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Will the US Dollar Rally Continue?

The US Dollar Index has reached a 13-month high, but experts are divided on the greenback’s outlook.

Valerio Baselli Jul 7, 2026

7 Charts on Q2 Markets Highlights: The Big AI Rally Gets Even Bigger

Some AI-driven indexes posted their best quarters on record as hardware names rocketed higher.

Tom Lauricella Jul 1, 2026

Haven or High Risk? Decoding Bitcoin’s Unstable Market Role

With the cryptocurrency’s Iran war rally, bitcoin continues to flip-flop between performing like a haven and a risk asset.

Valerio Baselli Apr 30, 2026

Why Is Gold Falling Despite Iran War Uncertainty?

Economic forces, not geopolitics, are dictating gold’s path as volatility rises.

Valerio Baselli Mar 23, 2026

Why Did Gold and Silver Prices Plunge?

The two precious metals wiped out $7 trillion in a single day’s perfect storm.

Valerio Baselli Feb 2, 2026

Gold Price Surges Above $5,500: Here’s Why

Fund managers say structural distrust in monetary policy is pushing gold to new record highs.

Valerio Baselli Jan 29, 2026

Crypto ETF Investors Pull Billions as Bitcoin Slides Below $90,000

Crypto ETF owners are on track to withdraw a record amount in November after holding steady during the start of the bitcoin plunge.

Valerio Baselli Nov 19, 2025

Bitcoin Retreats to $100,000—What’s Next for the Crypto Market?

Cryptocurrency’s slide reignited investor jitters, but analysts say institutional demand and macro forces should provide support.

Valerio Baselli Nov 13, 2025

How Low Can the Dollar Go?

The US dollar has suffered its worst first-half since 1973, and its decline may not be over.

Valerio Baselli Jul 11, 2025

Will Bitcoin Fall Back Below $100,000?

As the cryptocurrency pulls back from its record high, market watchers are following it closely.

Valerio Baselli Jun 9, 2025

Is Bitcoin Trading Like Tech Stocks?

Institutional investors are treating the cryptocurrency as a ‘macro-sensitive’ asset.

Valerio Baselli Apr 16, 2025

Can Renewable Energy Stocks Prosper During Trump’s Second Term?

Amid a hostile political environment, experts make the case for investing in sustainable energy stocks.

Valerio Baselli Apr 16, 2025

Stocks Edge Higher Amid More Tariff Flip-Flops

Defensive sectors lead Monday, as bond yields soften after recent rise.

Valerio Baselli Apr 14, 2025

What’s Next for Gold Amid Global Market Turmoil?

The price of gold whipsawed after Trump’s tariff pause, but has hit new highs.

Valerio Baselli Apr 11, 2025

Dollar Hits 3-Year Low Against the Euro in Tariff Turmoil

As China hits back on tariffs once more, recession fears cast doubt on the safety of US assets.

Valerio Baselli Apr 11, 2025

Dollar Slides Against the Euro on Tariff Fallout

Global tariffs have shaken up currency markets.

Valerio Baselli Apr 3, 2025

What Trump’s Trade Wars Could Mean for the Global Economy and Markets

The economic outlook dims as Trump tariffs create investors’ worst enemy: uncertainty.

Valerio Baselli Mar 24, 2025

How Fund Managers Are Reacting to the German Bond Market’s Once-in-a-Generation Selloff

A sharp uplift in global bond yields has bond fund managers scrambling.

Valerio Baselli Mar 7, 2025

ARK’s Cathie Wood on Musk, Trump, DeepSeek, and Bitcoin

“Our portfolios are really, if you give us a five-year investment time horizon, deep value portfolios”

Valerio Baselli Feb 17, 2025

Gold Just Hit a New Record. What’s Next?

The spot price surpassed $2,830 for the first time, driven by investors’ uncertainty amid Trump’s tariffs

Valerio Baselli Feb 5, 2025

What to Expect From Bitcoin in 2025

A crypto-friendly presidential administration supports a bullish outlook, but a correction could still be coming.

Valerio Baselli Dec 13, 2024

After Bitcoin Hits $100,000, Where Does Crypto Go Next?

Trump nominating a crypto advocate for SEC chair helped push bitcoin to a new record.

Valerio Baselli Dec 5, 2024

Are Investors Ready for Trump vs. China, Round 2?

Chinese equities have more worries for 2025, but experts say this time could be different.

Valerio Baselli Nov 15, 2024

Best Stocks and Funds to Invest in Nuclear Energy

Nuclear power is undergoing a renaissance but won’t be a big theme for most US utilities.

Valerio Baselli Sep 19, 2024

What the Next Bitcoin Halving Means for ETF Investors

The fourth halving in bitcoin history is expected as soon as today. Here’s why this time could be different.

Valerio Baselli Apr 19, 2024

ARK’s Cathie Wood on Tesla, AI, and Bitcoin

We spoke to the founder and CEO of ARK Invest about artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and the prospects for active ETFs in Europe.

Valerio Baselli Apr 19, 2024

Why a Portfolio With Low ESG Risk Can Better Withstand a Market Crisis

The power of ESG: higher returns and lower volatility in your portfolio.

Valerio Baselli Apr 15, 2024

Cathie Wood on Her Rize ETF Deal, AI, Nvidia, and Bitcoin

The ARK Invest founder discusses the promise of AI, thematic investing, and why she doesn’t regret sitting out Nvidia’s latest moon rally.

Valerio Baselli Sep 27, 2023

How Stock Markets Around the World Stack Up on ESG Practices and Carbon Risk

The U.S. scores well on Carbon Metrics, but its overall ranking is dragged down by big names facing high ESG risks.

Valerio Baselli Apr 12, 2023

Europe’s Energy Crisis: China and the Scramble for Liquefied Natural Gas

Having beaten this winter, European nations are planning their moves for fall.

Valerio Baselli Jan 31, 2023

Valerio Baselli is a senior international editor for Morningstar EMEA. He joined Morningstar in 2009 and covers a wide array of investing topics, including global financial markets, ETFs, mutual funds, cryptocurrencies, personal finance, and retirement planning. In 2013, he won the State Street Press Award as Best New Media Journalist.

Baselli holds a master's degree from the University of Milan in international finance and economics.