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The CFA Institute trains thousands of financial analysts annually. Yet, its own portfolio follows one of the simplest playbooks: a passive global 60/40 model that hasn’t changed in more than a decade.

A new wave of platforms lets traders bet on real-world events, from policy decisions to pop culture. What began as speculation is now challenging how finance measures truth and probability.

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The US government shutdown is casting uncertainties on growth and US rates outlooks, weighing on bond market performances

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Global equity markets turned lower as investors shifted to a risk-off stance, ending a recent winning streak.

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10/11/2025

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