The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that corruption is a dangerous problem in every part of the world, but change for the better is happening in many countries. Research also reveals ...

Investment Policy The Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the total performance of common stocks publicly traded in the United States. It invests in common stocks included in ...

International ETFs offer simple global investment exposure with lower costs compared to individual stocks. Past data shows periods where international stocks outperform U.S. markets, justifying ...

If your portfolio includes an index fund, you may need to review and adjust your holdings. Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader.

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EIU grades 167 countries out of ten according to the state of their democracy, and sorts them into four camps: full and flawed democracies, and hybrid and authoritarian regimes. By that measure, ...

Despite a year of intense macro volatility, 2025 ended with solid returns across most asset classes globally—as shown by our Chart of the Month. While macro volatility is expected to persist, the ...

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The IMF and World Bank meetings were supposed to be about trade and growth. Instead, the war in Iran has forced finance ministers and central bankers to confront a potential global economic crisis.