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The Debate About Prediction Markets Dates Back 500 Years
Prediction markets have never been bigger — or more controversial. On this episode of the Everybody's Business podcast, Stacey Vanek Smith and Max Chafkin sit down with Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith of the Business History podcast to unpack how betting on real-world events went mainstream — and why platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are reshaping the way people trade on everything from politics to pop culture.
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There may be some value in the 'value stocks,' expert advises
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Investing In Brazil Through A Local Lens: Beyond The Bull Narrative
Brazilian equities (EWZ, FLBR) face a nuanced bull case driven by foreign capital inflows and anticipated interest rate cuts from 15% to 10.5% by 2027. Despite a 53% BRL rally in the Ibovespa, local investors remain cautious due to persistent fiscal risks, political uncertainty, and low equity risk premiums.
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Markets' Reaction to Iran War Could Come Down to China
Geopolitical strategists are closely monitoring Beijing's reaction to the U.S. and Israel attack in Iran.
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Iran Escalation: Oil Shock, Gold Surge, Equity Risk
The Israeli-U.S. strike on Iran signals a major escalation, crossing a long-standing 'red line' and introducing heightened geopolitical risk to global markets. Disruption to Iran's 3.3 million bbl/day oil supply and the potential Strait of Hormuz chokepoint threaten oil prices, inflation, and economic growth.
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February Non-Farm Payrolls Report Preview: Labor Market Stability Is Now Crucial
Labor market appears to be sluggish, although there are some signs of improvement, like the recent creation of construction and temp jobs. Given the current macro situation, it's an imperative that labor market remains stable, specifically referring to an unfolding private credit crisis.
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How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat and give Iranians a chance to topple their rulers.
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The week, FOBO — ‘fear of becoming obsolete' because of AI — became real for workers and markets
Massive jobs cuts at Block and a cataclysmic Citrini blog post stoked anxieties — but some CEOs and researchers are skeptical about doomsday scenarios.
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U.S.-Iran Conflict: Not A Market Apocalypse (If Contained)
The US and Israel have launched a major combat operation against Iran, escalating geopolitical risk and impacting global markets. The energy sector has outperformed, reaching all-time highs, and now appears overvalued amid rapid rotation from growth to value.
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3 Market Predictions For March
February saw heightened geopolitical tensions, tariff policy shifts, and increasing market anxiety around AI-driven disruption. The software sector, exemplified by IGV, entered deep bear market territory, with industry P/E ratios at decade lows.
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These fintech stocks are loved by analysts and could bounce back in a big way
Shares of PayPal and Block are both cheap relative to historic levels, but only one of them commands heavy enthusiasm from analysts.
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'Bigger ramifications than Venezuela': Markets brace for impact after U.S. strikes Iran
U.S. launches "major combat operations" in Iran, raising fears of wider regional conflict and impact on global markets. Market watchers see oil prices surging as Strait of Hormuz disruption fears mount.
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How I Diagnose S&P 500 With Junk Bond Rates
I use junk bond yields as a leading signal to gauge equity market risk. Their sensitivity to investor risk appetite complements traditional indicators like P/E ratios.
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Trump says ‘massive' strike against Iran underway — bitcoin plunge offers a glimpse of how markets could react
Bitcoin was tumbling on Saturday after military action was carried out against Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
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Weekly Commentary: Sometimes Not Liquid At All
Blue Owl's 2.4% decline this week pushed y-t-d (2-month) losses to 29.4%. The KBW Regional Bank Index was clobbered 7.1% this week, with losses from February 9th highs at 10.0%.
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U.S. Earnings Season Ends On Strong Note
Q4 earnings growth in U.S. remains robust. Equity leadership broadens beyond U.S. large caps.
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Shares In U.S. Insurers Make Light Of Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Shares in US insurers were less impacted by the broader market's volatility that came in the wake of a US Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. Apart from some specific managed care and insurance technology players, most listed US insurers shrugged off the Supreme Court decision, with the S&P Global insurance index rising 0.62% from Feb. 20 through Feb. 26.
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Banks Meeting Data Center Demand With Billions In Credit Facilities, Bonds
Big banks are benefiting from the boom in data center construction, as they can accommodate the capital needs of hyperscalers and have investment banking arms that can run securitization offerings. Smaller banks can participate in the trend as well, via syndicated loans and by lending to companies that work on more modest projects.
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Perfect 10?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is barely hanging on to a gain for the month (+0.05%). If the gains for February hold, it would be just the sixth double-digit monthly winning streak in the Dow's history.
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Markets Weekly Outlook: Credit Crunch Fears To Conclude A Temperamental Month; NFP Incoming
Markets remain volatile with anxiety heightened by financial sector weakness and recent defaults among private equity and tech firms. After cryptocurrencies, tech/software, and semiconductors, a more concerning wave is gripping financial markets.
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