WEF-Chief Economists' Outlook: January 2026 WEF-Chief Economists' Outlook: January 2026

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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.

While views for the year ahead remain tilted towards the negative, they have improved compared to late 2025. Amid stretched asset valuations, rising public debt and geopolitical tensions, uncertainty remains elevated.

The outlook highlights divergent regional trajectories. Growth perspectives for the US are improving, driven by strong artificial intelligence-related investment. Europe confronts weak growth and geoeconomic challenges, while China navigates deflationary headwinds alongside a rebalancing of trade and consumption. South Asia stands out as the region with the strongest growth outlook among surveyed chief economists. This edition takes a closer look at debt pressures in advanced economies and emerging markets, as well as the uneven adoption of artificial intelligence and its implications for productivity and employment levels. Together, these dynamics point to a global economy that is undergoing profound transformation, requiring adaptive strategies from policy-makers and business leaders alike.

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Source: (WEF) World Economic Forum


Golden Eagle Strategies Releases first Hypergrowth Trend Report, Advancing Hypergrowth Stocks as a Distinct Asset Class

March 26, 2026-Firm reinforces role as a pioneer and authority in Hypergrowth Investing
Golden Eagle Strategies, LLC today announced the release of its first Hypergrowth Trend Report, further establishing the firm as an authority and pioneer in Hypergrowth Investing.

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OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report March 2026-Testing Resilience

March 26, 2026-Introduction
The conflict in the Middle East is testing the resilience of the global economy.
The outlook is surrounded by high uncertainty and reflects the interaction of two opposing forces:
On the upside, growth is supported by strong momentum in technology-related investment and production, lower tariff rates than previously assumed, and carry-over from robust outcomes in 2025.

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ETFGI Reports Actively Managed ETFs Globally Hit New US$2.15 Trillion Record Amid 71 Straight Months of Net Inflows at the end of February

March 26, 2026- ETFGI reports actively managed ETFs globally hit new US$2.15 Trillion record amid 71 straight months of net inflows at the end of February. During February the actively managed ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$91.15 billion, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$167.58 billion, according to ETFGI's February 2026 Active ETF industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.

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The Debt-Inequality Cycle

March 24, 2026-During the Great Depression, as he saw ordinary people's purchasing power collapse, Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles warned that excessive saving by the rich was draining demand and deepening the downturn. "To protect them from the results of their own folly," Eccles told the Senate in 1933 testimony, "we should take from them a sufficient amount of their surplus to enable consumers to consume and business to operate at a profit."

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Middle East conflict weighs further on slowing trade outlook

March 19, 2026-World trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. WTO economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further reduce trade growth if energy prices remain elevated, noting that it would also put pressure on food supplies and services trade due to travel and transport disruptions. Prospects could still improve if the conflict ends quickly and the boom in AI spending continues.

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Bassanese Bites-RBA to hike

March 15, 2026-Global stocks continued to weaken last week, as the ongoing war in Iran kept oil prices high.
Oil prices have surged as the Iran conflict disrupts global supply, adding to inflation risks. At the same time, recent RBA commentary has sharply shifted market expectations- with investors now bracing for a possible rate hike this week.

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Americas


May 08, 2026 EA Series Trust files with the SEC-Goaltender ETF
May 08, 2026 Kurv ETF Trust files with the SEC-Kurv Enhanced Short Maturity ETF
May 08, 2026 Series Portfolios Trust files with the SEC-Infrastructure Capital Nasdaq Option Income ETF
May 08, 2026 BNY Mellon ETF Trust II files with the SEC-BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Debt ETF
May 08, 2026 Investment Managers Series Trust II files with the SEC-Tradr 2X Long Celonis Daily ETF and Tradr 2X Short Celonis Daily ETF

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Europe ETF News


April 30, 2026 21shares Partners with Kaiko Indices to Enhance Pricing Precision Across European Single-Asset Crypto Suite
April 27, 2026 Calamos Brings Award-Winning Autocallable Income ETF Strategy to Global Investors with Launch of World's First Autocallable UCITS ETF
April 27, 2026 STOXX reclassifies Greece to Developed Market status, completing recognition by all major index providers
April 24, 2026 Bourse Direct opens access to cryptocurrencies via regulated ETNs
April 24, 2026 Amundi launches an ETP providing exposure to bitcoin

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Asia ETF News


May 01, 2026 Japan exchange giant JPX prepares for crypto ETF debut
April 30, 2026 Indian ETF inflows hit record Rs 1.8 lakh crore in FY26: Zerodha
April 29, 2026 SECP develops roadmap to revive Pakistan's underdeveloped ETF market
April 24, 2026 PAAMC HK Announced the Inclusion of its Two HK-US Equity ETFs in Southbound Stock Connect
April 24, 2026 PAAMC HK Announced the Inclusion of its Two HK-US Equity ETFs in Southbound Stock Connect

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Middle East ETP News


April 30, 2026 ADX hosts initial offering period for US-based ETF
April 28, 2026 UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel during war on Iran
April 26, 2026 Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf equities nudge higher despite stalled diplomacy in Iran

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Africa ETF News


May 02, 2026 First Mutual Wealth Gold ETF debuts on VFEX
April 23, 2026 Africa Faces Mounting Risks Just as Growth Gains Take Hold
April 16, 2026 IMF-Regional Economic Outlook Update Sub-Saharan Africa-Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure
April 08, 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa's Growth Holds, But Downside Risks Mount

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ESG and Of Interest News


May 01, 2026 The Fastest Growing Space Economy Sectors by 2035
April 15, 2026 Fiscal Policy under Pressure: High Debt, Rising Risks
April 14, 2026 War in the Middle East Challenges Global Financial Stability
April 14, 2026 Global Financial Markets Confront the War in the Middle East and Amplification Risks
April 08, 2026 Energy Shock and Uncertainty Slow Growth in East Asia and Pacific

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White Papers


April 10, 2026 IMF Working Paper-Trade Policy Shocks and Corporate Valuations-Disentangling Trade and Uncertainty Channels
April 10, 2026 IMF Working Paper-Making Stablecoins Stable
April 06, 2026 IMF-Understanding Global Imbalances

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