iShares MSCI Italy ETF Price & Performance (EWI)

Germany's ambitious fiscal stimulus, including unlimited quantitative easing, has spurred a surge in European ETFs like iShares MSCI Germany (EWG). The DAX index's 15.6% rise this year has been mirrored by EWG's 22.7% increase. Investors are drawn to Germany's industrial and defense sectors, benefiting from global rearmament trends.1

The iShares MSCI Italy ETF (EWI) is generating interest among traders with key support levels at $41.32. Analysts suggest buying near this threshold and setting stop losses to mitigate risks. EWI's focus on banking and defense sectors, including Leonardo's 83% stock surge, underscores its potential despite valuation concerns.2

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy warns that escalating EU-U.S. trade tensions could exacerbate inflation and monetary tightening. As retaliatory tariffs loom, Meloni urges pragmatic solutions to avoid economic fallout, highlighting the risks of a trade war spiraling into a detrimental cycle for all parties involved.3