US banks raise prime rate after Fed decision

Top U.S. banks raised their prime lending rate ​on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve increased ‌its benchmark interest rate, a move that is set to raise borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.

Reuters • Sep 16, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (KIE)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Insurance segment of the equity market? You should consider the State Street SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (KIE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 8, 2005.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 14, 2026

Iran War: The Insurance Bill Goes Far Beyond Tankers

The Iran conflict is creating direct losses in marine and specialty insurance, but its broader impact may come through renewed claims-cost inflation. Swiss Re expects property rebuilding costs to rise about 7% in the U.S. and 11% in Germany by 2027 as second-round inflation spreads.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 21, 2026

Commercial Insurance: The Hard Market Is Ending, And Underwriting Discipline Comes Next

Commercial premiums declined across small, medium, and large accounts simultaneously for the first time in 34 quarters, confirming a meaningful shift in market conditions. Commercial property is firmly competitive, with premiums down 6.3%, while large accounts face significantly greater pricing pressure than small commercial businesses.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 20, 2026

Is State Street SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (KIE) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The State Street SPDR S&P Insurance ETF (KIE) made its debut on 11/08/2005, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2026

Leadership Shifts Toward Quality Stocks? Sector ETFs to Play

Market leadership may be shifting from momentum to quality. These sector ETFs offer exposure to resilient earnings and attractive valuations.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 7, 2026

The $55B quarter: how trading, AI, and dealmaking drove record earnings for Big Banks

Wall Street's biggest banks are proving that even geopolitical uncertainty and volatile markets can be highly profitable when trading desks stay busy and artificial intelligence fuels an unprecedented wave of capital raising. The six largest US banks generated a combined $55 billion in second-quarter profits, comfortably exceeding analysts' expectations as market volatility, record AI-related fundraising and a resurgence in investment banking produced one of the strongest quarters for the financial industry in years.

Invezz • Jul 18, 2026

Healthcare Rules State Street's Top 5 ETFs in Past Month

With well over 170 ETFs on the market covering diverse investment strategies, State Street offers a prime window into which funds — and market trends — are leading the pack in the near term. Key Takeaways: Across State Street's 170+ ETFs, the top five performers this past month are all tied to the healthcare industry.

ETF Trends • Jul 17, 2026

If the Fed Raises Rates This Year, I'm Loading Up on This 1 ETF

The FOMC indicated at its last meeting that a rate hike in 2026 is on the table. Typically, the market reacts negatively to rate hikes, but this ETF would stand to gain from them.

The Motley Fool • Jul 10, 2026

Dow falls 400 points, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over' – which could halt gas decline

Fresh tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for 20% of the world's oil, could keep gasoline from falling below the $3 mark.

New York Post • Jul 8, 2026