New York City is facing one of the most significant fiscal challenges in recent memory. The NYC Comptroller has projected a $2.2 billion budget shortfall for FY2026, growing to a $10.4 billion gap in FY2027 (Source: New York City Comptroller, January 2026). That is a two-year deficit of roughly $12.6 billion.

Discover why Strait of Hormuz disruptions extend beyond oil, how supply shocks are transmitting into agriculture markets, and what third-order commodity effects may mean for portfolios.

Income rather than price is the primary driver of FRN returns. As policy rates and SOFR move, FRN coupons adjust accordingly, allowing income to rise in higher-rate environments and decline when rates fall.

Global power demand is surging, energy security is the new macro imperative and innovation across grids and generation is redefining what “secure power” means for investors.

Municipal bonds, commonly referred to as “munis,” are debt securities issued by states, cities, counties, and other state governmental entities to fund public projects.

Private markets have surged to $15T, but access remains complex. We explore two ways to gain exposure to private credit and asset managers without traditional hurdles.

Compare corporate and municipal bonds, including risks, returns, and tax benefits. Learn which bond type fits your investment goals.

Commodity markets face uncertainty from tariffs, global growth risks and geopolitics, but may show resilience. Tight supply and global stimulus support a constructive long-term outlook.

Spending cuts, tariffs and recession risk—Jan van Eck’s latest outlook breaks down what to watch and why he’s focused on gold, bitcoin, semiconductors and India.

Gain insights into 2025’s top tech trends and market opportunities, and what experienced investors should consider for smart tech investments.

"Trump Trade 2.0" fueled U.S. equity and digital asset rallies, while real assets faltered under a strong dollar.

Trump's election win spurred market optimism, driving rallies in equities, crypto, and cyclical sector.

Despite recent headwinds from a strong U.S. dollar, EM local currency bonds present a compelling investment opportunity.

Explore how AI fuels nuclear investments, drives energy demand, and attracts tech giants to nuclear power.

CLOs have delivered the most attractive risk-adjusted returns in fixed income over the past decade, but are often deemed 'too complex.'

India is rapidly digitizing while undergoing a demographic shift that could create a tremendous growth opportunity for investors with the foresight to take advantage. As India’s equity markets thrive and population becomes increasingly digital, investors have a rare opportunity.

The agriculture sector’s importance is difficult to overstate. Agriculture impacts structurally embedded hunger, social equality and income distribution, while economically, the sector directly shapes global trade and governmental policy and long-term environmental sustainability.

With many major market forces still to be determined, it is likely that 2022 will be characterized by transitions. One such transition, a rising rate environment, has historically resulted in the underperformance of traditional fixed income. As rates increase, fixed income exposures typically fall short, leaving investors with the need to reevaluate and consider alternative solutions to enhance their current allocations. Emerging markets debt, investment grade floating rate notes and business development companies (BDCs) may provide investors with alternative yield options while also offering liquidity, credit and quality.

Just over a decade ago, digital assets were a theoretical concept, announced to the world through an anonymous white paper. Today, Coinbase, a digital asset exchange, is trading on the Nasdaq exchange. Coinbase’s recent direct listing represents a watershed moment for the digital assets industry. Learn more about what Coinbase’s listing means for the growth of the digital assets ecosystem.

As the inflation discussion continues to gather momentum, please join guest speakers VanEck Portfolio Managers Shawn Reynolds and Roland Morris, Deputy Portfolio Manager Charles Cameron, and sector specialists Veronica Zhang from VanEck’s natural resource equity and commodity strategies.

It seems like it’s been awhile since there’s been such a strong alignment in commodities and natural resources, from tailwinds associated with the global recovery to strong fundamentals, valuations and growth prospects across industries at a company level. The VanEck team will guide you through an in-depth look at the latest trends, their implications and potential opportunities with an overview on our diverse solutions available to access this space.

Esports has taken hold around the world as more people are turning to interactive gaming as a form of entertainment, resulting in ballooning cash prizes and front-page news coverage.

Understand where China’s economy is in its growth cycle with these two key charts.

We are monitoring two separate coronavirus scenarios, one in China and on in the U.S., in terms of when the health impact peaks and the extent of the economic slowdown. Against this backdrop, we highlight several actionable ideas.

In this white paper, we reflect on the relative role, advantages and disadvantages of active vs. passive investing in emerging markets.