Trump Trade Gaining Momentum: ETFs in Focus
Donald Trump displayed bold resilience after surviving an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. This has led to a Trump rally.
Q2 Earnings Season: Financials First Up to Bat
Earnings season is just around the corner. It could prove critical to justifying the record rally we've seen thus far in 2024.
Big Banks Are Taking Hits From Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate is often talked about as a problem for smaller banks, but big banks are emerging with the most evident scars so far.
Bank woes in commercial real estate could ease with rate cuts, says Moody's
Banks still likely face more fallout from problem commercial real-estate loans, but Federal Reserve rate cuts and increased lending appetite from outside of the banking sector could provide a healing tonic, according to Moody's.
KBE: Regional Banks At Risk For Continued Underperformance
SPDR S&P Bank ETF is a hold due to its heavy concentration in regional banks and the risk factors associated with them. KBE has underperformed broader financial sector funds such as VFH and XLF that have also seen lower volatility and lower expense ratios. Distinct risk factors remain for regional banks, including the risk of savings account outflows, reduced liquidity, reduced diversification, and interest rate sensitivity.
