German investor morale rises more than expected in July, ZEW finds
Germany’s DAX managed gains of 0.15% to 25,817.89, France’s CAC 40 declined 0.33% to 8,479.87, and London’s FTSE 100 lost 0.26% to 10,651.77.
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UK grocery inflation eases to 2.6% in July, lowest since December
Inflation in the UK was 2.8% in the year to May, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Britain posts £16 billion budget deficit in June
Between April and June 2020, the height of the first national lockdown, GDP fell by a record 19.4% before rebounding 17.6% as the country reopened over the summer.
South Korean economy likely slowed in Q2 after robust Q1 growth: Reuters poll
China Sustains Solid Q1 Growth, but Rebalancing Challenges and Deflationary Pressures Persist
World Markets Watchlist: July 20, 2026
Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The list includes the S&P 500 from the United States, TSX from Canada, the FTSE 100 from England, the DAXK from Germany, the CA…
From South Korea to Semiconductors: Last Week’s Top ETF Inflows
The ETF market saw inflows shift notably this past week, as investors funneled capital toward international valuation gaps and domestic large-cap equities. This, coupled with aggressive buying in the semiconductor secto…
Fidelity, Invesco Leaders on Opportunities in the Second Half
VettaFi’s Midyear Market Outlook symposium Thursday saw industry leaders take on the big questions. Where is the market going? How should investors and advisors navigate uncertainty and potential volatility? Leaders fro…
Stocks: Prices Up, Valuations Down
As we move into the second half of 2026, U.S. large-cap stocks may be on pace to deliver their fourth straight year of double-digit gains, with the S&P 500 Index up 11.4% through July 10, 2026.
Jensen Investment Management Prepares New Quality ETF
Jensen Investment Management, a shop focused on quality ETF offerings, has filed for a new index-based quality ETF. The firm, which already offers active funds like the Jensen Quality Growth ETF (JGRW), can now expand i…
Beyond the Spot Price: The Changing Landscape of Commodity ETFs
Historically investors have bought physical commodity ETFs to gain direct exposure to the spot price of real assets. These funds provide a straightforward way to hedge against inflation and market volatility without the…
Inside LOEV: Harding Loevner’s First Active ETF
On Monday, July 20, 2026, Harding Loevner announced the debut of the Harding Loevner International Developed Markets Select Equity ETF (LOEV). LOEV marks a significant milestone for the firm, as it’s the first actively …
Rate Cuts Aren’t Guaranteed; Consider Preferred Stock ETF VRP
These days, forecasting what the Federal Reserve has in store for interest rates feels like a futile endeavor. Consensus wisdom indicates the central bank is highly unlikely to cut or raise rates this month, but after t…
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: QQQM
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQM) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the…
Advanced Reactor Milestones Bolster NUKZ
The global push for reliable baseload power is driving rapid development in the advanced reactor market and shining a bright light on nuclear energy supply chains, with key companies hitting major operational and critic…
Bonds Are Back
Backdrop: When governments need to borrow money to fund expenses, they generally do so by issuing bonds. In the UK, government bonds are known as ‘gilts’. Each gilt will pay a regular amount of interest over the course …
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Cools, But Energy Headwinds Loom
A handful of key economic data points dropped last week, painting a picture of an economy that is successfully downshifting from its recent inflation peaks even as consumers keep their footing. Between a deceleration in…
3 Reasons to Use Active ETFs in Your Core Allocation
Building a portfolio from scratch, or looking to refresh one that needs an overhaul? Core funds provide the bedrock upon which overall portfolios are constructed. Historically, that has meant large, long-term mutual fun…
India’s infrastructure output rises 5% y/y in June under new series
In the first half of 2026, iron ore production in India showed rapid growth, rising by 17% compared with the same period last year to 184 million tonnes. This is according to data from BigMint.
Investigate Intel Earnings With This Exciting ETF
The week of July 20 brings an avalanche of marquee earnings reports and with the artificial intelligence (AI) trade experiencing significant retrenchment, semiconductor stocks are under duress. That could put added focu…
The Consortium Fueling the Nuclear Renaissance
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the approved voluntary agreement that formally establishes the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Consortium under the Defense Production Act (DPA). While the name centers on fuel productio…
$100 Billion ETFs: Meet the New Class of Mega-Funds
I have been tracking the ETF industry for a long time. I remember when the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) made history as the very first ETF to hit the $100 billion mark. Since then nearly two dozen have joined SPY. In mi…
Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs
The average U.S. tariff on imports from China stood at 57.6 percent in September 2025, more than double the level at the beginning of the year, according to the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Heightened…
German producer prices rise 1.8% y/y in June
UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.7% in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2025, unrevised from the first estimate.
German producer prices climb 1.8% in June, below forecasts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirms growth of 0.5% for Italy both this year and in 2027. The figures are set out in the World Economic Outlook published on Wednesday.