Macro Overview U.S. Equities (IVV) rose 0.88%, catching a structural bid ahead of critical inflation data later this week. Developed Ex-U.S. (EFA) climbed 0.72%, while […]
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The Calm Before the Storm? Leveraged ETFs Dominate an Otherwise Sleepy Session
Macro Summary Trading activity for the session was muted overall, tracking at just 88% of the 30-day average on a total market volume of $290.05B. […]
Trade Turbulence: Defensives and Hard Assets Shine as Equities Retreat
Macro Overview U.S. equity markets faced broad-based selling pressure on Monday as investors grappled with fresh trade policy uncertainty and the lingering effects of a […]
A Defensive Shift: Long Duration and Raw Materials Rally
Macro Overview Domestic and international equities experienced modest pressure during the latest session, with the U.S. Large Cap (IVV) slipping -0.24% while Developed Markets ex-U.S. […]
Commodities Defy Market Lull with Trading Activity at 166% of 30-Day Average
Macro Summary U.S.-listed ETF markets saw total trading volume of $181.2B today, representing just 69% of the 30-day average activity level. Despite the overall light […]
Commodities Roar: Metals Surge +3.9% While Equities Sleep
Macro Summary Total market volume settled at $163.7B, representing just 58% of the 30-day average, signaling a generally quiet session for most asset classes. However, […]
Flight to Safety: Risk Assets Retreat While Dollar, Yen See Elevated Volumes
Macro Summary Trading volume across the ETF universe was relatively muted, totaling $238.9B with activity levels reaching just 85% of the 30-day average. The day’s […]
Post-Holiday Snapshot: Fixed Income Activity Stands Out
Macro Summary Trading activity was muted on the shortened session Friday, with total volume registering just $147.4B—a mere 49% of the 30-day average—consistent with a […]
Last Week in ETFs: Bond Flows Surge Amidst Equity Sell-Off
The Big Picture The Returns: It was a week defined by a sharp risk-off sentiment and a scramble for safety. Equities faced a broad sell-off, […]
Market Rebounds as Small-Caps and Clean Energy Surge
Macro Overview U.S. equities rebounded on Wednesday, with investors cheering upbeat economic data that signaled resilience. Small-caps led the charge, significantly outperforming large-caps as the […]