Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::AI to boost trade by nearly 40% by 2040 if gaps are bridged, World Trade Report 2025 findsSeptember 17, 2025-The 2025 edition of the World Trade Report reveals that, with the right enabling policies, artificial intelligence (AI) could boost the value of cross-border flows of goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040 thanks to productivity gains and lower trade costs. However, the flagship publication by the WTO Secretariat notes that for AI and trade to contribute to inclusive growth-with benefits shared widely- policies need to be in place to bridge the digital divide, invest in workforce skills, and maintain an open and predictable trading environment. According to the report, AI could lead to significant increases in trade and GDP by 2040, with global trade projected to rise by 34-37% across different scenarios based on different degrees of policy and technological catch-up between low-, middle- and high-income economies. Global GDP could meanwhile see a 12-13% increase across different scenarios. Trade, in turn, can be a powerful enabler of inclusive AI -supported growth by helping economies access AI-enabling goods, such as raw materials, semiconductors and intermediate inputs. The WTO report estimates that global trade in these goods totalled USD 2.3 trillion in 2023. Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) |
ETFGI reports Actively Managed ETFs Hit Record US$1.92Tr as 2025 Marks Highest Ever Inflows and 69th Consecutive Month of Growth
January 22, 2026--ETFGI reports Actively Managed ETFs Hit Record US$1.92Tr as 2025 Marks Highest‑Ever Inflows and 69th Consecutive Month of Growth.
Global Economy Shakes Off Tariff Shock Amid Tech-Driven Boom
January 19, 2026-But risks are rising, including from the concentration of tech investment and the negative effects of trade disruptions, which may build over time
Global economic growth continues to show notable resilience despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty.
WEF-Chief Economists' Outlook: January 2026
January 16, 2026--The January 2026 Chief Economists Outlook opens on a cautiously brighter note than last year. Drawing on consultations and survey responses from the World Economic Forum's Community of Chief Economists, the report examines near-term economic prospects alongside deeper structural shifts shaping growth, policy and investment.
Global Risks Report 2026: Geopolitical and Economic Risks Rise in New Age of Competition
January 14, 2026-Geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top global risk for 2026, climbing eight positions in the two-year outlook, as economic risks rise fastest in the short term-with downturn and inflation both surging eight positions year-on-year.
AI anxiety soars while environmental risks declined in ranking in the short term.
Global outlook remains uncertain: half of experts expect a turbulent or stormy global outlook; only 1% anticipate calm.
The global economy in five charts
January 13, 2026-The global economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025 despite increased trade tensions and policy uncertainty. Activity was supported by a stockpiling of goods, strong risk appetite, and a surge in artificial intelligence (AI)-related investment. Global growth in 2025 capped a solid five-year recovery from the 2020 recession, but vulnerable emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) continue to lag behind, according to the Global Economic Prospects report.
Global economy shows resilience, but trade tensions and fiscal strains cloud outlook, UN warns
January 8, 2026--Declining inflation and monetary easing offer relief, yet subdued investment and
lingering uncertainties weigh on global momentum.
Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, released by the United Nations today.
The Global Cooperation Barometer 2025-Second Edition
January 7, 2026--Global cooperation is at a crossroads. While overall collaboration has flatlined, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and instability, positive momentum in areas of climate and nature, innovation and technology, and health and wellness offer hope.
Crypto ETFs listed globally suffered net outflows of US$2.95 billion in November according to new research by ETFGI
December 31, 2025-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported Crypto ETFs listed globally suffered net outflows of US$2.95 billion in November according to new research by ETFGI.
ETFGI reports that assets invested in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ETFs listed globally reached a new record of US$799.35 billion at the end of November
December 30, 2025-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that assets invested in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ETFs industry globally reached a new record of US$799.35 billion at the end of November.
ETFGI reports assets invested in Thematic ETFs listed globally have increased by 49.6% in the first 11 months of 2025
December 29, 2025-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that assets invested in Thematic ETFs listed globally have increased by 49.6% in the first 11 months of 2025.
