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![Stocks jump in January; European, value indices lead gains](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PO583-intro-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index rose 7% in dollars and 5.1% in euros last month, amid expectations that inflation worldwide may have peaked and that any recession in key developed economies may be mild.
![Monthly Index News: January 2023](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/gamestopexposesthegame_intro-900x350.png)
Stocks jumped in January as expectations built up that inflation worldwide may have peaked and that any recession in key developed economies may be mild.
![Multi-factor investing with iShares ETFs and STOXX Indices by Qontigo](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PO529-intro-900x350.jpg)
In the current environment of rising inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty iShares relaunched two ETFs in its factor suite (LRGF and INTF), using a multifactor strategy from index provider Qontigo.
![Linde to be removed from Germany’s DAX benchmark, STOXX indices on Feb. 27](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PO581-intro-900x350.jpg)
The largest constituent of Germany’s equity benchmark has announced it plans to delist its shares from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. A replacement in DAX and STOXX indices will be announced on Feb. 17.
![Information regarding deletion of Linde from the DAX](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/real-estate-index_intro-900x350.jpg)
Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd. announces that Linde plc will be deleted from the DAX index effective 27 February 2023. The reason for this is the company’s announcement related to the delisting of its ordinary shares from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
![The Metaverse: investing at the new digital frontier](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PO580-intro-900x350.jpg)
The recently launched STOXX Global Metaverse Index uses a sophisticated methodology to screen those companies with the most relevant patents in technologies associated with the Metaverse. This allows investors to target innovators whose products and services are likely to be leading the transition to the virtual world in the coming years. A new Qontigo whitepaper explores the index in detail.
![Using patent data to capture the greatest innovators in the Metaverse](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_2248570405-900x350.jpg)
In this paper, we explore the rationale and methodology behind the construction of the index. We start by explaining the concept of megatrends and how they can be captured through thematic indexing, using a multifaceted approach. We look as well at the index performance before concluding with an outlook on the opportunities for the Metaverse in the years to come.
![Qontigo’s Axel Lomholt: STOXX World indices bring flexible portfolio building blocks to growing client base](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/STOXX-World-Puzzle-Intro-Image-900x350.jpg)
Index | Benchmarks
Qontigo’s Axel Lomholt: STOXX World indices bring flexible portfolio building blocks to growing client base
Qontigo has introduced the STOXX® World indices, a modular suite that allows investors to flexibly build portfolios covering a broad and liquid universe of markets.
![Mapping companies’ contributions to sustainability goals: Quantifying alignment with investment themes](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PO577-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
Mapping companies’ contributions to sustainability goals: Quantifying alignment with investment themes
The Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) helps investors assess companies’ contributions to sustainability themes using the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The asset owner-led effort provides a robust SDG-alignment framework and data, and is already used worldwide by investors for implementation and tracking of sustainability strategies, and engagement with multiple stakeholders.
![STOXX WTW Climate Transition Indices: Replacing decarbonized portfolios with portfolios for a decarbonized world](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PO576-original-2-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
STOXX WTW Climate Transition Indices: Replacing decarbonized portfolios with portfolios for a decarbonized world
At an IPE webinar last month, experts from WTW and Qontigo explained how the STOXX Willis Towers Watson Climate Transition Indices (CTIs) can help investors manage climate transition risk on a forward-looking basis. The audience also heard how this can be achieved without increasing a portfolio’s overall risk.
![Stocks fall in December, wrapping worst year since 2008](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PO578-intro-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 3.9% in dollars last month, for a loss of 17.9% in 2022. Momentum stocks led the retreat in the year while automobiles were the worst-performing sector. Dividend stocks performed relatively well despite a background of rising interest rates.
![Monthly Index News: December 2022](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mac_10292021_intro-900x350.jpg)
Stocks declined in December, wrapping the STOXX® Global 1800 index’s worst year since 2008, as investor concerns lingered about the impact of inflation and higher interest rates on economic and earnings growth.