RAYS News and Press, Global X Solar ETF From 07/14/22

Equities would suffer if rate hikes trigger a growth downturn. Europe has the opportunity to create a more sustainable and more resilient version of itself – replacing high dependencies on Russian energy and shedding the image of an “old” economy by accelerating t...

We see a new era of volatile inflation and growth sweeping aside a period of moderation. We downgrade equities and upgrade credit in this new regime. U.S. jobs data last Friday reinforced the supply shock causing persistent inflation. Yields resumed their rise as markets priced higher...

Energy assets have emerged from a multi-year decline, with energy equities outperforming the broader market since late 2020. Private companies and smaller operators have responded to higher oil prices by drilling and completing more wells. Capacity will gradually be added in Asia,...

Over the past two years, the UK government has outlined its oil and gas decarbonization policy in a series of strategic documents, which establish capacity targets and funding mechanisms for low-carbon projects. The first carbon storage licensing round, launched in mid-June and featur...

During the Glasgow climate conference in 2021, most Southeast Asian countries announced their new climate targets, with net-zero targets to be achieved between 2050 and 2065. Vietnam and Indonesia will face the toughest challenge to accommodate more renewables. Countries in Southe...

Is ESG investing to blame for higher oil prices? It's far more complicated than that. Why energy security is causing investors to pivot their ESG investing strategies. What rising oil prices mean for the great energy transition. Russia’s invasion of Ukrain...

The transition towards a decarbonized economy is underway. It will involve a massive reallocation of resources. Economies will be reshaped as carbon emissions are cut, inevitably impacting portfolios. A possible acceleration from the current path, plus repricing that could have furthe...

It really feels that the energy transition is accelerating faster than ever, of course driven by the move higher in global natural gas and power prices. There have been a lot of newer innovations in terms of what we’re doing with solar cells and the ability to boost that output...

Renewable energy sources, primarily wind and solar power, are set to account for the majority of growth within the power sector over the coming years. We expect the rapid adoption of short-duration battery energy storage systems to create investment opportunities across the renewables...

A value chain lens can help to identify competitive forces and their likely beneficiaries. In our view, recent events in Ukraine have strengthened the case for solar. The Netherlands is among the most advanced markets for electric vehicles (EVs), and it’s been a strong mark...