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Commodities may offer a hedge against inflation, as well as portfolio diversification. We address questions about the VanEck CM Commodity Index Fund in this Q&A.

Fallen angels outperformed broad high yield in June. Spread widening and volatility may provide opportunities to add exposure.

Despite rating changes and volatility in the municipal bond market for 2021, Moody's annual report offers an overall picture of stability. We explore the key findings.

Meme-stocks prove to be surprisingly resilient to the recent downward move in equities; EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive Inc (RIVN) joins Tesla (TSLA) and Lucid (LCID) in the Buzz Index.

DM central banks are in a catch up mode, but many EMs are still frontloading hikes, so the policy rate differential between EM and DM is peaking but still substantial.

By playing or participating in various games, gamers can Play to Earn, which allows the potential to earn cash, prizes, digital assets and more in the metaverse.

With higher relative yields, built-in risk protection, and historical outperformance in periods of rising rates, it’s time to get to know CLOs and how they are structured.

EM continues to deliver gutsy policy moves – but not all of them are positive (like Hungary’s oversized rate hike).

Historically, the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index’s valuation methodology has led to high returns in broad U.S. equities following periods of sizeable market declines.

As the market adjusts to high inflation, rising rates and market volatility, we believe a dividend strategy may offer investors more than just yield.