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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 |
Ninepoint Partners Launching Expanded Suite of Single-Stock ETFs
April 13, 2026-New TSX listings include leveraged ETFs on NVIDIA, Tesla and Celestica, plus leveraged and non-leveraged ETFs for Constellation Software
Ninepoint Partners LP, one of Canada's leading independent investment managers, is pleased to announce the launch of nine new ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
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
The Wedbush LAFFER|TENGLER New Era Value ETF (Ticker: TGLR) reorganized today into the Wedbush Series Trust, with Wedbush Fund Advisers assuming the role of adviser to the Fund and bringing TGLR onto its growing ETF platform
Ninepoint Partners Launching Expanded Suite of Single-Stock ETFs
April 13, 2026-New TSX listings include leveraged ETFs on NVIDIA, Tesla and Celestica, plus leveraged and non-leveraged ETFs for Constellation Software
Ninepoint Partners LP, one of Canada's leading independent investment managers, is pleased to announce the launch of nine new ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
Innovator Announces Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganizations of Innovator IBD(R) Breakout Opportunities ETF and Innovator IBD(R) 50 ETF
April 10, 2026-Innovator Capital Management, LLC ("Innovator") announced today the results of the joint special meeting of shareholders of Innovator IBD(R) Breakout Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: BOUT) and Innovator IBD(R) 50 ETF (NYSE Arca: FFTY) (each a "Target Fund" and collectively, the "Target Funds") held of April 10, 2026.
Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF (GLDY) and Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF (USOY) Trading Halt
April 10, 2026-Tidal Investments LLC ("Tidal") announces that the Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF (NASDAQ: GLDY) and Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF (NASDAQ: USOY), were halted to allow Tidal to evaluate the accuracy of the Net Asset Values per share (NAVs) published for April 9, 2026 for each fund.
VanEck Brings Multi-Asset ETF Model Portfolios to Orion Platform
April 10, 2026-Collaboration expands advisor access to VanEck's diversified, research-driven model portfolios spanning equities, fixed income, real assets and digital assets
VanEck today announced that several of its ETF model portfolios are now available through Orion, a premier provider of wealthtech solutions for financial advisors and the enterprise firms that serve them.
Purpose Investments Announces Termination of Purpose U.S. Preferred Share Fund
April 9, 2026-Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose") today announced its decision to terminate Purpose U.S. Preferred Share Fund (the "Fund") at the close of business on or about June 9, 2026 (the "Termination Date"). The termination will be made in accordance with applicable securities and regulatory requirements, as well as the declaration of trust of the Fund.
Wedbush Launches AI Power & Infrastructure ETF as Energy Becomes the Key Force Behind the AI Boom
April 8, 2026-New research-based ETF targets companies powering the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, as surging data center and energy demand drives long-term infrastructure needs.
Wedbush Fund Advisers,LLC has launched the Dan IVES Wedbush AI Power & Infrastructure ETF, which tracks the Solactive Wedbush AI Power & Infrastructure Index.
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 17-18, 2026
April 8, 2026-Developments in Financial Markets and Open Market Operations
The manager turned first to an overview of broad market developments during the intermeeting period. Earlier in the period, concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) disruptions to certain business models led to declines in policy rate expectations and interest rates and weighed on equity prices.
T. Rowe Price Expands Fixed Income Investment Platform With New CLO Offering
April 8, 2026--First deal closed at $403.59 million
T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and leader in retirement, announced its entrance to the market as an issuer of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs)* with the debut of ROWE CLO 2026-1 Ltd., a US$403.59 million CLO secured primarily by broadly syndicated first-lien loans.
