEI. Weekly unemployment claims, if adjusted for seasonality, give investors a clear understanding of changes in the employment market. Though the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a monthly […]

Analyzing the Yield Curve’s Ongoing Flatness

Ricky Cove — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:46:10 GMT

A December rate hike and a flattening yield curve The Fed rolled out another rate hike at its final meeting of 2017. The target range for the federal funds rate was increased by 0.25% to 1.25%–1.50%, and the Fed has signaled three more rate hikes in 2018. Two members dissented to the rate hike due to lower […]

US Dollar Index and Treasury Yields Early on January 4

Val Kensington — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:32:54 GMT

After falling for two consecutive trading weeks, the US Dollar Index started this week on a weaker note and traded with mixed sentiment.

Will Gold Maintain Its Close Correlation to Inflation?

Meera Shawn — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 19:03:27 GMT

The rise in inflation could be a positive sign for the current scenario.

How the US Dollar Index and Treasury Yields Performed on December 28

Val Kensington — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:30:03 GMT

The US Dollar Index broke its three-week-long gaining steak this week and fell to three-week low price levels on Wednesday.

All 4 Precious Metals Rose on December 20, 2017

Meera Shawn — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 17:36:05 GMT

All four precious metals had an up day on December 20, 2017. Gold increased 0.43% on the day and closed at $1,267.80 per ounce.

The Curious Case of Low Inflation in 2017

Ricky Cove — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 18:40:14 GMT

The last statement from the US Fed, which was released with its recent rate hike decision, cited lower levels of inflation but hopes that the inflation target could be achieved in 2018.

A Look at Capacity Utilization across US Industries in November

Ricky Cove — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:05:17 GMT

In the November capacity utilization report, the manufacturing sector remained strong with 76.4% capacity utilization, the highest level since May 2008.

Will US Unemployment Rate Fall below 4% in 2017?

Ricky Cove — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 18:40:08 GMT

A lower unemployment rate is one of the key objectives of the Fed. In 2017, the unemployment rate fell, reaching 4.1% in its latest November reading.

How the US Economy Performed in 2017

Ricky Cove — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 18:39:53 GMT

This year has been a year to watch the US economy. Hopes for change, tax reform, and industry-friendly policies drove the markets (SPY) higher.

US Dollar Index and Treasury Yields Are Stable in the Early Hours

Val Kensington — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:29:22 GMT

After gaining for three trading weeks, the US Dollar Index started this week on a weaker note and fell in the first four trading days of the week.

US Dollar Index and Treasury Yields Rose in the Early Hours

Val Kensington — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:52:43 GMT

After gaining for three consecutive trading weeks, the US Dollar Index started this week on a mixed note.

US Dollar Index is Weak in the Early Hours on December 15

Val Kensington — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:26:01 GMT

The US Dollar Index traded with strength for two weeks and started this week on a mixed note amid the dented market sentiment.

How the Federal Reserve’s Rate Hike Affected Precious Metals

Meera Shawn — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:22:23 GMT

Precious metals and miners saw some relief on December 13 after the Fed raised rates as expected. Sibanye Gold (SBGL), Aurico Gold (AUQ), and Goldcorp (GG) rose 3.5%, 3.6%, and 5.8%, respectively.