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![Infrastructure: a portfolio’s barrier against inflation](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PO587-intro-900x350.jpg)
Using Axioma’s Macroeconomic Projection Model, we decompose the risk factors that drove returns in the STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure between 2020 and 2022. The results show the index had a positive exposure to the risk model’s inflation factors, meaning it stood to benefit from rising global inflation expectations.
![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.
![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.
![Qontigo’s continued commitment to the Chinese market](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Chinas-PSBC-launches-first-ESG-wealth-product-with-STOXX-linked-investment-vehicle_intro-900x350.jpg)
Qontigo is proud to announce the unveiling of a new version of its logo, featuring our Chinese name, 旷势 (Kuangshi).
![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.
![STOXX’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
STOXX’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.
![Searching for the sustainability north star](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PO575-2nd-version-intro-900x350.jpg)
SFDR Level 2 standards come into effect in 2023. Antonio Celeste and Saumya Mehrotra from Qontigo’s Sustainability Product Management team look into the concept of ‘Sustainable Investment’ and discuss how to measure and approach such investments.
![The time is ripe for investors in China to embrace a green financial system](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PO572-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
The time is ripe for investors in China to embrace a green financial system
Following a push from local authorities and significant evolution in ESG data disclosure, investors can now access reliable corporate information and invest in Chinese companies leading in sustainability.