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Mortgage Rates Inch Lower, Affordability Squeeze Persists for Spring Buyers
U.S. mortgage rates edged down slightly, with the 30-year fixed average at 6.43%. However, purchase applications declined and the median monthly payment rose, highlighting ongoing affordability challenges.
Economy
VTI vs ITOT: Low-Cost Total Market ETFs Face Tech-Heavy Risk
VTI and ITOT, two low-cost total market ETFs, saw inflows on May 7 as U.S. equity funds attracted $5.83B. Both remain heavily weighted toward big tech, raising concentration risk.
Markets
Chip Sector Surge Fuels AI Rally; ETFs and Eaton in Focus
Chip stocks rallied nearly 5%, lifting AI ETFs and pushing S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs. Nvidia, Micron, Sandisk surged; Eaton posted strong Q1 sales.
Technology
Gold ETFs Attract $6.6B in April as Bullion Rebounds; Crowding Risk Emerges
Global gold ETFs attracted $6.6 billion in April, reversing March outflows, as spot gold climbed for a third day. GLD assets reached $156.3 billion, but analysts warn of crowding risk.
Commodities
Markets Rally on Geopolitical Hopes; AI and Growth ETFs Advised for Young Investors
Equities advanced on optimism for a resolution to the Iran conflict, while a market veteran recommends young investors allocate monthly funds to Vanguard's VGT and VUG ETFs for long-term growth.
Markets
Investors Shift AI Focus from Megacaps to Supply Chain and Broad Tech ETFs
Broad technology ETFs are gaining favor over targeted AI funds as investors diversify beyond megacap platforms. U.S. equity inflows hit $37.24 billion last week while tech funds saw outflows.
Technology
Real Estate ETFs Gain as Inflation Eases, Fed Minutes Loom
Real estate investment trusts and related ETFs advanced Friday as Treasury yields declined following lower-than-expected inflation figures. Investors now await Federal Reserve meeting minutes and key economic data.
Markets
Cloud ETFs Gain on Softer Inflation Data Ahead of Holiday
Cloud-focused exchange-traded funds advanced roughly 2.6% on Friday, led by the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY), following softer U.S. inflation figures and a dip in Treasury yields. Trading resumes Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.
Markets
Cloud ETFs Rally on Cooling Inflation, Palo Alto Earnings Loom
Major cloud computing ETFs surged Friday after a cooler-than-expected inflation report lifted rate-sensitive tech stocks. Attention now turns to Palo Alto Networks' quarterly results due after Tuesday's close.
Markets
Ether ETFs See Continued Outflows as Liquidity Thins, Price Tests $2,000
Crypto exchange-traded products recorded a third week of net outflows, totaling $187 million, with Bitcoin funds leading redemptions. Ethereum briefly fell below $1,700 before recovering above $2,000 amid thin market liquidity.
Crypto
Real Estate ETFs Rally as Investors Eye Key Economic Data
Real estate investment trusts gained ground Friday, with XLRE and VNQ climbing over 1.5%, as markets anticipate upcoming inflation and employment reports.
Markets
Cloud ETFs Rebound as Tech Recovers, Amazon's AI Spending Weighs
Cloud computing ETFs gained 2-4% Friday amid a tech rebound, while Amazon fell 5.6% on concerns over its $200B AI infrastructure plan. Key economic data this week may shift rate expectations.
Markets