U.S. takes the crown in ESG ETFs, ending European dominance
The U.S., has quietly taken over Europe’s decade-long dominance in ESG fund investments and should keep growing at a fast pace.
European issuers focus on niches to squeeze out revenue
ETP issuers in Europe may look to more niche areas of the market to boost the estimated 3 billion euros of annual industry revenue as accelerated ESG adoption, low-cost core offerings and fee reductions add downward pressure.
Australian Dollar Forecast: AUD/USD to Rise on Prevailing Sentiment?
AUD/USD looks to start the week on a positive tone after last week’s US NFP miss increased the expected timeline on ultra-loose global monetary conditions.
Markets Week Ahead: Gold, EUR/USD, S&P 500, FTSE 100, Inflation, Sentiment
Global markets were relatively calm this past week, but big ticket items like inflation, retail sales, and consumer sentiment data have potential to ignite volatility. Where is gold, EUR/USD, S&P 5…
Weekly Australian Dollar Technical Forecast: Fresh Highs in Sight for AUD/JPY, AUD/USD
It may not be the most seasonally friendly time of year for the Australian Dollar, but a prevailing ‘risk-on’ mood in global financial markets is giving a bid to the commodity-linked currency.
Will Dow Jones Outperform Nasdaq 100 as Inflation Debates Heat Up?
Optimism about post-Covid recovery drove capital from tech and into cyclical sectors, boosting the Dow Jones and pulling down the Nasdaq 100. Inflation expectations hit a multi-year high. Will this…
US Dollar Outlook: DXY Plunges into May – USD in Free-Fall Post-NFP
The US Dollar plummeted on the heels of NFP with an outside-weekly reversal risking further May losses. Here are the levels that matter on the DXY charts.
Euro Forecast: EUR/USD Price Outlook Still Positive, Reaching for 1.22
Last week ended well for EUR/USD, with Friday’s shockingly poor US jobs data giving it a lift, and this week could well see its advance extend if it can break conclusively above resistance at 1.2150.
British Pound Technical Forecast: GBP/USD Breaks Higher, EUR/GBP Stagnates
GBP/USD broke higher from a Symmetrical Triangle pattern late last week. Meanwhile, EUR/GBP remains largely rangebound.
Gold Price Forecast: Falling Real Rates, Inflation Concerns to Buoy XAU/USD
Falling real rates of return and rising inflation concerns may continue to drive bullion prices higher in the near term, as attention turns to April’s inflation and retail sales data.