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Major Central Banks Deliver Biggest Easing Push In Over A Decade In 2025

Major central banks have delivered interest rate cuts in 2025 at the fastest clip and largest scale since the financial crisis.

Bitcoin’s Underperformance Fuels “Endgame” Fears Amid Gold’s Record Run

Gold soared above $4,400 per ounce on December 22, marking a new all-time high. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) is now sitting 29.5% below its record high.

Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs As Precious Metals Pace Toward Best Year Since 1979

Gold (GC=F) and silver (SI=F) have been two of the biggest winners in financial markets this year.

Banking Predictions For 2026: 5 Ways The Industry Will Evolve Next Year

From heavier reliance on AI to the phase-out of cash and physical branches — here are the trends experts say we can expect to see more of in 2026.

How to Evaluate a Direct Indexing Provider: 5 Questions Every Advisor Should Ask

Direct indexing has been heralded as the next evolution in personalized investing. It offers the potential for flexibility, tax efficiency, and the ability to tailor portfolios to each client’s unique situation. And yet, despite all the momentum, adoption remains low.

The issue isn’t the strategy of direct indexing itself, it’s how it’s delivered.