Ben Hernandez

Copper prices are up 9% for the year, but have been trending lower since the middle of May. However, supply disruptions from key producers in Latin America could help reverse that trend.

Looming interest rate cuts could be a boon for financial sector exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including a pair of leveraged options from Direxion. In particular, the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X ETF (FAS) and the Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares (DPST).

Gold rallying may have been unforeseen by some, but to the vast majority, it could still offer a bullish investment prospect especially with interest rate cuts looming.

China has long been pursuing a state of independence, relying less on the global market for a variety resources. That independence is spilling over into agricultural commodities, which could sway the market.

The expectation of falling interest rates may seem like the current market may not be conducive to using Treasury inflation-protected securities. However, it’s ideal to maintain constant exposure to TIPS.

Looming interest rate cuts instituted by the Federal Reserve should help prop up emerging markets (EM) in the short-term horizon. However, the long-term case is also erring on the side of bullishness, offering opportunities in leveraged, EM-focused exchange-traded funds.

Since its inception in mid-July, the Direxion Daily Crypto Industry Bear 1X Shares (REKT)

Brazil’s decision to pump the brakes on soybean production could help the slide in prices, but according to a Reuters report, it may not produce the desired results for bullish soybean traders and investors.

A global transition to displace fossil fuels will help accelerate growth for clean energy technology. This will push the demand higher for energy transition materials.

The expectation of interest rate cuts can keep pushing bond ETFs higher, giving traders options in bullish leveraged options for profit maximization.