The ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) market is growing at a rapid pace. Growing far beyond their initial function of tracking large liquid indices in developed markets, ETFs now hold over $2.6 trillion of assets globally. ETFs are no longer a niche product, and their impact will continue to be felt much more widely than imagined. … Continue reading
WASHINGTON, October 20, 2015 –In its latest commodity update, the World Bank is lowering its 2015 forecast for crude oil prices from $57 per barrel in its July report to $52 per barrel. The revised forecast reflects a further slowing in global economic performance, high current oil inventories, and expectations that Iranian oil exports will rise after the lifting of international … Continue reading
Global growth moderate and uneven, forecast at 3.1 percent this year, 3.6 percent in 2016 Disparate fortunes between the advanced and emerging market and developing economies Lower commodity prices weigh on commodity exporters The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) foresees lower global growth compared to last year, with modest pickup in advanced economies and … Continue reading
As Goldman Sachs looks towards a future $40 per barrel price of oil, private equity funds are building dry powder for further investments. With oil in a state of backwardation – the future price is higher than the current spot price, sometimes considered a positive sign for those wanting higher prices – Goldman Sachs Group … Continue reading
By Maxim Achkasov Russian RTS Index broke a key support level of 1000 on Nov 7, 2014 and moved lower trading on Dec 5 at 918 level as I type. In the next few weeks we see the following factors, which will influence the performance of Russian equities. NEGATIVE FACTORS Continued Geopolitical crisis in Ukraine … Continue reading