Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::Middle East conflict weighs further on slowing trade outlookMarch 19, 2026-World trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. WTO economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further reduce trade growth if energy prices remain elevated, noting that it would also put pressure on food supplies and services trade due to travel and transport disruptions. Prospects could still improve if the conflict ends quickly and the boom in AI spending continues. The latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics" released on 19 March provides a baseline growth scenario excluding energy price shocks, forecasting that global merchandise trade growth would slow to 1.9% in 2026 from 4.6% in 2025 as trade is expected to normalize following a surge in AI-related products and the frontloading of imports to avoid new tariffs. World merchandise trade volume is then projected to grow by 2.6% in 2027. Commercial services trade growth will ease to 4.8% in 2026 after this year's 5.3% rise, then accelerate again to 5.1% in 2027. Together, goods and services trade will grow 2.7% in 2026 compared with 4.7% in 2025. Global GDP growth is projected to moderate slightly from 2.9% in 2025 to 2.8% in both 2026 and 2027. Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) |
World Bank Prospects Group Global Monthly-July 2026
July 30, 2026--Overview
Global activity is showing tentative signs of improvement, with forward-looking indicators pointing to a gradual strengthening, supported by firmer services activity.
Inflation concerns persist, even as some recent readings have shown signs of easing, reflecting the decline in commodity prices in June and a moderation in supply chain pressures.
Flow Traders Selects CoreWeave to Power Foundation Model Training for AI-Driven Quantitative Trading
July 28, 2026--Quantitative trading firm migrates high-intensity training workloads to CoreWeave's purpose-built AI cloud
CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV), The Essential Cloud for AITM, today announced that Flow Traders, a leading global liquidity provider, selected CoreWeave as the primary AI cloud platform provider for its AI and deep learning division.
ETFGI reports Global Active ETFs Gather Record US$500.88 Billion in YTD Net Inflows as Assets Climb to US$2.56 Trillion at the end of June
July 27, 2026--ETFGI reports Global Active ETFs Gather Record US$500.88 Billion in YTD Net Inflows as Assets Climb to US$2.56 Trillion at the end of June.
ISS STOXX Announces Appointment of Virginia Gomez as Chief Executive Officer
July 15, 2026--ISS STOXX GmbH, a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements, today announced that Virginia (Ginny) Gomez will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of ISS STOXX on August 3, 2026.
The Oil Market Absorbed the War Shock, but Buffers Are Running Low
July 15, 2026--Less demand, more production, and inventory drawdowns prevented a larger price spike. A quick supply recovery is essential to avoid further damage to the global economy
ETFGI reports Global ETF Industry Reaches Record US$23.09 Trillion as YTD Net Inflows Hit All-Time High of US$1.33 Trillion at the end of June
July 15, 2026-ETFGI reports Global ETF Industry Reaches Record US$23.09 Trillion as YTD Net Inflows Hit All-Time High of US$1.33 Trillion at the end of June.
World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update Global Economy in Crosscurrents of War and Technology
July 8, 2026-Growth holds up, but remains uneven, as tech momentum offsets war drag
Global growth is projected at 3.0 percent for 2026 and 3.4 percent for 2027, broadly unchanged cumulatively from the April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The outlook is uneven: The war shock is weighing on energy importers and vulnerable economies, while AI-driven demand is lifting countries integrated into the global technology value chain.
Fixed Income Asset Management Market Report 2026
July 7, 2026-Key market opportunities include growing demand for income-generating assets, rising institutional and retail participation, expansion of sustainable debt instruments, and adoption of advanced portfolio analytics. Asia-Pacific is poised for rapid growth, and innovative strategies such as active bond management are gaining traction.
OECD headline inflation rose further to 4.6% in May 2026, fuelled by higher energy prices
July 6, 2026--Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.6% in May 2026, up from 4.4% in April.
Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.6% in May 2026, up from 4.4% in April. Headline inflation increased in 16 OECD countries, declined in 8, and was stable or broadly stable in 14. It remained above 5% in Colombia, Greece, Iceland and Lithuania, and exceeded 30% in Törkiye.
ETFGI Reports 336 Providers Launch Record 1,397 New ETF Products Across 33 Exchanges Through May 2026
July 6, 2026-ETFGI reports that the global ETF industry has reached a new milestone, with a record 1,397 new products listed worldwide through the end of May 2026. After accounting for 208 closures, the industry recorded a net increase of 1,189 products.
