Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - September 2, 2026

The total return forecast for the Global Market Index continued to tick higher in August for the long-run outlook. The latest GMI return forecast (an annualized 8.1% performance) is modestly above last month's estimate but still far short of the benchmark's trailing return for the past ten years, although the gap has been narrowing lately.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2026

The US Debt Crisis: Where To Hide As Interest Rates Increase And Bubbles Burst

The US federal debt has surpassed $39T, with debt/GDP at 122% and deficit/GDP at 5.9% - these are alarmingly high levels expected to further rise as debt reaches $50T. The interest payment on that debt will become unsustainably difficult as interest rates increase.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026

You Keep $100K in Cash Just in Case. These 3 ETFs Pay You While It Waits

You did the responsible thing. You built a solid safety net.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 7, 2026

Is Wall Street Valuation Ripe? 4 ETFs May Protect You

Wall Street looks pricey as AI, rate and valuation risks build up. These four ETFs could help investors stay defensive without exiting the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 30, 2026

Market Brief: The Quarter's Most Pivotal 48 Hours

On Wednesday, July 29, the FOMC rate decision will be followed by Microsoft and Meta earnings after the close. Thursday begins with the advance estimate of Q2 GDP and the June PCE inflation report before Apple and Amazon report after the bell. CME FedWatch currently implies a 62–65% probability that the Fed holds rates in July, with the remaining probability assigned to a hike.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 28, 2026

Diversified Portfolios Show Resilience Amid Escalating Iran War

With the Iran war escalating, the conflict is again getting harder to ignore, which strengthens the case for maintaining a globally diversified portfolio. Energy prices are rising again, and the specter of elevated inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes is once more a risk factor on the march.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 20, 2026

Iran Conflict Reorders The Bond Market's Hierarchy Of Havens

The Iran war has scrambled the old map of safety, leaving bond investors rethinking which havens still deserve the name. Perhaps the most surprising trend since the conflict began: bank loans have outperformed the rest of the field by a wide margin, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (July 8).

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

Total Return Forecasts: Major Asset Classes - July 2, 2026

The outlook for long-term total return for the Global Market Index (GMI) edged up again in June, touching the highest level in recent history. Despite the recent rise, the expected performance remains well below GMI's realized return over the trailing ten-year window.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 2, 2026

Forget Savings Accounts: These 3 Ultra-Short Bond ETFs Are Paying More With Less Risk Than You Think

The national average savings account rate sits well below 1% according to FDIC data, and even the best high-yield savings accounts available right now are paying around 4.00% according to Bankrate, with one-year CDs coming in at roughly 4.03% for a top payer.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 27, 2026

How Investors Are Using SHV to Earn Nearly 4% With Zero Drama

Consumer sentiment is near recessionary levels, the VIX recently spiked above 30, and the Fed has been cutting rates while inflation holds above target.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 7, 2026