GLCN News and Press, VanEck Vectors China Growth Leaders From 02/10/23

Summary Declines across asset classes in 2022 may be a net positive for ETFs as investors repair and retool their portfolios. Areas away from the S&P 500 are capturing flows while high yields in the Treasury market attract record-high idle cash. At the same time, advisors may re...

Summary Even amid still-elevated (though moderating) inflation levels, some economists offered cautiously optimistic global growth forecasts during last month’s World Economic Forum. While global growth may still be dampened, China’s reopening marks a notable turning point...

Summary China’s economic reopening is proceeding swiftly, despite the spike in COVID-19 cases in early January. January witnessed a dramatic shift in the performance of growth stocks, with the MSCI Emerging Markets Growth Index posting double-digit returns. Consensus expectat...

Summary Markets posted strong gains in January, but will it last? Impact of China's reopening on global markets. Is this the year for a rebound in fixed income? Global markets have had a positive start to the year. But the year ahead likely won’t be withou...

Summary China’s reopening and the related recovery in China-linked commodities, currencies, and equities markets provide grounds for optimism. For fixed-income investors, the reopening theme has been the main driver of a recovery in broader Asian credit and currency markets. ...

Summary A recession in the United States and in Europe will be less severe than had been expected. Continued economic and military support from the West is the most critical element I think for Ukraine going forward. There's been some improvement in the tone of the relationship betw...

Summary We likely experienced peak rates of inflation during the fourth quarter of 2022, and as price increases abate, the coming months may bring the end of the central-bank tightening. However, we believe inflation is likely to remain above the historically low levels experienced duri...

Summary A truly exceptional year, 2022 was dominated by historically high inflation, sharply rising interest rates and a surge in bond yields. With inflation now peaking and labor markets cooling, the environment enables central banks to slow and potentially pause interest-rate hikes. ...

Summary As hoped, looser COVID-19 restrictions have boosted service sector activity in mainland China, adding to hopes that resurgent economic growth will be seen in early 2023 and fueling speculation of diminished global recession risks. Companies widely cited the additional freedoms c...

Summary According to data from the National Tax Administration, retail sales revenue this Chinese New Year holiday increased by 12.4% compared to the 2019 holiday. While luxury shops have seen queues of shoppers, the general consumer base remains cautious due to uncertainty over wage gr...