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Global Energy Crunch Entering a ‘More Dangerous’ Phase
A sustained oil price surge could drive inflation fears, or even spark a global recession, analysts say.
Crypto Winter or the Big Crash? Where the Bitcoin Price Goes Now
After a sharp slide towards USD 60,000, investors focus on the price impact of regulation, monetary policy, and the US midterms.
Markets Brief: Oil Prices Heat the Markets Like a Frog in a Pot
What to watch in Big Tech earnings, why Warsh uncertainty is contributing to higher bond yields, and how much cash Vanguard investors are holding.
Why Are Markets Shrugging Off the Latest Jump in Oil Prices?
Investors are again in “looking through” mode, expecting the Iran-war-driven spike to be short-lived.
Markets Brief: What’s Next as the World’s ‘Most Crowded Trade’ Rolls Over
Plus: Semis outlook and top picks, SpaceX stock stalls but weighs on telecom.
What’s Next for European Markets? The Sectors and Stocks to Watch
Energy and defense stocks remain front of mind for investors, but Morningstar sees opportunities to buy software and healthcare shares.
4 Charts on the Not-so-Magnificent Seven
The stocks that had been the market’s leaders are now lagging.
AI Is Globalizing Many of the World’s Stock Markets. Here’s What That Means for Investors
Morningstar Indexes’ global revenue study shows many equity markets have become more internationally connected, led by the rise of AI companies.
How Amazon and Alphabet Are Borrowing Billions in Europe for AI
US hyperscalers are issuing record levels of international debt, reshaping a key European bond market.
5 Myths About AI’s Economic Impact, and What the Data Actually Shows
The AI economy is full of myths. Here are 5 worth challenging.
What Investors Should Watch for in the Second Half of 2026
Plus, where to look for opportunities in fixed-income and more.
Markets Brief: Why Investors Should Pay Attention to Second-Quarter Earnings
A high bar is set for Q2 results. Plus: A sector that could surprise, what to watch in big bank earnings, and the World Cup’s effect on the US economy.
Q3 US Stock Market Outlook: Investors Face Balanced Risks, Selective Opportunities
What to know about positioning for the second half of 2026, and where we see opportunity by sector.
What Happens if OpenAI Delays Its IPO to 2027?
Three possible scenarios if one of this year’s most hotly anticipated IPOs is pushed back.
After the Latest AI Stock Rally, Investors Face a Reality Check
The AI boom has reshaped stock markets, but a June selloff exposed the risks of lofty valuations and growing concentration.
Q3 US Stock Market Outlook: What’s In and What’s Out
Morningstar Wealth strategist Dominic Pappalardo says to stick with small caps and Latin America stocks.
Will the US Dollar Rally Continue?
The US Dollar Index has reached a 13-month high, but experts are divided on the greenback’s outlook.
Jeremy Grantham: ‘Almost Everything Looks More Attractive Than the US Equity Market’
The GMO co-founder weighs in on bubbles, AI hype, environmental issues, and where investors can find better values.
Which European Stocks Powered the Bumper Q2 Rally?
The region’s tech sector outperformed, but broader gains were eclipsed by the US and Asia indexes.
The Best Commodities to Invest in for the Second Half of 2026
Global X’s Roberta Caselli outlines why AI, defense, and energy themes are driving commodity price dynamics.
