ZJPN News and Press, SPDR Solactive Japan ETF From 04/13/21

Digitalization goes beyond the implementation of technology; it's about driving deep change to entire business models. Digitalization is critical to ensuring Japan's productivity when much of the population is out of the labor force. In the West, we use online communities to find ...

Global PMI highest since August 2014. Manufacturing reports robust expansion despite supply delays, services boosted by easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Consumer services show signs of steadying after steep downturn. US leads upturn, Brazil lags. For further details see:...

Strong global manufacturing production reported in March, but growth stymied by supply constraints. Rising backlogs of work hint at further robust expansion in second quarter. But inflation concerns are fanned by record rise in factory gate prices. For further details see: ...

Japan's GDP contracted at an annualized rate of 28.8 percent in Q2 of 2020, the biggest decline on record. China has moved up the manufacturing chain and no longer needs Japan as much as it did. Japan's flawed prescription for future growth will never work. For further detai...

In the first quarter, the global economy continued to recover from the steep losses of a year ago, but at a weaker pace as a result of still high COVID-19 cases and slow starts to vaccinations in many countries. The MSCI Emerging Market Index outperformed EAFE, ending 2020 up 18.7%. ...

Upgrades to consensus EPS forecasts have continued apace, further cementing expectations for a V-shaped global growth recovery this year and next. FTSE World estimates for this year have been raised significantly over the past three months (from 15% to 28%), bolstered by upgrades for ...

US leads global expansion, followed by UK. Manufacturing rises across the board, albeit limited by supply disruptions. Virus restrictions, vaccine roll-outs, business sentiment and stimulus lead to varying service sector trends. For further details see: U.S. Leads Develo...

A modest dip was thought perfectly natural, but then the Federal Reserve last week paid out much more than modesty in its updated sharply declining Industrial Production numbers (where total output is still less than it was in 2014). Seriously, here we are with the cold weather nonsen...

Surge in Chinese exports drives noticeable rise in global exports over first two months of 2021. Statistical noise makes annual comparisons challenging but data add to view that global economy continues to recover. Pick-up in trade has exacerbated logistical difficulties, especial...

Globally, vaccine approvals are providing a much-needed light at the end the tunnel, helping both consumers and business envision a return to normal. In the US, after unprecedented legal challenges following last year's presidential election, the new administration is ushering in new ...