Tag: Geopolitical Risk

Finance • October 6, 2026

A Brazilian ETF Just Jumped 12.5% on an Election Result

An ETF designed to represent one of the world’s largest economies moved 12.5% in a single trading session because of an election. On Monday, October 5, the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) closed at $42.98, up $4.79 from Friday’s $38.19 close. Trading volume exploded to roughly 187 million shares, more than three times the previous […]

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Investing • September 12, 2026

Why Buy Palladium? The Bull Case and the Risks Investors Cannot Ignore

Palladium rarely gets the attention commanded by gold, silver or even platinum. Yet this obscure-looking precious metal sits at the center of a surprisingly important industrial supply chain — and that makes its investment story worth watching. The basic bull case is straightforward: palladium is scarce, global production is geographically concentrated, and the automotive industry […]

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