Prospects Group Global Monthly-March 2026 Prospects Group Global Monthly-March 2026

Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months


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Prospects Group Global Monthly-March 2026

March 30, 2026- Overview
Before the onset of the conflict in the Middle East,global growth had surprised to the upside in early 2026,accompanied by a rise in goods trade at the turn of the year.
High-frequency indicators in February pointed to strengthening global activity,alongside improving prospects for both the manufacturing and services sectors.

The conflict in the Middle East has driven up energy prices and tightened global financial conditions.Special Focus: Dynamic Effects of Fiscal Rules on Primary Balances

In EMDEs,the cyclically adjusted primary balance typically improves following the adoption of fiscal rules,although the effects emerge gradually,with cumulative improvements peaking around five years after adoption.

Institutional quality,favorable economic conditions,and contained government debt at the time of fiscal rule adoption are associated with larger and more persistent subsequent improvements in primary balances.

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Source: worldbank.org


Air Travel Forecast to 2040

February 26, 2026-Three charts mapping our projections for passenger aviation demand as of the end of 2025.
Here is the outlook as of the end of 2025:
Annual air travel demand returned to pre-pandemic levels last year, with revenue passenger kilometers (RPK)-the number of paying passengers multiplied by the total distance traveled-reaching nearly 107% of 2019 volume. The 2040 outlook remains relatively unchanged at a global level compared with previous forecasts.

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Americas


April 27, 2026 Tidal Trust III files with the SEC-USCF Daily Target 2X Copper Index ETF
April 27, 2026 2023 ETF Series Trust files with the SEC-Pacific NoS Global EM Equity Active ETF
April 27, 2026 Guggenheim Funds Trust files with the SEC-3 ETFs
April 27, 2026 ETF Opportunities Trust files with the SEC-4 Applied Finance ETFs
April 27, 2026 Pacer Funds Trust files with the SEC-9 Pacer Swan SOS Moderate ETFs

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Europe ETF News


April 27, 2026 Calamos Brings Award-Winning Autocallable Income ETF Strategy to Global Investors with Launch of World's First Autocallable UCITS ETF
April 27, 2026 STOXX reclassifies Greece to Developed Market status, completing recognition by all major index providers
April 24, 2026 Bourse Direct opens access to cryptocurrencies via regulated ETNs
April 24, 2026 Amundi launches an ETP providing exposure to bitcoin
April 23, 2026 AllianceBernstein Launches Active ETF Business in Europe

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Asia ETF News


April 24, 2026 PAAMC HK Announced the Inclusion of its Two HK-US Equity ETFs in Southbound Stock Connect
April 24, 2026 PAAMC HK Announced the Inclusion of its Two HK-US Equity ETFs in Southbound Stock Connect
April 23, 2026 Thailand SEC proposes simpler licensing for crypto derivatives market
April 22, 2026 A Turning Point for Viet Nam's Capital Markets
April 21, 2026 Time to Shine: CSOP Gold ETF (3030.HK) Lists on HKEX Today

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Middle East ETP News


April 26, 2026 Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf equities nudge higher despite stalled diplomacy in Iran
April 07, 2026 The Gulf's growth model faces its first true stress test
April 02, 2026 Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf equities retreat on fears of prolonged Middle East conflict
April 01, 2026 Mideast Stocks: Dubai leads Gulf stocks higher on hopes of de-escalation of Iran war
March 31, 2026 UAE space programme at private sector 'tipping point'

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Africa ETF News


April 23, 2026 Africa Faces Mounting Risks Just as Growth Gains Take Hold
April 16, 2026 IMF-Regional Economic Outlook Update Sub-Saharan Africa-Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure
April 08, 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa's Growth Holds, But Downside Risks Mount

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ESG and Of Interest News


April 15, 2026 Fiscal Policy under Pressure: High Debt, Rising Risks
April 14, 2026 War in the Middle East Challenges Global Financial Stability
April 14, 2026 Global Financial Markets Confront the War in the Middle East and Amplification Risks
April 08, 2026 Energy Shock and Uncertainty Slow Growth in East Asia and Pacific
April 08, 2026 Economic Growth to Slow in Europe and Central Asia as Risks Rise

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White Papers


April 10, 2026 IMF Working Paper-Trade Policy Shocks and Corporate Valuations-Disentangling Trade and Uncertainty Channels
April 10, 2026 IMF Working Paper-Making Stablecoins Stable
April 06, 2026 IMF-Understanding Global Imbalances

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