EFIX News and Press, First Trust TCW Emerging Markets Debt ETF From 01/16/24

2024-01-16 02:30:00 ET Summary The emerging market fundamental situation, while not overly exciting, has remained satisfactory for emerging market debt investors. Commodity prices and EM macro stability have endured and broadly resisted the test of both a slowing China and an unpr...

2024-01-12 03:19:22 ET Summary Fixed income funds realized a return of positive 6.06% during fourth quarter. Tax-exempt bond funds (+6.79%) outperformed taxable bond funds (+5.81%) for first time all year. Passive funds returned a positive 6.19% compared to active’s 6.0...

2024-01-11 23:05:00 ET Summary Over the past couple of years, solid economic activity and stubborn inflation led central banks to hike interest rates to levels not seen in decades. In 2023, these rising global rates, combined with a strong U.S. dollar and tightening liquidity cond...

2024-01-10 08:42:00 ET Summary The downward inflation trend has bolstered market confidence that monetary policy is sufficiently restrictive as to achieve the FOMC’s longer-run goals. Further, policymakers’ rhetoric has turned more dovish, suggesting that a critical infl...

2024-01-05 09:50:00 ET Summary Bond yields are up but secular forces still pose headwinds for inflation-adjusted returns. While the power of higher bond yields is certainly a welcome development for income investors, the path forward will likely feature plenty of volatility. W...

2024-01-04 11:30:00 ET Summary Reviewing 2023’s key milestones of hope and despair, and markers of progress. After a difficult 2022 and first months of 2023, the stage is set for markets to appropriately value the solutions to the world’s key risks. Green Alpha b...

2023-12-28 05:45:00 ET Summary As investors prepare their portfolios for 2024, our investment professionals share insights on what to expect in their respective asset classes. Gold prices should continue to have a meaningful impact on our outlook for the miners through the end of ...

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2023-12-21 05:05:00 ET Summary COP28 delivered mixed results on some key agenda items but provided new insights into climate-related opportunities and the initiatives needed to implement them. The need for mitigation and adaptation appeared to resonate strongly with investors. ...

2023-12-09 08:45:00 ET Summary Global green bond issuance has reached $436.99 billion year-to-date, indicating strong demand for sustainable fixed income investments. U.S. corporations have scaled back their issuance of green bonds this year, potentially due to higher interest rat...