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Low VIX caused by ETFs, not options-hungry day traders, says the BIS

Persistently low levels for the CBOE VIX index are likely the result of investors piling into yield-enhanced exchange traded funds, according to the umbrella institution for central banks.

NYCB’s stressed multifamily loans cloud its outlook, Moody’s says in downgrade

As interest rates remain high, the bank’s exposure to NY’s multifamily housing weighs

U.K. weighs plans to cut its record tax burden. Here’s how Britain’s taxes compare.

Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is weighing up plans to cut national insurance

Vista Outdoor’s board rejects unsolicited $35-a-share all-cash bid from MNC Capital

The parent of Remington rifles says that the bid “significantly undervalues the company.”

True inflation may have peaked in late 2022 — at 18% — and still hovers around 8%

If CPI were measured correctly, it would be evident that American consumers are hurting.

Nervous about the U.S. market at all-time highs? Buy China stocks.

A lot of negatives about China, Steps to get the Chinese economy growing could boost these stocks.

Big losses are pushing venture-backed startups over a cliff and taking the IPO market with it

Financial backers and firms are both caught in a ‘Wile E. Coyote’ dilemma,

Bank of America boosts S&P 500 target to 5,400. Here’s how it got there.

Bank of America has raised its S&P 500 target for year end to 5,400

Super Tuesday: Trump could sweep, but Haley may surprise in these states

Donald Trump has huge leads over Nikki Haley in many polls focused on Super Tuesday states, but there are some states where his advantage isn’t as massive.

Oil prices edge lower as traders absorb extended OPEC+ production cuts

Oil futures fail to hold initial gains scored after OPEC+, as expected, extended production cuts into the second quarter.

Traders will be looking for subtle signs of shift at ECB meeting

The European Central Bank will almost certainly leave rates unchanged at 4% but investors are now pricing in cuts for June

S&P 500 futures pause after another record-setting session

U.S. stock futures were steady early Monday, pausing after the S&P 500 advanced for the 16th week in 18.
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