Market Moves: Week Ending 18 October 2024

  • Cryptocurrency ETFs (BTXX, CRYP, EBTC, EETH, IBTC, VBTC) were the top performers of the week as traders priced-in the increasing likelihood of a Trump presidency.1 Betting averages across the US have increasingly favoured Trump for president after recent polls from influential electoral colleges leaned red. Trump has repeatedly touted numerous crypto-friendly policies throughout his campaign this year.2
  • Uranium ETFs (ATOM, URNM) also rallied as European countries motioned to support nuclear power, and the BRICS looked to introduce a new platform to promote nuclear energy in the global south.3,4
  • Crude oil (OOO) was the worst performing asset of the week. China, the world’s top oil importer, saw its economy grow at its slowest pace since 2023.5 Chinese oil refinery output also fell for a sixth month straight as demand weakened.6
  • There were $593.4 million in reported inflows for the week and $60.6 million in outflows, marking a week of net inflows for the Australian ETF industry.

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