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Shifting expectations around Fed policy have repeatedly redirected capital between crypto, commodities, and technology stocks. Kevin Warsh’s arrival at the Federal Reserve, renewed geopolitical tensions, and the AI investment boom have pushed stocks, gold, and Bitcoin onto sharply different paths this year, according to a new report from crypto trading firm BIT. The report…

The Federal Reserve’s plans for interest rates in the second half of 2026 appear very much up in the air. That said, advisors and fixed income investors may want to renew their focus on short duration bonds and related ETFs. The $16.88 billion PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF (MINT) is a prime consideration in…

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We have also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. By definition, a cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work…

Keynote speech by Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the 7th World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists Lisbon, 2 July 2026 In my speech today, I will talk about two factors that have recently contributed to inflation volatility and economic…

Selecting the correct ITR form is the first and most important step when filing your income tax return. Choosing the wrong form can lead to errors, delays in processing, or even a notice from the Income Tax Department. To simplify this process, the e-filing portal includes a built-in feature that helps taxpayers identify the appropriate…