Small-cap indices advanced, with Russell 2000 up 0.9%. Financial investing models suggest value rotation could continue as interest rate pressures ease. The U.S. is undergoing a shift in leadership, disrupting the status quo with significant policy changes. At the same time, rising international tensions have increased the risk of global conflict. As such, the stock market may be more volatile than ever in the coming years. In fact, the club store sells gold bars, silver coins, and platinum bars — three precious metals that many investors use to diversify their wealth. ESG-focused funds attracted record inflows this week. Financial investing analysts see policy support and corporate transparency fueling long-term index outperformance.