ECB-Monetary developments in the euro area: April 2026
June 1, 2026-Annual growth rate of broad monetary aggregate M3 decreased to 2.7% in April 2026 from 3.2% in March
Annual growth rate of narrower monetary aggregate M1, comprising currency in circulation and overnight deposits, decreased to 3.8% in April from 4.7% in March (revised from 4.6%)
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to households stood at 3.0% in April, unchanged from previous month
Meeting of 29-30 April 2026 Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank
May 28, 2026-1. Review of financial, economic and monetary developments and policy options-Financial market developments
Ms Schnabel started her presentation by noting that since the Governing Council's previous monetary policy meeting on 18-19 March 2026, movements in euro area financial markets had continued to be driven by developments in the Middle East and their impact on energy prices. Amid elevated volatility, markets continued to expect the oil price shock to be persistent.
New ETF and ETP Listings on May 22, 2026, on Deutsche Boerse
May 22, 2026-The Fundstrat Granny Shots U.S. Large Cap UCITS ETF is actively managed and invests in an equally weighted portfolio of 20 to 50 U.S. large-cap companies, selected across various key investment themes. Stock selection is driven by a top-down fundamental analysis, incorporating macroeconomic factors such as demographic trends and industry developments.
Tom Lee's Fundstrat Capital Brings Granny Shots Strategy to European Investors with GRNY UCITS Launch on London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana, and Deutsche Boerse Xetra
May 22, 2026--Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap UCITS ETF (Ticker: GRNY) begins trading May 22, 2026, in partnership with HANetf.
The UCITS launch builds on the success of Fundstrat's flagship ETF, the Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap ETF (NYSE Arca: GRNY), one of the fastest-growing actively managed large-cap equity ETFs in U.S. history.1
New ETF and ETP Listings on May 21, 2026, on Deutsche Boerse
May 21, 2026-The Amundi Bitcoin ETP allows investors to easily and cost-effectively participate in the performance of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
The iShares iBonds UCITS ETFs invest in euro-denominated, investment-grade corporate bonds with fixed maturity dates in 2036 and 2037.
France: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
May 21, 2026--The French economy continued to expand at a moderate pace in 2025, despite domestic and external shocks, but new headwinds from the war in the Middle East are starting to weigh on activity. The authorities' response to the energy shock has so far been appropriate and should remain limited, temporary, and targeted towards the most vulnerable, while preserving market incentives and containing fiscal costs.
New ETF and ETP Listings on May 18, 2026, on Deutsche Boerse
May 18, 2026-The iMGP DBi Managed Futures Fund R EUR HP UCITS ETF is actively managed and follows a UCITS-compliant managed futures strategy with the aim of replicating the returns of a typical managed futures approach. Portfolio allocation is based on a proprietary quantitative model, known as the Dynamic Beta Engine, which identifies key return drivers. This share class is currency-hedged.
United Kingdom: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
May 18, 2026-While the UK economy has remained resilient in recent years, the war in the Middle East is dampening near-term prospects. Growth is projected to slow to 1.0 percent this year, then gradually recover as the shock dissipates. Higher energy prices are expected to push inflation up temporarily and delay the return to the central bank's target by about one year.
New ETF and ETP Listings on May 14, 2026, on Deutsche Boerse
May 14, 2026-The Amundi S&P 500 Financials UCITS ETF provides exposure to large-cap U.S. companies within the financial sector. It reflects the financials segment of the S&P 500 and includes banks, insurers, and other financial services firms.
The IncomeShares range is expanding with 16 new ETPs focused on generating income through options strategies across equities, thematic sectors, and commodities.
The Justice Company Launches Human Rights Screened High Dividend ETF via HANetf White-Label Platform
May 13, 2026-The Justice Company has entered the European ETF market with the launch of JURY Global High Dividend UCITS ETF (ticker: JURY).
JURY aims to provide exposure to high dividend global equities within clearly defined legal and human-rights boundaries.
10% of the TER will be dedicated to initiatives supporting communities affected by conflict, displacement and systemic oppression.1