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you are currently viewing:IMF-Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere, April 2026April 17, 2026-The Western Hemisphere entered 2026 in sound footing: growth was close to potential, output gaps had mostly closed, and inflation was at, or converging toward, target in most countries. However, the outbreak of the war in the Middle East will have effects in the region, albeit unequal among countries. Large oil producers are benefiting from high energy prices, while energy commodity and food importers-particularly those with high public debt, low international reserves, or reliance on external financing-face unambiguously negative economic impacts. Efforts to strengthen monetary policy frameworks in the past should help contain inflationary pressures. For most countries, there is limited fiscal policy space to respond to the shock, and difficult trade-offs will be faced, including reducing outlays in other areas or increasing revenues from those that can afford it. Political pressures to contain fuel and food price increases should be resisted. Instead, support to the vulnerable should be strategically deployed. Source: imf.org |
Quantify Funds to Close STKd 100% NVDA & 100% AMD ETF (LAYS)
April 17, 2026-Quantify Funds, in coordination with Tidal Investments LLC, today announced the closure and liquidation of STKd 100% NVDA & 100% AMD ETF (Ticker: LAYS)(the "Fund"). Following a comprehensive review, the decision was made that closing the Fund is in the best interests of shareholders.
Vanguard Launches Two Index Equity International Style-Based ETFs
April 16, 2026-Vanguard today launched two new index equity ETFs: Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Value Index ETF (VDV) and Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Growth Index ETF (VDG). Both ETFs have an expense ratio of 0.08%, positioning the products as the lowest cost in the category.1
Quantify 2x Daily Alt Season Crypto ETF (QXAS) to Close
April 16, 2026-Quantify Funds, in coordination with Tidal Investments LLC, today announced the closure and liquidation of Quantify 2x Daily Alt Season Crypto ETF (Ticker: QXAS) (the "Fund"). Following a comprehensive review, the decision was made that closing the Fund is in the best interests of shareholders.
Calamos Leads Again, Launching World's First Autocallable Growth ETF (CAGE) Accelerating Autocallable ETF Revolution
April 15, 2026-CAGE targets long-term tax-efficient capital growth for investors focused on wealth accumulation, democratizing access to $40 billion annual autocallable growth note market1
Calamos has proven effectiveness and market appetite for single ticker access to a portfolio of laddered autocallables through its award-winning income ETFs CAIE and CAIQ
Bitwise Launches Spot Avalanche ETP (BAVA); Includes In-House Staking To Maximize Staking Rewards and Oversight
April 15, 2026-Fund provides exposure to one of the fastest-growing blockchain networks for real-world use cases and enterprise infrastructure.
Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with $11 billion in client assets (as of April 1, 2025), today announced the launch of the Bitwise Avalanche ETF (NYSE: BAVA), designed to provide investors with exposure to Avalanche, a leading blockchain platform powering real-world use cases and government initiatives.
Sprott Launches Rare Earths Ex-China ETF
April 15, 2026-Only1 ETF Providing Focused Exposure to Rare Earths Companies Outside China
Sprott Inc. ("Sprott") (NYSE/TSX: SII) today announced the launch of the Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF (Nasdaq: REXC) (the "ETF" or "REXC"), the only1 ETF providing focused exposure to rare earths companies outside of China.
Cohen & Steers Announces U.S. Wealth Leadership Appointments
April 14, 2026-Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today announced a series of leadership appointments and organizational enhancements designed to strengthen its U.S. wealth distribution capabilities and support continued growth across key client segments.
GraniteShares Expands YieldBOOST(TM) Lineup with Three New ETFs
April 14, 2026-GraniteShares, an ETF issuer specializing in high-conviction ETFs, announced the launch of three new additions to its existing YieldBOOSTTM lineup:
GraniteShares YieldBOOSTTM MU ETF (MUYY), GraniteShares YieldBOOSTTM TSM ETF (TMYY), and
GraniteShares YieldBOOSTTM CRWV ETF (CWY).
VistaShares Surpasses $1 Billion in Assets
April 14, 2026-Firm brings operators, founders and investors together to build portfolios designed to identify and capture value during periods of rapid technological and economic transition
Wedbush LAFFER | TENGLER New Era Value ETF (Ticker: TGLR) Reorganizes into the Wedbush Series Trust, Marking Strategic Expansion of Active-Thematic ETF Capabilities
April 13, 2026-Well-known market commentator Nancy Tengler, CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments is portfolio manager on the TGLR ETF
