News and Analysis

BREATHER: We see cooler returns as Q3 starts. As markets digest big gains and prep for a strong finish to the year. Summer seasonality is weaker, volatility low, and the growth...

SEASON: El Niño weather conditions are expected to strengthen into the winter. This typically brings widespread weather and agricultural commodities disruption. But one silver...

We spotlight five key takeaways from our latest quarterly survey of self-directed investors across the world. They are worried about recession, leaning against the bull market...

VOLATILITY: Equity volatility has plunged to a post-covid low on both sides of the Atlantic. The VIX ‘fear gauge’ is down near 40% this year, well under its own long term average...

Wall Street giants follow BlackRock into crypto Bitcoin is back with a bang! The leading crypto has pushed 15% higher over the last week, briefly topping $31K after several...

ON OWN: Crypto surged again, with Bitcoin (BTC) back to $30,000 and up 80% this year. Bitcoin led as the SEC crackdown on altcoin ‘securities’ drove a performance wedge through...

Summary DIY investors more important than ever Our global survey shows DIY investors leaning against bull market narrative, in their latest contrarian move, as recession fears...

There are few areas of technology that are as exciting — and more disruptive — than Web3. Still in its infancy today, Web3 looks set to have a huge impact on both the global...

Summary Bears capitulation stokes the rally Positive fundamentals drove this year’s rally, but very poor investor sentiment has also been important. We are now in a positive...

The gaming industry could be worth $314B by 2026. We’ve gathered some of the most interesting names in this growing sector Although many believe they are relatively new, video...