European Equity Fund

The European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified fund, which focuses on investments primarily in equity and equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Europe. The company was founded on April 8, 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Central and Eastern Europe Fund

New Germany Fund

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE), The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) and The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) each announced today that its Board of Directors declared the distributions set forth below. CEE's and EEA's total distributions will be paid in stock except that any stockholder of record as of December 30, 2024 may elect to receive such distribution in cash. GF's total distribution.

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc., The European Equity Fund, Inc., and The New Germany Fund, Inc. Make Yearly Distribution Announcements

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE), The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA), and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) each announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an extension of the current repurchase authorization permitting open market share repurchase program for an additional twelve-month period. Each Fund may continue to purchase outstanding shares of its common stock in open.

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc., The European Equity Fund, Inc., and The New Germany Fund, Inc. Announce Extension of Share Repurchases

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) (the “Fund”) announced today the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 27, 2024. Both of the Class I Directors nominated by the Board of Directors, Ms. Hepsen Uzcan and Mr. Christian M. Zügel, were elected to serve a term of three years and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditors for the Fund for i.

The European Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meetings of Stockholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) each announced today that its Board of Directors declared the distributions set forth below. GF's and EEA's total distributions will be paid in cash to the stockholders of record as of May 24, 2024. Details for each Fund's distributions are as follows:   Declaration- 05/14/2024   Ex-Date- 05/23/2024   Record- 05/24/2024     Payable- 06/0.

The European Equity Fund, Inc. and The New Germany Fund, Inc. Declare Distributions

Blackrock Inc

NEW YORK & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Decarbonization Partners, a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek focused on investing in next-generation private companies that support the acceleration of decarbonization and the transition to a net-zero economy, today announced the final close of US$1.40 billion for its inaugural late-stage venture capital and growth private equity investment fund, The Decarbonization Partners Fund I (the “Fund”), surpassing its fundraising target of US$1 billion. I.

Decarbonization Partners Exceeds Fundraising Target With US$1.40 Billion Final Close for Inaugural Fund

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) (the “Fund”) announced today that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for the Fund will be held at 10:30 a.m., Eastern time on June 27, 2024 at the offices of DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc., 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022. Holders of shares of common stock of record of the Fund at the close of business on May 2, 2024 are entitled to vote at the meeting and any postponements or adjournments thereof. At the.

The European Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting of Stockholders

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CEE), The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) and The New Germany Fund, Inc. (NYSE: GF) (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) each announced today that, in connection with the previously announced retirements of Mr. Christian Strenger and Dr. Christopher Pleister from each Fund's Board, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Bernhard Koepp, Independent Director of each Fund, to succeed Mr. Christian Stren.

The Central and Eastern Europe Fund, Inc., The European Equity Fund, Inc., and The New Germany Fund, Inc. Announce Appointment of New Chairman of the Board

Adams Diversified Equity Fund

Blackrock Health Sciences Trust

BlackRock Science & Technology

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II

BlackRock Utilities Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust

ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc

Central Securities

Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Fund

Eaton Vance Tax Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund

Sprott Focus Trust

General American Investors

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust

Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust

Eagle Capital Growth Fund Inc

Gabelli Healthcare & Wellness Trust

abrdn Healthcare Investors 

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India Fund Inc

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Barings Corporate Investors

Barings Participation Investors

Mexico Fund

PIMCO Energy and Tactical Credit Opportunities Fund

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The European Equity Fund, Inc. (NYSE: EEA) (the “Fund”) announced today the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 22, 2023. Each of the two Class III Directors nominated by the Board of Directors, Dr. Wolfgang Leoni and Mr. Bernhard Koepp, was elected to serve a term of three years and until his successor is elected and qualities. Stockholders also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditors for the Fund for its 2.

The European Equity Fund, Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Energy-related inflation could stall industrial production momentum in France. European banks offer some advantages relative to their US counterparts.

The European Equity Fund: The Tailwinds Nudge The Headwinds

The European Equity Fund is a closed-end fund focused on European equities. The CEF is on the small side, with only $60 million in assets.

EEA: Europe At A Discount

Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund

Alpine Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

Aberdeen Standard Global Infr Inc Fd

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc

Doubleline Opportunistic Credit Fund

Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund

Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend & Income Fund

Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund

Eagle Point Income Company Inc

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund

First Trust / Aberdeen Emerging Opportunity Fund

Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond & Investment Grade Debt Trust

Gabelli Convertible and Income Securities Fund

Gabelli Multimedia Trust

Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust

John Hancock Hedged Equity & Income Fund

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund

New Ireland Fund Inc

Ivy High Income Opportunities Fund

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund

Madison Fund

Macquarie Global Infrastructure Total Return Fund Inc

Virtus AllianzGI Convertible & Income Fund

Virtus AllianzGI Convertible & Income Fund II

Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc.

Nuveen Missouri Quality Municipal Income Fund

Tortoise MLP Fund

RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc.

Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust

Cohen And Steers Total Return Realty Fund

RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc.

Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund

Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund

Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure

Virtus Total Return Fund

16 out of 23 CEF sectors positive on price and 12 out of 23 sectors positive on NAV last week. Watch for overvalued CEFs as market volatility rises.

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: Tortoise Tender Offers Expiring (October 23, 2022)

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Alternatives (“BlackRock”), through its Infrastructure business, has raised US$4.5 billion in initial investor commitments for BlackRock Global Infrastructure Fund IV (“Infra IV” or the “Fund”), achieving over half of its targeted size at first closing.

BlackRock Global Infrastructure Fund IV Raises US$4.5 Billion at First Close

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF

Barclays Bank iPath US Treasury 5-Year Bear Exchange Traded   Note 2011-12.7.21 Ser -A- Lkd to BC 2Y US Trsry Futs Trgtd Expsre

Barclays Bank iPath US Treasury 2-year Bull Exchange Traded   Notes 2010-13.8.20 Ser -A- Lnk to BC 2Y US Treasury Futures Trg Ex

Barclays Bank iPath US Treasury 2 Yr Bear Exchange Traded

Barclays Bank iPath US Treasury 10 Yr Bull Exchange Traded    Notes 2010-13.8.20 Sr-A Lk Barclays Cap 10Y US Trs Fut Trgt Exp Id

Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF

BlackRock Enhanced Government Fund

ProShares UltraShort FTSE Europe

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF

First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund

First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX ETF

SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF

iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Factor ETF

Goldman Sachs TreasuryAccess 0-1 Year ETF

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF

Invesco Ultra Short Duration ETF

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF

iShares Europe ETF

Invesco 1-30 Laddered Treasury ETF

ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury

Pacer Trendpilot European Index ETF

Schwab Short-Term US Treasury ETF

Schwab Intermediate-Term US Treasury ETF

iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF

iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

Barclays Inverse US Treasury Composite ETN

Proshares Short 20+ Year Treasury

ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury

ProShares Short 7-10 Year Treasury

iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

ProShares UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3x Shares

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3x Shares

ProShares Ultra 20+ Year Treasury

ProShares Ultra FTSE Europe

ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

Higher rates are ongoing, but we wouldn't blame it on the, very moderate in our view, central bank tone. Improving economic data after the Covid 19-induced soft patch is a more credible, and durable, driver for higher rates.

Rates Spark: The Long Way Up

JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF

Credit Suisse AG Nassau Branch - ZC SP ETN REDEEM 11/05/2028 USD 100

UBS AG FI Enhanced Europe 50 ETN

Franklin FTSE Europe ETF

First Trust IPOX Europe Equity Opportunities ETF

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Europe ETF

SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF

Inflation accelerates alongside expectations of further interest rate hikes by central bank. Stockpiling efforts and greater global demand push input costs up at a significant pace.

Inflationary Pressures Build As Shortages Cause Prices To Soar In Czech Republic

Global X DAX Germany ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Germany Hedged Equity ETF

WisdomTree Germany Hedged Equity Fund

iShares MSCI Germany ETF

iShares MSCI Germany Small Cap ETF

iShares MSCI Italy ETF

iShares MSCI Spain ETF

iShares MSCI France ETF

First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE France ETF

Franklin FTSE Germany ETF

Franklin FTSE Italy ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Germany ETF

SPDR Solactive Germany ETF

The Eurozone's economy as measured by GDP expanded by 2% q/q in the second quarter, significantly faster than expected, indeed faster than the economies of the US and China. The most important driver of the Flash Composite PMI for July was the Flash Eurozone Services PMI Activity Index, which registered the strongest rise in 15 years.

Eurozone's Summer Growth Spurt And The Risks From The Delta Variant

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom ETF

SPDR Solactive United Kingdom ETF

One of the positive surprises about last year's recession is how little damage it inflicted on average household and corporate balance sheets in Europe. European household balance sheets also improved in aggregate in 2020, despite higher unemployment and shorter working hours. People stayed home more and spent less, while policy measures supported their income.

The Resilience Of Private Balance Sheets In Europe During COVID-19

The eurozone economy is booming at a pace not seen for 15 years as businesses report surging demand. As business conditions return to normal in 2021, the relationship of the PMI with GDP will therefore likely be fully re-established.

Eurozone Prices Spike Higher As Economy Grows At Fastest Rate For 15 Years

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Market Vectors Double Short Euro ETN

PrShrs Trust II Shs Proshares Short Euro

ProShares UltraShort Euro

Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust

VelocityShares Daily 4x Long EUR vs USD ETN

ProShares Ultra Euro

Morgan Stanley Exch Traded Nts 2008-30.4.20 Series -F- Linked to Double Long Euro Index

Firms have turned to the European repo market amid an increase in volatility in the financial markets, which has encouraged participants to review their approach to risk. The increased use of European repo led the BrokerTec platform to post some significant milestones in May 2021.

Euro Repo Sees Volumes Surge

iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap ETF

Since the beginning of the year, the ECB has stepped up the pace of its bond buying to around €80 billion per month over the past quarter and said it would continue to buy at an accelerated rate as conditions warrant.

European Fixed Income Finds Central Bank Support

Demand for goods and services is surging at the sharpest rate for nearly 15 years across the eurozone, according to flash PMI data from IHS Markit, as the region continues to reopen from covid-related restrictions. The headline IHS Markit Eurozone Composite PMI® rose from 53.8 in April to 56.9 in May, according to the preliminary 'flash' reading, the survey's new orders index rose even more sharply to 58.4.

Eurozone Economy Revives As Demand Surges At Fastest Rate For 15 Years

Brexit followed lengthy and difficult negotiations that resulted in a separation agreement stipulating that the UK would leave the single market and customs union but no tariffs on goods or quotas would be applied. The developments in the first month included some that were better than many expected, while a number of others were negative, including several that are of considerable concern.

The U.K. At Four Months Post-Brexit

Part of these savings was the result of households taking a more cautious stance against an increasingly uncertain economic backdrop (precautionary savings). Our estimates suggest that a large majority of the excess savings (around 85%) built-in 2020 were 'forced' owing to the impossibility to purchase certain goods or services as a result of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) restrictions.

Eurozone Household Finances

Flash Eurozone PMI at second-highest since September 2018, future expectations at new all-time high. Record expansion of manufacturing output accompanied by return to growth in services.

Eurozone Economic Recovery Gathers Momentum As Manufacturing Booms

Once again, the German Constitutional Court is at the root cause of potential market tension. Last Friday, the European flagship project demonstrating solidarity took a severe hit.

Karlsruhe We Have A Problem: A New Challenge To The EU Recovery Fund

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