Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::How the War in the Middle East Is Affecting Energy, Trade, and FinanceMarch 30, 2026-Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly The shock is global, yet asymmetric. Energy importers are more exposed than exporters, poorer countries more than richer ones, and those with meager buffers more than those with ample reserves. Beyond its painful human toll, the war has caused serious disruption to the economies of the most directly affected countries, including damage to their infrastructure and industries that could become long-lasting. Although these countries are resilient, their short-term growth prospects will be negatively affected. Source: imf.org |
The $128 Trillion Global Economy: Every Country's GDP Ranked
October 23, 2026-How the World's $128 Trillion Economy Breaks Down
Key Takeaways
The global economy is projected to surpass $128 trillion by the end of 2026, up roughly $20 trillion from 2023.
The United States ($32.64 trillion) and China ($21.55 trillion) together account for more than 42% of global economic output.
Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Expect Modest Growth in Sustainable Investment Allocations
October 22, 2026-More than 80% of asset owners and asset managers expect sustainable allocations to increase over the next two years, but at a lower pace than 2025
Top drivers include growth opportunities and rising materiality of sustainability risks, with data availability the leading concern
Interactive Brokers Introduces Autonomous Trading
October 21, 2026-Eligible clients can authorize connected AI to monitor 75,000+ listed stocks, options and ETFs worldwide and submit supported trades on their behalf based on criteria they define
Solactive Strengthens International Leadership with Regional Heads for the Americas and APAC
October 14, 2026-Solactive is strengthening its international leadership with two new Regional Heads. Blair Abbott joined the company as Head of the Americas on 1st October 2026, and Michael Nuske has been appointed Head of APAC. With dedicated leadership in each region, Solactive will work even more closely with clients and drive further growth in both markets.
IMF-World Economic Outlook-Resilience Under Strain, Urgent Choices October 2026
October 12, 2026-Growth has endured so far, but rising inflation and narrowing buffers demand policy action now
Global economic activity has proven resilient once again. The technology upturn, buffers, and adaptations have helped mitigate the damage from geopolitics-driven disruptions. Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 and rebound to 3.4 percent in 2027.
AI boom and trade resilience to Middle East crisis lift outlook, but gains to be uneven
October 8, 2026--Global trade proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2026 despite the disruption caused by the Middle East conflict, as supply chains adapted and strong investment in artificial intelligence provided a powerful boost to goods trade. However, the resilience was not uniform, with services trade and some regions more exposed to the effects of the conflict.
Hedge Funds Improve Market Functioning, but Can Also Amplify Stress
October 6, 2026-Countries should better monitor hedge fund leverage and interconnectedness, and policy measures should be calibrated to the source of risk
Hedge funds have become increasingly important participants in financial markets, even though they still represent a relatively small share of the nonbank financial sector.
Regional Economic Outlook-Western Hemisphere-Turning Tailwinds into Lasting Gains-October 2026
October 2, 2026--Growth and job creation have continued at a steady pace across the Western Hemisphere despite a series of global shocks. External tailwinds-including strong US demand, high commodity prices, supportive financial conditions, and robust tourism and remittances-have helped sustain activity across much of the region, offsetting drags from tariffs, trade uncertainty, and changes in immigration policies.
How Countries Are Adapting as the Global Energy Shock Persists
October 1, 2026--Governments deployed a wide range of measures as the energy shock unfolded, reflecting different domestic economic conditions. Targeting remains essential.
Countries' responses to the energy shock triggered by the Middle East war varied significantly-and evolved as the shock persisted.
Dune report finds tokenized markets often diverge from the assets they reference
September 30, 2026-Tokenized real-world assets reach $34.5 billion, but most tokenized cash never trades, and onchain stock investors are choosing single names over funds
