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Alternatives in Focus: Navigating the Risk and Return Landscape of Alternative Assets in Late 2025
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Alternatives in Focus: Navigating the Risk and Return Landscape of Alternative Assets in Late 2025

Alternative assets—including private equity, real estate, hedge funds, commodities, and private credit—are in the spotlight as 2025 draws to a close.

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Markets Pause Ahead of Fed Decision, Retail Strength Sparks Debate on Rate Path
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Markets Pause Ahead of Fed Decision, Retail Strength Sparks Debate on Rate Path

Markets paused Tuesday after a strong multi-week rally, with investors largely on hold ahead of Wednesday’s Fed rate decision

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Markets Brace for Central Bank’s Next Move on Interest Rates
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Markets Brace for Central Bank’s Next Move on Interest Rates

This week, everyone is watching Washington as the central bank’s policy committee meets on Tuesday and Wednesday to decide what happens next with interest rates

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Wall Street Hits Records Ahead of Fed Decision
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Wall Street Hits Records Ahead of Fed Decision

Stocks climbed to fresh record highs Monday, led by tech, as investors braced for a widely expected Fed rate cut on Wednesday.

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Markets Take a Breather After Rally; Fed Cut Likely Next Week
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Markets Take a Breather After Rally; Fed Cut Likely Next Week

Stocks ended the week on a muted note after a strong rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hovering near record highs.

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Markets Surge as Fed Poised to Cut Rates Next Week
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Markets Surge as Fed Poised to Cut Rates Next Week

Wall Street closed at new all-time highs Thursday, driven by growing confidence that the Federal Reserve will deliver its first rate cut of the year next week.

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Markets Climb on Cooler Inflation and AI Optimism Ahead of CPI Data
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Markets Climb on Cooler Inflation and AI Optimism Ahead of CPI Data

Stocks pushed to new all-time highs Wednesday as a surprise drop in producer prices boosted expectations for a September Fed rate cut, with tech leading gains thanks to Oracle’s blowout earnings.

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Markets Edge Higher Ahead of Inflation Data, Despite Labor Concerns and Rising Yields
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Markets Edge Higher Ahead of Inflation Data, Despite Labor Concerns and Rising Yields

U.S. equities extended gains to fresh record highs on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbing modestly amid growing expectations for a Fed rate cut next week.

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Turning Volatility Into Opportunity: How to Prepare During a September Market Correction
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Turning Volatility Into Opportunity: How to Prepare During a September Market Correction

Market corrections—usually defined as a decline of 10% or more in major stock indexes—are a normal aspect of investing.

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Markets Climb as Fed Cut Bets Solidify Amid Soft Data
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Markets Climb as Fed Cut Bets Solidify Amid Soft Data

Markets resumed their upward march Monday, with major U.S. indexes closing near record highs.

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Staying Steady in Stormy Markets: Practical Risk Management and Stress-Testing for Volatile Times
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Staying Steady in Stormy Markets: Practical Risk Management and Stress-Testing for Volatile Times

Market ups and downs are a normal part of investing. While they can be unsettling, the right risk management strategies can help you keep your portfolio steady through unpredictable times.

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Markets React to Weak Jobs Data with Rate Cut Bets, Stocks Slip, Bonds Rally
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Markets React to Weak Jobs Data with Rate Cut Bets, Stocks Slip, Bonds Rally

Markets reversed early gains Friday as a significantly weaker-than-expected jobs report reignited concerns about economic slowing.

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