Leverage in finance in Q2 earnings season

In Q2 earnings season, leverage in finance is shaping strategies in small-cap equities, with Russell 2000 futures volume up 9%. Portfolio managers are increasing margin use to capitalize on anticipated upside from infrastructure stimulus packages. Regardless of adjustments, the KU defense looked noticeably different in the second half. And the results reflected it. Pinter, G., Siriwardane, E. and Walker, D. (2024), “What caused the LDI crisis?” , Bank Underground, the blog for Bank of England staff , 26 July. The rebound in real estate investment trusts (REITs) is partly due to leverage in finance used for property acquisitions. As mortgage rates cool, leverage could propel another leg higher in sector performance.