Ben Hernandez

As the U.S. Federal Reserve starts to ease monetary policy, the yield curve is starting to steepen after a couple of years inverted. In turn, this is pushing a pair of leveraged exchange traded funds (ETFs) from Direxion higher.

Q3 saw strong returns for bonds across the board, opening up opportunities in various types of bonds. From international bonds to core-plus options, investors have a plethora of choices, including a few from Vanguard.

Rate cut expectations pushed more investors into investment-grade corporate bonds the past quarter, giving the asset class their best performance in nearly a year.

Per a Finimize report, global food prices climbed higher during the month of September to reach the highest level in the past year and a half according to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). Sugar prices led the pack, opening up opportunities to invest in rising prices or agricultural commodities in general.

Silver prices are up over 35% this year and could continue climbing. Global demand can further prop up prices and in the case of Russia, could add to the metal’s upside.

Silver prices are up over 35% this year and could continue climbing. Global demand can further prop up prices and in the case of Russia, could add to the metal’s upside.

Investors have been praising China’s efforts to jump-start its economy. But the question now is, how long will it last? Bulls may have come into China equities. But bears could be waiting if the stimulus measures don’t produce tangible results.

Increased price volatility in copper prices could ensue as China continues to implement stimulus measures to boost growth.

The automotive industry is a large component of Europe’s economy. The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) will have a profound influence. With growth projected to grow exponentially, this could drive European equities higher.

With capital markets expecting a rate-cutting cycle to begin, the yield curve has been steepening. But if economic data continues to reflect a hot economy, it may require keeping short-term bonds in play.