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The S&P 500 historically delivers strong post-midterm election returns, but near-term performance may lag as political uncertainty rises. A divided government with a Republican president and Democrat Congress has averaged weaker 7% annual S&P 500 returns, prompting consideration of portfolio diversification.
Ozan Tarman, Deutsche Bank global macro vice chair, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, interest rate yields, impact of the U.S.-Iran war on oil prices, what to expect from Trump-Xi summit, the Fed's interest rate outlook, and more.
Ancient Bitcoin holders are returning to the market after the recent price breakout across the crypto ecosystem sparked ultra-bullish momentum.
Bitcoin is holding above $85K after a sharp breakout, with nearly $1B flowing into spot ETFs. Here are the levels BTC needs to clear for $90K.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD in limbo
The ECB has launched Pontes with Axiology among its first DLT operators, bringing XRPL-derived technology into Europe's tokenized settlement infrastructure.
Institutional interest in Bitcoin options suggests potential for significant market movement, possibly triggering a gamma squeeze if prices rise. $3.2M bitcoin butterfly option trade targets $95,000 by end of October.
Peter Brandt's long-term XRP chart points to $5.40, but XRP must first clear $1.60 and rebuild momentum above key resistance levels.
Hayes says AI capital wastage may push governments to print money, lifting Bitcoin and gold.
Vicor rises after the company raises its sequential revenue growth guidance.
The Basic Materials sector has outperformed in 2026, but momentum may stall in Q4 due to macro headwinds. Top XLB holdings like Newmont, Freeport-McMoran, Linde, Corteva, Air Products and Chemicals, and Nucor have delivered strong YTD performance, while SHW and VMC have lagged.
Widening credit spreads worldwide are a sign that how stocks are valued may be changing for the worse.
Betterware remains a 'Buy' with a mid-$20s price target over two years, supported by insider buying and LatAm expansion. Insider purchases by the Campos family signal strong conviction, with CEO and Chairman acquiring over $2 million in shares near $16–$17. BWMX trades at attractive 5–6x EBITDA multiples, offering 37% upside potential if FY 2027 targets and margin expansion materialize.
ETH recovered close to $2,800, wit expanding open interest and a shift to greedy sentiment in the past weeks.