NFRA News and Press, FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund From 05/03/23

2023-05-03 01:30:00 ET Summary Q1 2023 was a more favorable environment for Global ex-U.S., Emerging Markets, Europe, U.S. small cap, UK, Australia, Canada and Global Real Estate managers. The quality factor was the standout performer across most regions in Q1, with the growth fac...

2023-04-03 11:20:00 ET Summary We see the U.S. policy push for leadership in clean tech and Europe’s fast-developing response creating near-term and strategic investment opportunities. Risk assets rallied amid stabilizing sentiment toward banks. Yet the disconnect between s...

Summary Strains are building, and the U.S. will likely enter recession in the second half of 2023. By then, Europe will likely be emerging from recession, while China and Emerging Asia may be enjoying a COVID-reopening-inspired recovery. Segments of the inflation basket will soften rapi...

Summary Manufacturing accounts for 8% of US employment, 20% of capital investment, and 35% of annual US productivity growth. Projects supporting growth for semiconductor fabrication, electric vehicle and battery plants, data centers, and warehouse/distribution centers now account for ap...

Summary Arguably one of the greatest frustrations for investors over the past year of rampant inflation was the dismal performance of real assets regarded as inflation hedges and their positive correlations to the returns of nominal assets, such as conventional government bonds. Even th...

Summary Correlations across U.S. equity, international equity, and fixed income rose in 2022 as global central banks increased policy rates to reduce consumer demand and curb inflation. International markets may benefit as peak pessimism fades. Energy, Communication Services, and In...

Summary Expectations surrounding central bank policy, China’s gradual reopening and a lower US dollar are key to investor sentiment in the final stretch of 2022. Central banks have increased interest rates at the fastest rate on record, and there are signs that higher yields are ...

Summary While a divided US government may look appealing, there are long-term risks amid resulting gridlock. The longest night belonged to the pollsters and pundits, whose predictions for a “red wave” did not come to fruition. Looking at historical relationships ...

Summary Why the infrastructure sector has shown resiliency even during times of market volatility. The case for alternative investments to help diversify your portfolio. When it comes to renewable energy, spending gaps remain. But there are opportunities for investors. ...

Summary Opportunities for investors emerge as traditional style infrastructure moves toward a net zero carbon footprint. Traditional infrastructure has earned a grade of C- from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Innovative companies across multiple sectors have an immen...