Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::ETFGI reports that there were 49 new product launches and 4 product closures last week in the Global ETFs industryFebruary 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. Latin America added three products, while the Middle East and Africa saw a net increase of one. Canada recorded a net decline of three products, and Japan was unchanged. Newly launched products were predominantly actively managed and equity-focused ETFs, highlighting continued issuer demand for active and equity-based strategies. ETFGI, a prominent independent research and consultancy firm specializing in providing subscription research on trends in the global ETFs industry, reports there were 49 new product launches and 4 product closures last week in the global ETFs industry, resulting in a net increase of 45 new products. Source: ETFGI |
Global Economy in the Shadow of War
April 14, 2026-The global economy faces renewed tests as the war in the Middle East threatens to disrupt growth and disinflation.
After withstanding higher trade barriers and elevated uncertainty last year, global activity now faces a major test from the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Assuming that the conflict remains limited in duration and scope, global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 and 3.2 percent in 2027.
