Global equity markets have been driven to a great extent by the AI capex-fueled tech rally over the last three years. Until recently, there was not much differentiation between the Hardware and Software sectors of the Tech industry.
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The conflict in the Middle East is a new challenge to the global economy and financial markets. In this insight we review the market reaction to the crisis and discuss risks that could lead to repricing.
Each year for the last eight years, FTSE Russell has undertaken an in-depth survey of the attitudes of asset owners towards sustainable investment. The data shows how sustainable investment is evolving differently around the world.
This insight examines the early-February 2026 volatility in US tech and equities broadly to highlight the expected long-run effects of AI on the economy, specifically areas that the market views as likely to be disrupted by AI.
The theme of sustainability continues to influence the investment landscape, offering both opportunities and risks. This report highlights some key trends for investors to consider in 2026: from physical climate risk to the energy transition, AI, Health Care, Food Producers and regional markets.
The paper analyzes FTSE Russell’s decision to transition the frequency of reconstitution of the Russell US Indexes from annual to semi-annual from 2026 onwards.
Despite shifting political views on the climate transition and a deregulatory push in Europe and the US, our latest annual survey finds continuing and consistent adoption of sustainable investment by asset owners around the world.
The fifth edition of LSEG’s Net Zero Atlas provides investors with a wealth of data and insights on transition and physical risks to which G20 countries are exposed.
Many small-cap industries and sectors outpaced their large-cap counterparts over this 6-month period, a sign of the broadening equity rally and the role of other secular investment themes in play.
As the world faces the concurrent challenges of the energy transition, energy security and slowing economic and productivity growth, Japan’s government has launched an ambitious $1trn transition plan called the GX (green transformation) strategy. The GX strategy aims to cut emissions, improve efficiency and boost green innovation throughout the Japanese economy.
Institutional investors increasingly recognize the challenge that physical climate risk is beginning to pose to markets and economies. The COP30 Net Zero Atlas maps physical climate risk across sub-national regions, pinpointing exposure through granular mapping.
FTSE Russell’s data tools offer clarity and consistency across the index lifecycle. From initial universe screening to detailed eligibility assessments and ongoing performance analysis, these products help users manage index-related workflows and better understand the data that shapes global equity benchmarks.