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Latest investing insights from the bond-equity correlation suggest tighter credit spreads are supporting banks’ valuations. JPMorgan’s forward EPS estimates are up 5% in analyst consensus, and KBW Bank Index is nearing a technical breakout above 95, hinting at strong Q4 financial sector performance. Precious metals IRAs allow investors to hold physical gold, silver or other related assets within a retirement account, thereby combining the tax advantages of an IRA with the protective benefits of investing in gold and silver , making it an option for those looking to help shield their retirement funds against economic uncertainties. They are also seeking attractive climate-related opportunities, with 43% targeting investments to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, such as clean energy. More than half see renewables as an attractive investment over the next three years – most prominently in established solar, wind and hydro solutions (64%) and emerging geothermal, wave and hydrogen solutions (51%). They also see potential opportunities in energy efficiency (39%), battery storage (36%) and carbon capture (35%) technologies. Investing insights highlight EV sector resilience as deliveries from TSLA beat estimates, pushing the stock 4% higher intraday. The EV market penetration rate is forecast to hit 12% globally by year-end, a bullish undertone for lithium producers like ALB.