Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The) (XLRE)

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen the market’s trading range become increasingly narrow.

Wall Street slumped into negative territory late in the week as renewed fears over inflation and trade tariffs eroded risk appetite.

It's a mixed session on Wall Street, with major indices struggling for direction as investors hold their breath ahead of a key jobs report set for Friday morning. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1% and small caps held steady.

Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with all major equity indices advancing as investors assessed the latest batch of corporate earnings and drew optimism from positive labor market data.

In this beginner-friendly guide, we break down what REITs are, how they work, and why they might be a great addition to your investment portfolio.

A discussion about why 2025 marks a critical turning point for global liquidity, how it could reshape investment opportunities and the risks every investor should know.

Big trends are emerging for the stock market, interest rates, bond prices, housing and real estate mortgages.