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| ▲ S&P 500 |
6,227.42 |
+0.47% |
| ▲ Nasdaq |
20,393.13 |
+0.94% |
| ▼ Dow |
44,484.42 |
-0.02% |
| ▲ 10-Year |
4.287% |
+0.038% |
| ▲ Gold |
3,369.90 |
+0.60% |
| ▲ Bitcoin |
109,347.50 |
+3.57% |
*All data as of the previous day’s market close.
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The US dollar had its worst start to a year since 1973, dropping over 10% in the first half of 2025. If you’ve been converting US dollars into Canadian dollars—or any major currency—you’ve probably noticed how much weaker it’s gotten. The decline is being driven by Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy, rising debt, and shaken confidence in America’s role in global finance, making US assets less appealing in general. However, some would argue that this shift is only temporary and may recover within the year. |
Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at another record high this week after the US announced a new trade deal with Vietnam, giving markets a boost despite some worrying US economic data. A surprise drop in private payrolls raised concerns about the US labor market, adding fuel to growing expectations of a potential Fed rate cut this month. Bitcoin also pushed past $109,000—just inches from its all-time high—as the market clearly shows it is in a risk-on mode. |
Kraken is shaking up the investing world by launching xStocks, a new feature that lets non-US users trade tokenized US stocks and ETFs 24 hours a day, five days a week. These digital versions of real stocks bring Wall Street to the blockchain—offering fractional ownership, global access, and faster, more flexible trading. It’s a major step toward merging traditional finance with crypto, and Kraken’s bold move could be the start of a much bigger shift in how we invest. |
Tesla just posted a 14% drop in Q2 deliveries — its second straight quarterly decline — right after Ford reported a record 14% surge in sales. But here’s the twist: instead of tanking, Tesla’s stock rose nearly 5%. With media headlines recently piling on the bad news, some are wondering if this is just a scare tactic and simply selling fear. Investors, however, might be looking past the numbers and betting big on Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi launches. |
June ended with a bang on Wall Street as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs, powered by trade optimism. But the real stars of the month were sector ETFs—tech, crypto, clean energy, and nuclear all took the spotlight. Standouts included ARKK (up 24.6%), WGMI (23.3%), HYDR (19.9%), URA (19.6%), and CHPS (18.3%), showcasing again how investors are chasing innovation, energy shifts, and AI-fueled momentum to ride the rally. |
With rising market uncertainty, some retirees are looking beyond the usual dividend favorites and this article suggests two US-listed ETFs that are worth considering. Goldman Sachs’ JUST and State Street’s LGLV have quietly outperformed both SCHD and the S&P 500 over multiple time frames. JUST taps into tech-driven growth with solid dividend increases, while LGLV offers a defensive mix of low-volatility stocks, making both strong contenders for income and stability and ideal for retirement accounts. |
Family offices are shifting more of their portfolios into alternative assets like private credit, infrastructure, and venture capital, according to a new BlackRock survey. With 42% of their portfolios now in alternatives, these investors are diversifying away from traditional private equity, drawn by the lower risk of infrastructure and the income potential of private credit. The AI boom is also influencing their choices, as demand for data centers and energy infrastructure creates new opportunities for long-term growth. |
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