The metal’s price corridor remains confined to just above $4,000, reflecting a delicate balance between geopolitical risk and an emerging expectations of higher interest rates. The latest data follows a modest weekly gain of 0.1% after a 5.6% decline over the past month, underscoring …
Silver futures struggled to extend gains on Thursday as geopolitical risks collided with monetary policy headwinds, leaving prices stuck below the $60 threshold. Airstrikes in Iran and concerns over a potential Federal Reserve rate hike. The metal’s failure to capitalize on heightened tensions in …
About 185 million shares of the fund have been sold short, equating to roughly 29% of its publicly tradable float, a signal that bearish bets are mounting.
Investors hunting for a guaranteed edge over inflation are overlooking one of the bond market’s most compelling opportunities. With inflation expectations remaining volatile, TIPS are attracting renewed attention from institutional and retail investors alike, reshaping demand dynamics in the fixed-income space. The appeal lies …
The move underscores a broader rotation into federal lease-backed REITs, which offer long-term government tenancy and inflation-adjusted rent escalations, attributes that are gaining appeal amid cooling inflation and expectations of monetary easing. While the broader REIT sector has struggled with higher borrowing costs, Easterly’s …
The National Association of Home Builders’ sentiment gauge slid to 34 in July, extending a 15‑month stretch where the index has remained under the 40‑point threshold. Builders are scaling back prices, with 37% now reporting cuts compared with 35% a month earlier, while the …
Palm Beach County’s rejection of a major AI data center has intensified challenges for the U.S. digital infrastructure sector, as local opposition and regulatory barriers continue to disrupt expansion plans. The vote against PBA Holdings’ development in Loxahatchee reflects a growing resistance to large-scale …
Prologis (NYSE: PLD) lifted its 2026 earnings outlook, now forecasting net earnings of $4.40 to $4.55 per diluted share, up from the previous $3.80 to $4.05 range. The guidance bump reflects a surge in leasing activity, 67 million square feet signed this quarter, and …
A recent uptick in U.S. retail spending positions certain companies to capitalize on the trend, as consumers ramp up purchases of new vehicles and take advantage of online sales events. The surge in activity underscores a resilient economy, offering a favorable backdrop for grocery-anchored …
Academy Sports & Outdoors faces a potential wave of insider share sales after executives and major stakeholders filed regulatory notices to offload holdings. The move, disclosed on 16 July, introduces fresh supply into a stock already managing a volatile retail environment. While insider sales …