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# Hot Reads: ARK’s Wood Makes Deflation Prediction

 

 

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[**ARK's Cathie Wood Focuses On Deflation**](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/ark-invests-cathie-wood-looks-past-rising-consumer-prices-focus-deflation-2021-07-13/) (Reuters)  
 Deflation will likely become a larger force in financial markets in the year ahead despite the recent spike in consumer prices, Wood says.

[**BlackRock Reaches New High of $9.49T In AUM**](https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/14/blackrock-blk-q2-profit-jumps-28percent.html) (CNBC)  
 The money manager giant saw $2.17 trillion in inflows in the last 12 months.

[**Biggest Bond Rally In A Year Stalls**](https://www.advisorperspectives.com/articles/2021/07/13/biggest-bond-rally-in-a-year-stalls-with-short-wagers-washed-out) (Advisor Perspectives)  
 The most torrid Treasuries rally in a year is likely set for a breather as traders reassess their rush to abandon reflation bets.

[**Grayscale Bitcoin Fund Advances ETF Plans**](https://infinityweb.co.in/grayscale-bitcoin-fund-advances-etf-plans-with-new-partnership) (Bloomberg)  
 Largest bitcoin fund is ramping up its ETF ambitions via an agreement with Bank of New York Mellon.

[**ESG Debt Booms As Investors Demand Change**](https://www.fa-mag.com/news/esg-bond-sales-sprint-to--1-trillion-as-investors-force-change-63088.html) (FA Magazine)  
 Global issuance of bonds for environmental, social and governance goals look set to hit $1 trillion for the first time ever this year.

[**ESG: Full Speed Ahead Despite Few Global Standards**](https://blogs.cfainstitute.org/investor/2021/07/13/esg-full-speed-ahead-with-gps/) (CFA Institute)  
 ESG measurement is an evolving and imperfect science.

[**The Promise &amp; Peril Of Ethereum**](https://www.morningstar.com/articles/1047772/the-promise-and-peril-of-ethereum) (Morningstar)  
 The cryptocurrency could revolutionize the financial landscape, but it’s a high-risk investment asset.

[**How Credit Upgrades Benefit Corporate Bond Investors**](https://www.parametricportfolio.com/blog/how-credit-upgrades-benefit-corporate-bond-investors) (Parametric Portfolio)  
 Current credit cycle suggests upgraded ratings are ahead for many high yield corporate bonds.



 

 

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