Economic news

BUX launches Europe’s first self-directed active ETF portfolios in partnership with J.P. Morgan Asset Management: BUX Prime Investment Plans
Today, BUX announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind solution in the European investment landscape: BUX Prime Investment Plans, which combine J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s active ETFs in pre-built multi-asset portfolios designed to make active management accessible...
L&G expands European real estate footprint with second loan in the Netherlands
Completion of €38m refinancing for one of continental Europe’s most sustainable life science buildings 24 July 2025. As L&G continues to build out its European real estate footprint, it announces that it has completed its second refinancing in the Netherlands....
Capital Group comments on the Fed
Robert Lind, Economist at Capital Group said: “The full impact of recent trade agreements has yet to materialise, leaving policymakers to navigate a delicate balance between slowing growth and the risk of persistent inflation. While the Federal Reserve has adopted...
eToro continues journey towards a tokenized future with launch of 24/5 trading, futures and tokenized stocks
eToro Group Ltd. (“eToro”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ETOR), the trading and investing platform, revealed yesterday in a global webinar ‘eToro Unlocked: Trade Without Boundaries’ how the company is evolving its product offering as it moves towards a tokenized future....
US-EU trade deal: "This is the best deal the EU could get, but the effects on growth will still be negative"
By Lowie Debou, Fund Manager Fixed Income at DPAM Lowie Debou We finally got a “trade deal” between the EU and the US! Although in reality what we got is more the key headlines to start up negotiations for a trade framework, being only one of the first and...
Macro Signposts | Long View on the Fed: A Return to Neutral
Despite heightened political noise surrounding the Federal Reserve, we do not anticipate dramatic shifts in monetary policy – regardless of who is confirmed as the next chair. A Trump-appointed candidate would likely favor a faster return to a neutral policy stance...
Robeco appoints Anton Eser as Chief Investment Officer
Robeco announces today that Anton Eser will be appointed Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and member of the Executive Committee of Robeco, effective 1 September 2025. Eser will succeed Mark van der Kroft, who will retire as of 1 October 2025. Anton Eser brings...
BlackRock raises €1.2 billion ($1.4bn) from global clients to invest into European value-add real estate
- BlackRock closes Europe Property Fund VI (EFVI), the sixth vintage in its established European value-add series - EFVI sees over 60% re-up capital from global LPs and welcomes 17 new investors to the series, demonstrating high conviction for BlackRock ’smarket-proven...
Janus Henderson launches US Transformational Growth Equity ETF for non-US investors
The fund is managed by Nick Schommer and Brian Recht, two experienced portfolio managers that have worked together for over 10 years, supported by a dedicated, sector-based central research team. JTXX invests in an actively managed, high-conviction portfolio...
Carmignac: Two diverging economies, one shared outlook (for now)
Despite differing economic backdrops on either side of the Atlantic, the European Central Bank (ECB) and the US Federal Reserve (FED) appear to be moving in tandem. At least for now. With both central banks expected to stand pat in July and market participants...
Sustainable finance indicators: which ones will banks use in 2026?
By Armand SATCHIAN, Sustainable Investment Research Analyst, Crédit Mutuel Asset Management Crédit Mutuel Asset Management is an asset management company of Groupe La Française, the holding company of the asset management branch of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale....
L&G and Blackstone announce strategic partnership to accelerate growth ambitions
Today, Legal & General (L&G, LSE:LGEN) and Blackstone (NYSE:BX) are announcing a long-term strategic partnership that combines the strength of L&G and Blackstone’s respective credit platforms to enhance L&G’s competitive advantage in annuities...
Focus on interest rate movements: Why is active duration management fundamentally important?
Jörg Held, Head of Portfolio-Management, ETHENEA Independent Investors S.A. Those who can analyse the yield curve and derive potential courses of action can manage their portfolios more effectively. The key to success is duration management. The recent turmoil...
Markets and Economy: A Favorable Climate
By François Rimeu, Senior Strategist, Crédit Mutuel Asset Management Less geopolitical tension, better growth prospects In June, markets continued to rise as geopolitical risks declined across the board and growth and inflation momentum improved in most major...
The future of private equity: The road to mass democratization
For decades, private equity (PE) has been the preserve of institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). This exclusive group has benefited from superior returns, lower volatility, and unique value creation strategies. But that exclusivity...