Fed Stays Put, Hints at Hawkish Path Ahead: ETF Areas Likely to Gain

Fed holds rates steady but turns more hawkish. Here's how AI, Japan, dollar, small-cap and dividend ETFs could benefit from a higher-for-longer rate backdrop.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 18, 2026

Inside the Fall Behind Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin's slide is testing its inflation-hedge appeal as ETF outflows, rising inflation and geopolitical risks weigh on sentiment.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 5, 2026

Will Iran Peace Talks Hit a Roadblock? ETFs to Play

Iran peace talks face fresh risks as oil surged on Monday. ETFs tied to energy, commodities, income, the dollar and AI could help navigate volatility.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 2, 2026

Dollar Holds Firm Amid Iran Deal Uncertainty: ETFs to Win/ Lose

The dollar hit a six-week high amid Iran deal uncertainty. ETFs tied to the dollar may gain, while gold and emerging markets could struggle.

Zacks Investment Research • May 22, 2026

ETFs to Benefit as Dollar Logs Biggest Weekly Gain Since March

Dollar bulls are back as Fed hike expectations. Rising yields are powering the dollar's biggest weekly gain in months.

Zacks Investment Research • May 15, 2026

Is Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (UUP) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Currency ETFs category of the market, the Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (UUP) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 02/20/2007.

Zacks Investment Research • May 8, 2026

Clarity Act Compromise Sparks Crypto Stock Rally; Bitcoin Briefly Tops $80,000

Bitcoin jumps near $80,000 as Senators reach Clarity Act compromise on stablecoin yields. Circle Internet leads cryptocurrency stocks higher.

Investors Business Daily • May 4, 2026

Best-Performing Leveraged ETFs of Q1 2026

Oil shock and Iran war reshaped Q1, sending some leveraged energy ETFs soaring.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 6, 2026

ETF Winners & Losers of Q1 2026

Iran war reshaped Q1 markets: energy, shipping & lithium ETFs surged while tech and airlines lagged as inflation fears and oil shocks rattled sentiment.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 2, 2026

One Fed Rate Cut for 2026? ETFs in Focus

Fed signals just one 2026 rate cut as oil shock clouds outlook. Weak jobs, firm dollar and rising yields shift ETF strategies.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 19, 2026