As the global cybersecurity landscape evolves rapidly, driven by geopolitical conflicts and technological advancements, the trajectory indicates a robust future for cybersecurity, marked by technological breakthroughs and strategic collaborations.
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The Fed's recent actions have led to a reevaluation of what it means to 'fight the Fed,' and it's crucial for investors to understand the difference between a trading opportunity and an investable rally.
The Global X ETFs November 2023 Consumer Pulse Survey: Holiday Spending reveals some interesting insights into consumer spending habits during the holiday season.
The use of AI in healthcare operations can bring significant cost savings across the ecosystem, with private insurance firms, physician groups, and hospitals all poised to benefit.
Genomics enables deeper insights into our DNA, and telemedicine bridges the gap between facility-based treatment and at-home care, offering value-added services like pharmacy delivery and in-home lab testing.
As the U.S. industrial production growth stagnated for decades due to globalization and low-cost manufacturing in China, a transformative shift is now underway due to the resurgence of reshoring and the localization of supply chains. The Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) serve as strategic enablers, designed to reinforce U.S. competitiveness across emerging industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and semiconductors.
Extreme weather events are having a significant impact on consumers, with 81% of respondents feeling they are correlated with economic strain.
The traditional supply response to higher energy prices has been weaker during this energy cycle, with US energy companies focusing on capital discipline and financial health.
The recent survey by Global X Research highlights the concerns of U.S. student loan borrowers as the payment resumption approaches, with over 60% of respondents being moderately or very concerned about the resumption.
Investors who believe that equity markets are currently overextended may consider adding defined outcome strategies to their portfolio, which aim to provide capital appreciation up to a capped level while offering the added benefit of buffering downside moves.
The clean energy transition is gaining momentum, with governments around the world implementing policies to boost energy security and mitigate climate change. However, the growth of clean technologies must accelerate even more to stay on track for net-zero emissions and 1.5°C pathways. With significant investment opportunities available, the outlook for clean technologies and related industries appears promising.
Conservative allocations and under-exposure to equity and growth assets could mean many investors have not fully participated in this year's equity rally and that there is more fuel for an advance.