Retail Trading
A new era in financial markets is being defined by the rapidly expanding influence of retail traders, particularly their aggressive embrace of short-dated options, commonly known as Zero-Days-to-Expiration (0DTE) contracts, and other low-priced options. This phenomenon, which has seen an unprecedented surge in activity, is fundamentally altering market dynamics, introducing
Small-Cap Stocks
August 2025 heralded a significant recalibration in global financial markets, as small-cap and value stocks decisively broke a long-standing trend of underperformance to surge past their large-cap growth counterparts. This shift, marking a potential "Great Rebalancing," challenges the concentrated market leadership that has been largely dominated by a
Consumer Spending
Consumer spending, a cornerstone of economic growth, is currently facing intense scrutiny as persistent inflationary pressures continue to erode purchasing power and reshape market dynamics. While consumers have demonstrated a degree of resilience, particularly among higher-income households, a discernible trend of caution, value-seeking, and strategic spending adjustments is emerging. This