

AI-related equity jitters are unlikely to be resolved overnight and eurozone government bonds could actually come out as a winner. Relative to euro rates, US equity volatility is reaching highs similar to previous crisis periods. A global rebalancing of portfolios could see significant demand for euro rates, mitigating the upward rate pressure.

Europe's macro outlook is shifting. After years of fiscal restraint and fragmented policy, the region is entering a new chapter - one centered on pro-growth fiscal policy, energy security, and capital-market reform.

European equities have certainly sloughed off the effect of tariffs. In turn, the bullish momentum is propelling the Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X ETF (EURL) to greater heights.

GDXU, KORU, DFEN and others soared in the first half of 2025 as AI momentum, global stimulus, and gold gains fueled leveraged ETF outperformance.

Europe's push to boost its defense spending and rearmament could uplift a pair of leverage ETFs: the Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X ETF (EURL) and the Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares ETF (DFEN).

The U.S. stock market saw wild swings, while international markets experienced a smooth ride in the first quarter.

In a market brimming with uncertainty, investors are seeking ways to diversify from their core equities portfolio. One of the ways is seeking international opportunities, highlighting the benefits of international diversification.

These leveraged ETFs won last week.