Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::Bassanese Bites-RBA to hikeMarch 15, 2026-Global stocks continued to weaken last week, as the ongoing war in Iran kept oil prices high. Global week in review: stalemate Global stocks remained under pressure last week, with the Iran war pushing oil prices higher. Despite extensive bombing, the Iranian regime remains in place and the conflict has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz. With equities down and bond yields up, pressure is seemingly mounting on US President Donald Trump to declare victory and walk away. Markets thought the TACO ('Trump Always Chickens Out') moment had come early last week when Trump declared the war was "very complete, pretty much". But like the Iranians, he then spent the rest of the week digging in, with Iranian taunts on social media hardly helping if he was looking for a face-laving exit. Source: betashares.com.au |
Exchange Traded Fund Market Report 2026: $57.92 Bn Trends, Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, and Long-term Forecasts, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F
March 6, 2026--Opportunities in the ETF market arise from increasing adoption of digital platforms, demand for ESG and smart beta products, and expanding cross-border investments. Growth is driven by thematic trends like EVs, sustainable investing, and innovative offerings, enhanced by asset management diversification and trading efficiency.
What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets?
March 6, 2026-The Iran war has significantly disrupted global energy markets, damaging oil and gas facilities and halting exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint.
Brent oil prices surged over 28% to above $92 per barrel due to supply concerns. The U.S. responded by offering naval escorts and easing Russian oil sanctions on India to stabilize markets.
Wilshire Indexes shutters, transfers operations
March 6, 2026-Investment firm Wilshire has told clients that production and publication of all indexes not already sold or returned to the asset manager's ownership will be discontinued.
Wilshire Indexes, the dedicated index operations arm set up by US asset manager Wilshire to run its growing index portfolio, as well as index operations of its partner parent groups, has closed.
OECD- Global Debt Report 2026 Sustaining Debt Market Resilience Under Growing Pressure
March 5, 2026--Global debt markets are navigating a difficult terrain. Geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and an uncertain macroeconomic environment are adding pressure to already stretched markets. But debt markets have been resilient so far. This stability, however, masks deeper structural developments.
New WFE Data: public markets post strong growth for 2025 despite geopolitical instability
February 27, 2026--New data published by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, shows markets rebounded in the second half of 2025. IPO activity remained robust over the year, pointing to sustained demand for public listings against a challenging global backdrop.
Global equity market capitalisation increased 18.5% compared to the end of 2024, amounting to USD 151.94 trillion, with double-digit growth in every region.
Global debt hits $348 trillion in 2025 driven by government spending, says IIF
February 26, 2026--Global debt climbed to $348 trillion by the end of 2025, the highest on record, per the Institute of International Finance.
Government borrowing accounted for over $10 trillion of the increase, led by the United States, China, and the euro area.
Emerging markets saw debt ratios rise above 235% of GDP, while advanced economies saw a slight decline in debt-to-GDP ratios.
ETFGI reports Active ETFs Smash Records: Assets Top US$2 Trillion on Highest‑Ever Monthly Inflows
February 26, 2026--ETFGI reported today that assets invested in the actively managed ETFs industry globally reached a new record of US$2.04 trillion at the end of January. During January the actively managed ETFs industry globally gathered record monthly net inflows of US$76.43 billion, according to ETFGI's January 2026 Active ETF industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.
ETFGI reports Global ETF Assets Hit New Record US$20.64 Trillion as January Net Inflows Hit Second Highest Level on Record
February 26, 2026--Assets invested in the ETFs industry globally reached a new record of US$20.64 trillion at the end of January. During January, the ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$150.41 billion, according to ETFGI's January 2026 Global ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of ETFGI's an annual paid-for research subscription service.
Stock-Bond Diversification Offers Less Protection From Market Selloffs
February 18, 2026--Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns
Spreading investments across asset classes can reduce risk and smooth returns. The classic diversification between stocks and bonds worked historically because they moved in opposite directions.
ETFGI reports that there were 49 new product launches and 4 product closures last week in the Global ETFs industry
February 18, 2026--During the week of 9 February, the global ETF industry recorded strong product activity, with 49 new ETF launches and four closures, resulting in a net increase of 45 products worldwide according to research from ETFGI.
The United States led net growth with 22 new launches, followed by APAC (excluding Japan) with 13 and Europe with nine.
