IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Consultation with Euro Area
you are currently viewing:IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Consultation with Euro AreaJuly 16, 2026--The war in the Middle East has weakened the euro area outlook, with growth projected to slow from 1.4 percent in 2025 to 0.9 percent in 2026 and 1.2 percent in 2027 and headline inflation projected to rise from 2.1 percent in 2025 to 2.9 and 2.3 percent, respectively. Risks are skewed toward weaker growth and higher inflation, with the extent of energy market disruption from the war in the Middle East being the largest source of uncertainty. Monetary policy should aim to keep inflation expectations anchored and fiscal policy should mitigate the war's harm to activity while remaining prudent. Structural fiscal consolidation remains a priority, especially in high-debt countries. Reforms should focus on strengthening energy security, deepening the single market, and lifting medium-term growth. Source: imf.org |
August 7, 2026---Today, SIX welcomes Allianz Global Investors as a new issuer of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The global asset manager is expanding investors' access to actively managed exchange-traded funds at SIX Swiss Exchange with the listing of four ETFs, reflecting three active equity strategies, one of which is available in two trading currencies.
August 6, 2026--Service expected to launch on August 24, covering EU, Swiss, UK and U.S. government and corporate bonds
Builds on successful launch of SFT service in 2025, initially covering European equities and ETFs
Demonstrates Cboe's commitment to enhancing its global clearing services
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The ERSTE ETF GLOBAL EQUITIES UCITS ETF and the ERSTE ETF US EQUITIES UCITS ETF are designed to provide investors with access to developed global equities and U.S. equities, respectively, while incorporating a sustainability filter aligned with Erste Asset Management's ESG approach.
August 4, 2026--The BIT Global Technology Leaders UCITS ETF is actively managed and invests globally in shares of companies in the internet and technology area that benefit from structural change through increasing digitalization and growing internet penetration.
August 3, 2026--The Cobas Multicaps Value ETP provides access to an actively managed portfolio of listed companies with a focus on OECD countries. The portfolio construction is based on a value investing philosophy with the objective of identifying companies whose market price is below their estimated intrinsic value.
July 30, 2026--The Global X Space Tech UCITS ETF invests in the commercial space industry, which comprises various segments. The selection of companies focuses on four core areas: reusable rocket technology, mission-critical hardware and software, global connectivity services, and space tourism and exploration.
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