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you are currently viewing:Japan: 2026 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for JapanApril 03, 2026--The Japanese economy has displayed impressive resilience in the face of global shocks and output is growing above potential. Domestic demand has been robust and unemployment remains low. After three decades of near-zero inflation, prices grew faster than the BOJ's target for over three and a half years before moderating in January. While nominal wages are rising at a historic pace, there are persistent concerns about the cost of living as high inflation erodes household purchasing power. Growth is projected to remain strong in 2026, but to moderate to 0.8 percent due to weaker external demand and the impact from the conflict in the Middle East. Private investment and consumption are expected to remain strong, the latter supported by a gradual rise in real wages as inflation eases and labor shortages persist. From 1.3 percent y/y in February, inflation is expected to rise in 2026 before converging to the BOJ's target in 2027. Risks to the outlook and inflation are broadly balanced. Source: imf.org |
KB Asset Management Launches RISE US AI Electricity Infrastructure Active ETF Tracking the Solactive US AI Electricity Infrastructure Index
April 7, 2026-Solactive is pleased to continue its collaboration with KB Asset Management with the launch of the RISE US AI Electricity Infrastructure Active ETF, an ETF tracking the Solactive US AI Electricity Infrastructure Index.
Global X China Life Franklin HK-US Equity Select ETF（3428）Listed on HKEX
March 31, 2026-Cross–Market ETF Focusing on Hong Kong High-Dividend Stocks and U.S. Leading Growth Companies
The Global X China Life Franklin Hong Kong-U.S. Equity Select ETF (the "Fund)' (stock codes: 3428 HKD / 83428 RMB / 9428 USD) was officially listed on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX).
Hang Seng Indexes Company and Korea Exchange Launch the First Co-branded HK-Korea Cross-Market Index Series to Deepen Capital Market Connectivity
March 31, 2026-Hang Seng Indexes Company ('HSIL') and Korea Exchange ('KRX') today jointly announced the launch of the Hang Seng KRX HK-Korea Index Series, marking the first co-branded cross-market index collaboration between the two organisations and a significant step in deepening capital market connectivity between Hong Kong and Korea.
Global X Australia Launches the Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF Tracking the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics AUD Index
March 30, 2026- Solactive is pleased to announce the latest collaboration with Global X Australia on the launch of the Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF (ASX: HMND), which tracks the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics AUD Index. The product is designed to provide exposure to companies driving innovation in the ecosystem of humanoid robotics.
E Fund HK Launches E Fund (HK) Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index ETF Tracking the Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index
March 26, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its continued collaboration with E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Limited ("E Fund HK") through the launch of the E Fund (HK) Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index ETF, which tracks the Solactive Asia Semiconductor Select Index.
What the war in Iran means for China
March 17, 2026-China is relatively inured to the Iran conflict, but less external demand could hit its exports and its international partnerships may be undermined
The disruption to global energy flows triggered by the United States and Israel's attacks against Iran are a severe test of energy security, export resilience and geopolitical strategy for China, the world’s largest oil importer.
ChinaAMC (HK) Successfully Launched ChinaAMC HK-US AI ETF China-US AI Rising Stars, All in Your Hands Stock Code: (3140 HK /9140 HK /83140 HK)
March 12, 2026-China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited ("ChinaAMC (HK) ") is pleased to announce the official launch
of the ChinaAMC HK-US AI ETF (the "Fund"), which will start trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on
March 18.
The Fund closely tracks the "Solactive G2 AI 50 Select Index", comprising up to 50 leading AI companies listed
in Hong Kong and the United States.
KB Asset Management Launches RISE China AI Semiconductor Top 4 Plus ETF Tracking the Solactive China AI Semiconductor Top 4 Plus Index
March 10, 2026--Solactive is pleased to announce the collaboration with KB Asset Management by the launch of the RISE China AI Semiconductor Top 4 Plus ETF, which tracks the Solactive China AI Semiconductor Top 4 Plus Index.
China's banking goliath: from growth engine to economic drag
March 6, 2026-China's banking system has long been utilised as a quasi-government tool to channel China’s huge household savings towards the government's objectives. This has been instrumental to the country's economic miracle, yet the support it provides is diminishing as banks face rapidly falling profitability and stretched balance sheets.
Harvest Global Investments Limited Launches Harvest G2 Tech 50 ETF Tracking the Solactive Harvest Tiger G2 Tech 50 Select Index
March 6, 2026--Solactive announces its collaboration with Harvest Global Investments Limited ("Harvest Global") on the launch of the Harvest G2 Tech 50 ETF, which tracks the Solactive Harvest Tiger G2 Tech 50 Select Index. The ETF provides exposure to technology companies listed in Hong Kong and the United States within a single rules-based framework.
