Joshua de Vos of CoinDesk Data shares the April 2025 edition of the Exchange Benchmark report which sheds light on which exchanges operate at institutional standards and those still falling short.
Small business optimism rises for the first time since September. What could it mean for small-cap ETFs?
The billionaire investor sees bitcoin, gold and stocks as keys to protecting wealth in an inflationary era.
Banks play a critical role in the financial system, providing everything from commercial loans to wealth management and payment processing services. But concerns about loan losses and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm, and over the past six months, the banking industry has pulled back by 10.6%. This drawdown was especially disappointing since the S&P 500 held steady.
Banks use their capital and expertise to help businesses grow while offering consumers essential financial products like mortgages and credit cards. Still, investors are uneasy as banks face challenges from credit quality concerns and potential regulatory changes. These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as banking stocks have collectively shed 10.6% over the past six months. This performance was especially disheartening since the S&P 500 held its ground.
Banks play a critical role in the financial system, providing everything from commercial loans to wealth management and payment processing services. But concerns about loan losses and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm, and over the past six months, the banking industry has pulled back by 10.6%. This performance was particularly disheartening since the S&P 500 held its ground.
Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.
Further confirmation and details on the trade deal with China will be sought throughout the rest of this trading day.
High court in London rules companies can recover losses from insurers for aircraft stuck since invasion of Ukraine
Markets were cheered by two developments overnight and this morning, with equities and Treasuries rebounding from earlier losses. Gold is rising along with crude oil, while the dollar is dipping.