Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::New WFE Data: public markets post strong growth for 2025 despite geopolitical instabilityFebruary 27, 2026--New data published by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, shows markets rebounded in the second half of 2025. IPO activity remained robust over the year, pointing to sustained demand for public listings against a challenging global backdrop.
Over USD 23 trillion was added to stock markets worldwide. Each region reached its highest market capitalisation in the 5-year period. Trading value rose 36.8% compared to 2024, with double-digit increases in every region. Each region recorded its highest annual trading value in the period. Non-IPO listings in the Americas region reached their maximum level in 5 years during the period, while the capital raised through already listed companies in EMEA region registered its lowest level. Source: world-exchanges.org |
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.
Charted: Silver Supply-Demand Imbalance (2015-2025)
January 14, 2026--The global silver market has been in a persistent structural deficit since 2021, driven by industrial demand.
Silver prices have surged alongside widening deficits, hitting fresh highs as supply tightens.
Silver has staged another powerful rally at the beginning of 2026, pushing to fresh highs as market fundamentals tighten.
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.
