Global ETF Market Facts: 3 Things To Know From Q1 2024

U.S.-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs) still represent a small fraction of overall U.S. Financial markets. As of Q1 2024, individual investor ETFs assets reached nearly $1.4 trillion and represent 13% of equity and 2.8% of fixed income assets. Assets in U.s.-listed ETFs have grown over the last five years.

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IMF boosts 2024 global growth outlook as U.S. economy powers on

IMF boosts 2024 global growth outlook as U.S. Economy powers. The International Monetary Fund projects 3.2% growth in 2024. U.s. Real GDP is expected to rise 2.7% in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2023. Growth in China expected to be 4.6%.

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Global Economic Outlook: March 2024

S&P Global Market Intelligence's global growth forecast for 2024 has again been revised upward. Annual real GDP growth is now projected at 2.6%, up from 2.3% in March. Global consumer price in 2024 has been revised slightly upward to 4.8%.

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Global Economic Outlook: Growth Prospects Brighten, InflAtion Outlook More Cloudy

Annual global real GDP forecast for 2024 has been revised up from 2.3% to 2.5%. Global PMI data continues to point to a gradual improvement in economic conditions. Western Europe's growth underperformance is likely to persist in the near term. The JPMorgan Global Composite PMI index is at its highest level in seven months.

EM Central Banks: More Easing In The Cards?

Emerging markets have taken solace in the view that the U.S. Hiking cycle is over. Slowing global inflation has been due to sharply lower core goods inflation. The sunset of Fed tightening provides room for further rate cuts in emerging markets. Overall, we see the biggest opportunities for duration exposure in Brazil, Colombia and Indonesia.

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Asia-Pacific Is Not Just China

AIA: Hard To Make The Case For China

IShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) has been affected by a recent China flash crash and major declines in Chinese indices. Nikada: China is an uninvestable market. The property market and demographic concerns contribute to the underlying risks of Chinese stocks. AIA has exposure to China and also to Taiwan.

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Worldwide Manufacturing Confidence Improves As Factories Shrug Off Red Sea Concerns