The rapid rise of a new artificial intelligence-focused stock market theme is already finding its way into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with two asset managers seeking regulatory approval to launch products tied to the newly coined “MANGOS” acronym, according to filings reviewed by Reuters.

The move comes just days after SpaceX completed a record $75 billion initial public offering, sparking fresh enthusiasm among investors for AI-linked companies and creating momentum behind a new basket of stocks that some market participants see as a successor to the widely followed Magnificent Seven trade.

Yorkville America, which manages the Truth Social ETF franchise, and ETF industry newcomer Corgi Securities filed applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday to launch ETFs linked to the MANGOS theme, Reuters reported.

The acronym, which gained traction on social media platforms including X ahead of the SpaceX listing, refers to a group of leading AI-focused companies comprising Meta Platforms, Nvidia, Alphabet-owned Google, SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI. The grouping includes both publicly traded and private companies that are viewed as major beneficiaries of the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence.

According to Reuters, ETF analysts view the filings as the latest example of “concept investing,” where fund providers move quickly to package popular market narratives into investment products.

Yorkville’s proposed offerings include the Mango Plus ETF and an income-generating variant. Regulatory filings show the funds would invest in a mix of core MANGOS companies and an additional set of AI-related firms that the asset manager has labelled the “Parabolic 7.” These companies include memory-chip maker Micron and storage solutions provider SanDisk, among others expected to benefit from growing AI demand.
Corgi Securities, meanwhile, plans to focus exclusively on the six core MANGOS companies, according to its filing. The firm declined to discuss details of the proposed fund while the regulatory review process is ongoing.Reuters reported that both ETF products could potentially begin trading by the end of August, subject to regulatory timelines and approval requirements.

The filings underscore how quickly ETF providers are responding to shifting investor sentiment, particularly as AI-related companies continue to attract significant market attention and capital following SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut.

MELBOURNE — The Queensland Maroons roared back in the second half to defeat the New South Wales Blues 44-24 in Game 2 of the 2026 State of Origin series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday, leveling the best-of-three series at 1-1 and setting up a decisive showdown at Suncorp Stadium.

A record Origin crowd of 91,671 watched Queensland overcome a 12-8 halftime deficit with a dominant second-half performance. Winger Selwyn Cobbo scored a hat-trick of tries, while the Maroons’ spine of Sam Walker, Kalyn Ponga, Cameron Munster and Harry Grant orchestrated a clinical display that overwhelmed the Blues after the break.

The victory evens the series after New South Wales claimed a narrow 22-20 win in Game 1 at the same venue last year. Queensland, which lost the 2025 series 2-1, now carries momentum into the July 8 decider in Brisbane, where it has historically been formidable.

First Half Battle for Control

The match opened at a frantic pace under fine conditions on a good playing surface. Queensland drew first blood with a penalty goal by Sam Walker after just six minutes. The Blues responded quickly when Kotoni Staggs scored following a Queensland error from the kickoff, with Nathan Cleary converting for a 6-2 lead.

Mark Nawaqanitawase scored on debut for New South Wales after a Cleary grubber created an opportunity, extending the lead to 12-2. Queensland hit back through Trent Loiero following a long-range break by Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, narrowing the gap to 12-8 at halftime.

Both teams dealt with head injury assessments. Queensland lost prop Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and later Cameron Munster temporarily to HIAs, while the Blues maintained pressure through the middle but failed to convert territorial dominance into more points.

Maroons Dominate Second Half

Queensland exploded after the interval. Selwyn Cobbo scored the first of his three tries shortly after halftime following a bomb from Walker and slick handling by Max Plath and Cameron Munster. The Maroons took a 14-12 lead and never looked back.

Cobbo added his second try midway through the half on a beautifully executed scrum move involving Ponga and Walker. Jojo Fifita then powered over from a cross-field kick by Munster, pushing the score to 26-12.

New South Wales briefly threatened when Mark Nawaqanitawase scored his second try with individual brilliance, but Queensland answered immediately. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow crossed after a powerful run, and Cobbo completed his hat-trick in the 73rd minute following another Ponga assist. Lindsay Collins added a try for the Maroons before Mitchell Barnett scored a late consolation for the Blues.

Sam Walker earned man-of-the-match honors for his control and kicking game. The halfback converted multiple tries from the sideline and orchestrated Queensland’s attacking raids. Ponga, Grant and Munster provided the spark that dismantled New South Wales’ defense in the final 40 minutes.

Blues Struggle After Halftime

New South Wales dominated the middle early but faded as the Maroons’ forwards and backs combined effectively. Coach Laurie Daley faces tough selection decisions ahead of the decider, with several key players potentially returning from club duty. Liam Martin, Tom Trbojevic and others could feature prominently as the Blues seek to regroup.

The Blues’ second-half collapse mirrored vulnerabilities exposed in previous Origin encounters. Despite strong first-half efforts from players like Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco, they had no answer to Queensland’s momentum and clinical finishing.

Record Crowd and Series Significance

The attendance of 91,671 eclipsed the previous Origin record of 91,513 set at the MCG in 2015, underscoring the enduring popularity of the interstate rivalry. Fans witnessed a classic contest that highlighted the physicality and skill defining State of Origin.

Queensland coach Billy Slater’s use of the bench and tactical adjustments proved decisive. The Maroons’ ability to overcome early disruptions from HIAs demonstrated depth and resilience that will serve them well in Brisbane.

What Lies Ahead

The series now heads to Suncorp Stadium for a winner-take-all Game 3. Queensland has won the last two deciders on home soil and will enter as favorites with renewed confidence. New South Wales must find answers to Queensland’s attacking threats while addressing defensive lapses that surfaced after halftime.

Daley is expected to consider changes, potentially recalling Latrell Mitchell or Blayke Brailey if available. The Blues’ ability to bounce back from Game 2 disappointment will be tested against a Maroons side riding high on Cobbo’s heroics and spine dominance.

State of Origin remains Australia’s premier domestic sporting rivalry, blending state pride, physical contests and dramatic narratives. This year’s series has lived up to that tradition, delivering high-scoring, end-to-end football that captivated a record audience.

Player Performances and Future Implications

Selwyn Cobbo’s hat-trick capped an outstanding individual display, cementing his status as one of the competition’s premier finishers. His pace and finishing ability troubled the Blues’ right edge throughout the second half. Walker, in just his second Origin appearance, controlled the tempo and delivered precise kicks that created multiple scoring opportunities.

For New South Wales, debutant Nawaqanitawase showed promise with two tries, while Cleary battled hard in difficult conditions. However, the team’s inability to maintain intensity over 80 minutes highlighted areas for improvement before the series climax.

The result keeps alive Queensland’s hopes of reclaiming the Origin shield. With the decider approaching, both camps will focus on recovery, selection and tactical preparation. Fans across Australia anticipate another intense battle as the rivalry reaches its crescendo.

The 2026 series has already produced memorable moments, from Game 1’s narrow margin to Game 2’s record crowd and second-half fireworks. Whatever unfolds in Brisbane, the interstate contest continues to showcase the best of rugby league and captivate the nation.

Economist Raghuram Rajan, Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, says the global economy is still absorbing the shocks of disrupted trade routes, tariff battles and geopolitical tension, even though headline trade volumes haven’t collapsed. Speaking to ET Now, Rajan argued that the cumulative effect of these disruptions, including the Strait of Hormuz crisis and US tariff actions, will reshape how countries think about economic resilience, even if the damage isn’t immediately visible in the data.

On energy security, Rajan was direct: a potential US-Iran peace deal does not erase the underlying vulnerability that the Hormuz disruption exposed. He noted that the strait accounts for a significant share of India’s crude, LNG and LPG imports, and said India needs a much larger strategic oil reserve than it currently has. Rajan also pointed to the need for flexible backup options, such as the ability to ramp up coal production the way China has, alongside a longer-term push toward renewables. He cautioned, however, that renewable energy carries its own supply-chain risk, since India still depends heavily on imported solar cells and wind components, and called for Indian industry to take a bigger role in building domestic alternatives — something he said hasn’t happened yet.

India needs to diversify import sources & export markets

On trade, Rajan said India is currently in a better position than earlier this year, when it faced steep tariff threats from the US. He flagged an incoming tariff tied to forced-labor concerns, set at 12.5%, slightly higher than the roughly 10% rates facing Pakistan and Bangladesh, but said the gap is manageable. A bigger risk, he said, is a separate “excess capacity” probe that could stack additional tariffs on top of the existing rate, something he hopes Indian trade officials can head off. His broader takeaway: India needs to diversify both its import sources and export markets to reduce exposure to any single shock.

Rajan also addressed the rupee’s sharp depreciation, which has fallen close to 14% against the dollar over two years. He linked the slide less to oil prices alone and more to a structural problem: India isn’t attracting enough foreign direct investment, even as remittance inflows remain strong. He questioned why domestic investment hasn’t matched the country’s strong headline GDP growth, calling it a gap between “the walk” and “the talk” that policymakers need to examine. If global oil prices hold near current levels — around $85 a barrel, assuming the ceasefire holds — Rajan said India’s current account position looks “relatively mild” rather than alarming, and even suggested policymakers may be overreacting by considering costly capital-inflow incentives like the FCNR(B) proposal.

Looking ahead, Rajan urged India to take a three-to-five-year view on critical commodity exposure, warning that the next vulnerability may not be oil but pharmaceutical inputs used to manufacture generic drugs. He called for building strategic buffers, domestic production capacity, and stronger ties with friendly supply countries — describing the recent shocks as a “wake-up call” that policymakers and industry should not let go to waste.

Inflation, the rate at which prices are increasing year over year, hit 3.8% in April. Trump’s decision to launch strikes on Iran, which resulted in it retaliating by shutting the key Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, has been largely blamed for the increase.

This is a developing story about the June 2026 FOMC interest rate decision and will be updated with further details.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced that it will hold interest rates steady due to concerns about elevated inflation amid the war in Iran, as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s tenure leading the central bank begins in earnest.

Fed policymakers voted to leave the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged at its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The move follows the central bank’s decision to hold rates steady in January, March and April following three successive 25-basis-point rate cuts in September, October and December to close out last year.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the central bank’s panel responsible for monetary policy moves, voted 12-0 to leave interest rates unchanged. Policymakers noted in the FOMC’s statement that inflation remains elevated above the central bank’s 2% goal, which it said was “in part reflecting supply shocks that have driven price increases in certain sectors, including energy.” 

They also noted that job gains have kept pace with the workforce, while reiterating support for the dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment. Policymakers added that, “Economic activity is expanding at a solid pace despite elevated uncertainty that owes, in part, to the conflict in the Middle East.”

INFLATION IS SQUEEZING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND THE FED’S LATEST REPORT SHOWS IT’S GETTING WORSE

The FOMC also released a summary of economic projections, also known as the dot plot, which showed that nine of the 18 voting members project an interest rate hike before the end of 2026, with six projecting two 25-basis-point hikes. 

They see PCE inflation at 3.6% at year’s end, up from 2.7% in the March projection, with the unemployment rate at 4.3%, slightly lower than the prior estimate of 4.4%. They also see economic growth slowing, with the projection showing real GDP up 2.2% at the end of the year – down from a 2.4% prediction in March.

Fed Chair Warsh spoke to the media at his first post-meeting press conference on behalf of the FOMC. Warsh’s predecessor, Jerome Powell, remains a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors and a voting member of the FOMC.

“We recognize that inflation has been running well ahead of the Fed’s long-stated inflation goal of 2%. That’s been going on for more than five years. Persistently high prices are a burden for the American people, but the recent past need not be prologue,” Warsh said.

“I am pleased to report that members of the FOMC are unambiguous and unanimous – this committee will deliver price stability,” he added.