The financial services sector, a major part of the S&P 500, has underperformed this year, with its largest ETF down 4.6% despite a solid U.S. economy and stable credit conditions. This unexpected weakness has created potential opportunities for traders using leveraged ETFs like Direxion's FAS (bullish) and FAZ (bearish), which aim to amplify daily moves of the sector index. Concerns about AI disrupting jobs and payment systems have contributed to selling pressure, though some experts view these risks as overstated. The sector's broad exposure means some areas face credible AI risks, suggesting both bullish and bearish plays could be viable depending on market developments.
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Iran has warned it will retaliate fiercely if the US targets its infrastructure, following President Trump's threat to strike Iranian power plants and bridges next week if negotiations fail. The US recently conducted airstrikes against Iranian milita...
Solana (SOL) maintains its price in the mid-$70 range, supported by several key developments. These include Circle's recent issuance of $500 million in USDC on the Solana network, increasing liquidity and transactional demand. Additionally, instituti...
