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For more than a decade, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has reigned supreme as the top altcoin. With a hefty market cap of $200 billion, it is the second-most-valuable cryptocurrency in the world, trailing only Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). But that could be about to change. Ethereum has plenty of blockchain rivals, and the one that I’m watching carefully right now is Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). In fact, I’m predicting that Solana will replace Ethereum as the No. 1 altcoin by 2030. Here’s why. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker…

5 midcap mutual funds deliver over 20% return in 3 years. Are there any included in your portfolio? The Economic Times Source link

The State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE 0.25%) offers a low-cost, U.S.-concentrated alternative to the global reach and higher fee structure of the State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (RWO 0.06%).Investors weighing real estate exposure often choose between domestic concentration and international diversification. While both funds are managed by State Street Global Advisors, they target different benchmarks. This analysis evaluates whether the low-cost, large-cap focus of one fund outweighs the broad, multi-country reach of the other for long-term income seekers.Snapshot (cost & size)MetricRWOXLREIssuerSPDRSPDRExpense ratio0.5%0.08%1-yr return (as of June 12, 2026)15.8%11.1%Dividend yield3.30%3.1%Beta0.900.96AUM$1.24B$7.95BBeta measures price volatility…

Two competing explanations of the UK consumer boom in the late 1980s are the financial liberalisation-imperfect housing market hypothesis of Muellbauer and Murphy and the expectations hypothesis of King. We use 15 years of Family Expenditure Surveys, and cohort analysis, to investigate to what extent these two hypotheses agree with observed changes in consumption patterns. We find that the housing markets explanation accounts for much of the increase by older cohorts, but cannot be reconciled with the marked rise in expenditure levels of younger households. A simple simulation exercise shows instead that the expectations hypothesis can generate increases of expenditure…

Rita Ora made sure all eyes were on her as she took to the stage at the Isle of Wight Festival on Saturday, June 20, 2026.The 35-year-old singer brought her signature mix of pop spectacle and high-fashion confidence to Seaclose Park, stepping out in a barely-there silver bralette that put her toned abs on full display. © RedfernsRita was on top form at the festival Rita paired the striking metallic top with a dramatic skirt featuring daring cut-out sections and a trailing silhouette, adding white lace-up boots for an edgy finishing touch. Her blonde hair was worn loose and tousled,…

Bitcoin options traders favor $120K strike through Dec 2026 amid market repositioning.Bitcoin options open interest on CME has dropped significantly from $290M in November to around $30-40M by June 2026, with traders focusing on near-term contracts. Futures open interest remains strong, led by Binance and CME, while Deribit shows more… Source link

New Delhi: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has warned that regulatory changes, technology failures, cyberattacks and AI-related risks, coupled with its significant dependence on derivatives trading revenues, could materially affect its financial performance and business operations. In its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Wednesday, the country’s largest stock exchange said transaction charges accounted for 78.65 per cent of its operating revenue in FY26, with options trading alone contributing 60.22 per cent of total revenue from operations. The exchange said recent regulatory measures introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to strengthen the equity derivatives framework…

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady due to concerns about elevated inflation amid the war in Iran. The decision was Kevin Warsh’s first as Fed chair. Meanwhile, the average U.S. gasoline price fell below $4 for the first time in months. However, the uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to more fluctuation again. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick spoke about the headlines with economist Mike Walden.  Posted June 20, 2026 3:45pm EDT Source link

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated:  June 20, 2026 Bitcoin network activity index crossed above its 365-day moving average for the first time since December 2024, entering what CryptoQuant research news officially classifies as a bull phase, the same threshold that preceded significant price advances in 2024 and 2025. Daily Bitcoin transactions have exceeded 800,000 in 2026, more than doubling from 2025 lows,…

Key Points DGCX launches the GCC’s first regulated same-day (T+0) spot gold contract on Monday, 22 June. Based on one-kilogram UAE Good Delivery gold and settled in dirhams, the contract integrates trading, central clearing through the DCCC, and physical delivery via approved vaults in one regulated framework. Gold bars weighing 1000 grams each are displayed at the Austrian Gold and Silver Refinery (Oegussa) in Vienna, Austria, on Feb. 3, 2026. Georg Hochmuth | AFP | Getty Images The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) will launch a same-day settled spot gold contract on Monday, 22 June, introducing a regulated instrument…