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you are currently viewing:South Asia's Strong Growth Defies Global HeadwindsOctober 6, 2026-AI adoption can help create jobs, sustain growth Released today, the latest South Asia Economic Update, Adopting AI for Growth, says the strong growth is supported by robust domestic demand following strong remittance inflows and recent structural reforms. The report projects growth to slow to 6.7% in 2027 as headwinds mount. Persistently elevated energy prices could push inflation higher and tighten financial conditions, while a severe El Niño episode could affect agricultural output and food security, and a sharp reversal in global artificial intelligence (AI) investment could trigger financial strains. Source: worldbank.org |
Solactive Launches the Solactive US Mega Technology Focus 12 Index, Providing the Underlying Benchmark for Rakuten Investment Management's New Concentrated Equity Fund
September 25, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its first collaboration with Rakuten Investment Management, Inc. with the launch of Rakuten US Technology Concentrated Equity Index Fund, tracking the Solactive US Mega Technology Focus 12 Index (Solactive・米国超大型テクノロジー株式12指数). The fund provides focused exposure to 12 of the largest U.S. technology leaders by total market capitalization
Global X Launched KOSPI 200 ETF (3408/9408 HK) in Hong Kong with the lowest fee[1]
September 15, 2026- The Fund adopts a single management fee structure with annual ongoing charges fixed at 0.49%1, the lowest among Hong Kong peers.
Tracking 200 recognised Korean companies, including global tech leaders at the heart of the AI supply chain.
Australia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
September 14, 2026--Australia started 2026 from a position of resilience, but solid domestic demand and the energy-price shock have pushed inflation above target. Growth is expected to moderate as tighter policies and financial conditions take effect.
Returning inflation to target should be the near-term priority. Monetary policy should remain focused on containing inflation risks.
