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Cat bonds, known for outperforming high-yield debt, are becoming accessible to more investors through an exchange-traded fund launching on the NYSE. This fund aims to lower entry barriers and offer uncorrelated income and market resilience.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC

European stocks hover near record highs and bonds decline amid expectations of increased government defense spending. German and British yields rise, while the Stoxx 600 index holds steady with defense stocks advancing. The war in Ukraine remains a key focus as markets await details on new defense funding, while the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path and US-China relations are also in focus.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC

The strong US dollar has been impacting corporate earnings, with companies like Apple, Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Johnson & Johnson reporting negative impacts due to unfavorable foreign-exchange conversions.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:03 AM UTC

President Trump's hopes for inflation relief hit a snag with a hotter-than-expected CPI report, putting pressure on stocks and challenging the Fed's rate-cut plans. Experts warn of potential conflicts with the Fed and the risk of a market correction if "bad policies" are pursued.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:03 AM UTC

Why Netflix and Amazon are going big on live sports and events to avoid viewer churn. Plus: How sports content has a major advantage over scripted and unscripted streaming service siblings.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:02 AM UTC

US stock futures signal a higher open on Tuesday with Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures both up over 0.3%. Investors await the release of minutes from the Fed's January meeting and earnings from Walmart and Dropbox this week.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC

Goldman Sachs raises its gold price target to $3,100, citing strong central bank demand and potential upside from Trump tariffs.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC

Oil up as OPEC+ mulls supply hike delay, drone attack hits Kazakhstan exports

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC

Wall Street analysts remain bullish on US stocks despite trade tensions and inflation concerns, citing strong earnings, economic growth, and the potential of artificial intelligence. They expect the S&P 500 to reach record levels by year-end, with some recommending equal-weighted allocation and others suggesting investing in domestically focused companies.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC

Fed minutes, tariff uncertainty, and retail sales data influence US stock index futures; investors await earnings reports and watch for Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Published on: February 18, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC