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US Debt Stand-Off Keeps Markets on Edge

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16 oktober, 2013

US Debt Stand-Off Keeps Markets on Edge. The US fiscal and debt impasse continues to whipsaw markets, with gold falling below US$1,300oz last week on indications a short-term debt ceiling increase might find bipartisan agreement. However, with the estimated 17 October debt ceiling breach looming and no further progress over the weekend, markets are back in risk-off mode, with gold pushing higher again. Political misjudgement and resulting default (or even near default) would not just severely damage the US economy and the longer term faith in the US government’s commitment to repaying its debt, but would also have large negative reverberations across global financial markets and economies. Most investors appear to be betting that the consequences are so huge that even US politicians will eventually act rationally and find agreement. The risk, however, is that irreparable damage has already been done to investors’ long-term faith in the US’s commitment to honouring its debt obligations, further accelerating investors search for alternatives to the US dollar as a reserve asset. With Europe still facing serious structural issues and China not yet ready to step up to the plate, in our view, gold’s role as an alternative hard currency and reserve diversifier with continue to grow.

Physical gold ETPs saw US$79mn of outflows last week as a shortterm fix to the US debt stand-off seemed imminent. The gold price dropped below the US$1,300oz level last week after reports indicated an agreement between Obama and the House Republicans on a temporary increase in the debt ceiling was near. However, over the weekend little progress was made on finding temporary or permanent solution, and markets have again started to increase allocations to perceived safe haven assets such as gold.

ETFS Wheat (WEAT) records the biggest inflows in over five years, totalling US$19.7mn, on falling inventories. The wheat price has risen substantially over the past month, achieving over an 8% gain, as the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) cut its estimate of the stock to disappearance ratio for the major wheat exporters. Given the low level of inventories relative to consumption and exports, any sudden change in weather could produce a sharp reaction in wheat prices. Lack of new data from the USDA following the federal shutdown is also likely to contribute to market uncertainty.

ETFS Physical Platinum (PHPT) receives US$12.7mn of inflows, the largest since May, as the Amplats strike continues into its 2nd week. The strike, that started on September 27, is costing the company about 3,100 ounces of output a day. Around 0.8% of supply has so far been taken off the market by the action. While the impact on total platinum production is so far negligible, investors have already positioned themselves for a potential worsening of the situation that could lead to a repetition of last year events. South African disruptions remain a potential short-term catalyst for platinum price rally.

Long silver ETPs record the fifth consecutive week of inflows, as the metal’s hybrid characteristics attract investors’ interest. Inflows amounted to US$2.7mn last week. While so far his year the silver price has been weighed down by the generally bearish sentiment towards gold, the recovery in China and the US could favour silver in the next months. With over 50% of its demand coming from the industry, silver is well positioned to benefit from a pick-up in the global manufacturing activity. At the same time its elevated correlation with gold provides investors with a hedge against a potential worst case scenario in the US.

Key events to watch this week. The main focus of markets this week will continue to be on progress on US debt/fiscal negotiations. Chinese GDP and industrial production will also be a key focus of markets. Cyclical commodities are likely to benefit from any better-than-expected data. Eurozone industrial production and car registrations will also be released with implication for cyclicals and platinum in particular.

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UK looking to lift the retail ban on crypto ETPs

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AMEM ETF, de ledande aktierna från tillväxtmarknaderna i en enda transaktion

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16 juni, 2025

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Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR (C) (AMEM ETF) med ISIN LU1681045370, försöker följa MSCI Emerging Markets-index. MSCI Emerging Markets-index spårar aktier från tillväxtmarknader över hela världen.

Den börshandlade fondens TER (total cost ratio) uppgår till 0,20 % p.a. ETFen replikerar det underliggande indexets prestanda syntetiskt med en swap. Utdelningarna i ETFen ackumuleras och återinvesteras.

Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR (C) är en mycket stor ETF med tillgångar på 2 330 miljoner euro under förvaltning. Denna ETF lanserades den 30 november 2010 och har sin hemvist i Luxemburg.

Investeringsmål

Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR (C) försöker replikera utvecklingen av MSCI Emerging Markets Index så nära som möjligt, oavsett om trenden är stigande eller fallande. Denna ETF, nettoutdelning återinvesterad (nettoavkastning), beräknad i US-dollar och omvandlad till euro, gör det möjligt för investerare att dra nytta av en exponering mot de ledande aktierna från tillväxtmarknaderna för aktier, med en enda transaktion.

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Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR (C) (AMEM ETF) är en europeisk börshandlad fond. Denna fond handlas på flera olika börser, till exempel Deutsche Boerse Xetra och Euronext Paris.

Det betyder att det går att handla andelar i denna ETF genom de flesta svenska banker och Internetmäklare, till exempel DEGIRO, Nordnet, Aktieinvest och Avanza.

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Börs	Valuta	Kortnamn
gettex	EUR	AMEM
Stuttgart Stock Exchange	EUR	AMEM
Borsa Italiana	EUR	AEEM
Euronext Paris	EUR	AEEM
SIX Swiss Exchange	EUR	AEEM
XETRA	EUR	AMEM

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Denna fond använder syntetisk replikering för att spåra indexets prestanda.

Namn	Valuta	Vikt %	Sektor
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFAC	TWD	10.23 %	Informationsteknologi
TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD	HKD	4.14 %	Kommunikationstjänster
SAMSUNG ELECTRONIC CO LTD	KRW	3.92 %	Informationsteknologi
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD	HKD	1.89 %	Sällanköpsvaror
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD	INR	1.50 %	Energi
SK HYNIX INC	KRW	1.22 %	Informationsteknologi
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY	TWD	1.11 %	Informationsteknologi
PDD HOLDINGS INC	USD	1.07 %	Kommunikationstjänster
ICICI BANK LTD	INR	1.00 %	Finans
MEITUAN-CLASS B	HKD	0.97 %	Sällanköpsvaror

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21Shares noterarar fem nya krypto-ETPer Nasdaq Stockholm

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16 juni, 2025

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21Shares AG, en av världens största utgivare av kryptovaluta-ETP:er, tillkännagav idag korsnoteringen av ytterligare fem nya krypto-ETPer på Nasdaq Stockholm, vilket ytterligare förstärker sin närvaro i Norden och förstärker sitt engagemang för att investerare reglerad, transparent och enkel tillgång till digitala tillgångar.

De nyligen listade produkterna inkluderar:

Dessa produkter utökar en befintlig serie av 21Shares-produkter som redan finns tillgängliga på Nasdaq Stockholm: 21Shares Bitcoin ETP (ABTC), 21Shares Ethereum ETP (AETH), 21Shares Solana ETP (ASOL), 21Shares XRP ETP (AXRP) och 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC).

”Vår fortsatta expansion i Norden återspeglar den ökade efterfrågan från både privata och institutionella investerare på diversifierad och kostnadseffektiv kryptoexponering”, säger Mandy Chiu, chef för finansiell produktutveckling på 21Shares. ”Genom att erbjuda ett bredare urval av krypto-ETP:er med enskilda tillgångar och tematiska värdepapper ger vi investerare möjlighet att bygga mer anpassade och motståndskraftiga portföljer genom en välbekant börsmiljö.”

”Vi är glada att välkomna utökningen av 21Shares produktsvit på Nasdaq Stockholm. Dessa nyligen noterade ETPer återspeglar den typ av innovation som formar framtiden för finansmarknaderna. I takt med att ETP-marknaden fortsätter att växa är vi fortsatt engagerade i att modernisera tillgången till investeringsmöjligheter och stödja större transparens”, säger Helena Wedin, chef för Nasdaq & ETP.

Med denna utökning erbjuder 21Shares nu 10 ETPer på Nasdaq Stockholm, som omfattar large-cap-kryptovalutor, innovativa indexstrategier och staking-aktiverade produkter. Alla produkter är fullt säkrade och handlas i ett reglerat, likvidt format, vilket ger en enkel inkörsport till digitala tillgångar utan behov av att hantera plånböcker eller förvaring direkt. Med årliga avgifter från 0,21 % till 2,50 % är dessa produkter några av de mest kostnadseffektiva på marknaden.

Med noteringar över hela Europa, inklusive Euronext Paris, Euronext Amsterdam, London Stock Exchange och SIX Swiss Exchange, är 21Shares den största och mest diversifierade krypto-ETP-leverantören i regionen.

För mer information om 21Shares fullständiga produktvit, besök www.21shares.com.

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