The S&P USD Select Leveraged Loan Index: A Comprehensive Approach To The Leveraged Loan Market
As the leveraged loan market continues to evolve and expand, indices that adopt a comprehensive view of the leveraged loan market will serve as essential tools for more informed investment decisions.
Well-Earned Mean-Reversion Continues In Real Estate
November is typically not a big month for home buying in the region, but it was still the third-weakest in at least 15 years.
Asia FundFlow Insight Report 25Q3
In the third quarter of 2025, the total net assets in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Australia) reached $8.95 billion, marking a robust increase of 16.6% year-to-date and 5.4% compared to the previous quarter.
Stocks Kick Off December With Gains After Shaky Start
All three major indexes managed to secure daily and weekly wins, with the S&P 500 trading within a chip-shot of record highs and logging a fourth consecutive daily gain alongside the Nasdaq Composite.
The Silver Disconnection Is Real
Silver just hit a new all-time high. Neither did gold, nor mining stocks.
Real Income Rises, But Real Spending On Goods May Be Turning Down
Nominally income rose 0.4% and spending 0.3%. But since the PCE inflation gauge rose 0.3%, real income only increased 0.1% and real spending was flat.
Canadian Dollar Soars After Upbeat Labor Report
The Canadian Dollar climbed nearly 0.9% against the US Dollar on Friday.
AskSlim Market Week - Friday, Dec. 5
An analysis and commentary on the financial markets.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Edges Higher As PCE Inflation Cools, Rate Cut Hopes Solidify
The Dow Jones gained slim ground on Friday, rising around 150 points.
The Trump Fed Will Ignite A Melt Up
Sometimes it’s worth taking a step back and looking at things with unbiased eyes.
Gold Holds Strong At $4,200 As Fed-Cut Anticipation Builds
Gold consolidates in the $4,200-$4,250 range ahead of the key Fed meeting.
Meta Platforms, Inc. Stock: Advances As Meta Acquires AI Wearables Startup Limitless
Meta expands its AI hardware ambitions with the acquisition of Limitless, strengthening its push toward next-generation AI-enabled wearables.
Gold & Silver Are Surging Because The Stock And Bond Markets Are Lying
Gold and silver are surging, not because of hype, but because the bond market is quietly signaling the next major financial break.
Silver Futures Come Within A Dime Of $60
It’s another wild Friday in the precious metals markets, as the silver futures came within a dime of the $60 level.
Checking In With DeepSeek
Agentic behavior is the next major frontier in AI. Models that can reason, plan and take actions on their own will shape everything from software development to national security.
Healthcare Stocks Dubbed ‘The Ultimate Hedge’ Against AI Correction
In a market where artificial intelligence drives nearly 40% of U.S. equity performance, healthcare offers stability, resilience, diversification, and durability.
Indices Poised For New Highs But They Better Not Fail First
The strong breadth thrust continues to power the stock market higher in what is a very strong seasonal period.
Salesforce Generates Strong Free Cash Flow - CRM Could Be 23% Too Cheap
Salesforce's stock is too cheap. Shorting out-of-the-money puts is a good way to set a potential buy-in point and make income while waiting.
Netflix To Buy Warner Bros For $72 Billion. Time To Sell?
Netflix has officially clinched the blockbuster bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery’s premium assets – the Warner Bros.
Price Index Increases 0.3 Percent, Next Year Huge Medical Price Pressures
We finally have income and inflation data for September.