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International ETFs Top First-Half Asset Flows
Article By:
Sweta Killa
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Sunday, July 2, 2017 5:47 PM EDT
The global stock market has hit multiple highs on several occasions this year, but the real encouragement has come from international investing. Given this, international products have seen solid inflows in the first half of this year.
Emerging Markets: Preview Of The Week Of July 3
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, July 2, 2017 4:59 PM EDT
Within EM, many countries are expected to report lower inflation readings for June that support the view that most EM central banks will remain in dovish mode for now. We remain cautious on the EM asset class near-term.
Emerging Markets: What Changed Last Week
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Saturday, July 1, 2017 5:26 PM EDT
In the EM equity space as measured by MSCI, Brazil (+2.9%), Russia (+1.5%), and Turkey (+0.9%) have outperformed this week, while Czech Republic (-3.0%), Hungary (-1.2%), and Chile (-0.9%) have underperformed.
Brazil Growth Outlook Worsens: ETFs In Focus
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Zacks Investment Research
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Friday, June 30, 2017 7:53 PM EDT
Brazil’s Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles expects a lower economic growth rate for 2017. Let us discuss some ETFs focusing on providing exposure to Brazilian equities.
US Oil Rig Count Drops For First Time In 24 Weeks As Trump Unveils US-Mexico Petroleum Pipeline
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Friday, June 30, 2017 1:22 PM EDT
As WTI heads for its 7th up-day in a row - the longest streak in 6 months - it is supported as the US oil rig count dropped 2 to 756, the first drop in almost 6 months.
In this article: OIL
Three Economic Indicators To Watch This Week
Article By:
Leigh Drogen
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017 12:12 PM EDT
Many businesses are beginning to actually cut hours due to the shortage of workers. The idea of low unemployment equating to an economic equilibrium and economic expansion proves to be a fallacy in Japan.
Brazil Cuts Inflation Forecast: ETFs In Focus
Article By:
Zacks Investment Research
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Monday, June 26, 2017 7:43 PM EDT
On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Brazil’s central bank reiterated that its monetary policy decisions remain dependent on data releases.
Let us discuss some ETFs focusing on providing exposure to Brazilian equities.
World Markets Update
Article By:
Jill Mislinski
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Monday, June 26, 2017 5:40 PM EDT
All eight indexes on our world watch list have posted gains for 2017 through June 26. The top performer thus far is China's Hang Seng with a gain of 17.60%, followed by India's BSE SENSEX not far behind at 16.94%. In third is the S&P 500 with 8.94%.
In this article: SPX
Emerging Markets Week Ahead Preview - June 26
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, June 25, 2017 7:17 PM EDT
EM FX ended last week on a firm note, though most were down for the week as a whole. Commodity prices stabilized, but the balance remains fragile. We remain cautious, especially with regards to the high beta currencies BRL, MXN, TRY, and ZAR.
Market Digest – Equity Market Has A Slow Week
Article By:
Craig Birk
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Friday, June 23, 2017 5:47 PM EDT
US indexes finished modestly higher while international stocks fell.
Emerging Market Debt Risk Tumbles To 10-Year Lows, But...
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Friday, June 23, 2017 3:13 PM EDT
Emerging Market bonds are pricing in the least 'risk' since Dec 2007.
In this article: EEM
Peso Strengthens After Banxico Hikes Rates For 7th Time In A Row Amid Soaring Inflation
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, June 22, 2017 3:39 PM EDT
Mexico’s central bank raised borrowing costs for a seventh straight time as the country’s annual inflation rate more than doubled since September.
In this article: EWW
Is Chile's Economic Heyday Behind It?
Article By:
Stratfor
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Thursday, June 22, 2017 8:40 AM EDT
This dependence on overseas commodity markets has put Chile at the mercy of global economic trends. The country's economy grew rapidly in the mid-2000s as China's demand for copper surged, taking prices for the commodity with it.
In this article: JJC (RETIRED)
Brazil’s Reasons
Article By:
Jeffrey P. Snider
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017 9:58 PM EDT
Brazil is another one of those topics which doesn’t seem to merit much scrutiny apart from morbid curiosity. Unless you set out to buy an emerging market ETF heavily weighted in the direction of South America, Brazil’s problems can seem a world away.