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One Way Russia Can Retaliate Against US Sanctions
Article By:
George Friedman
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Monday, July 31, 2017 4:20 PM EDT
Energy sales are an important source of revenue, of course, but for Russia they are more than that: They are an instrument of geopolitical power.
Emerging Markets: Preview Of The Week Of July 31
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, July 30, 2017 4:19 PM EDT
EM FX was mixed last week, as markets await fresh drivers. Data is likely to reinforce the notion that inflation remains low in EM, allowing those central banks to remain dovish.
The Dollar Set To Close The Month Lower Against All Majors, Save The Swiss Franc
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Saturday, July 29, 2017 10:13 AM EDT
The month ends on Monday, and the dollar is poised to finish the month lower against all the major currencies, but the Swiss franc. Broadly speaking, the technical condition, which we will discuss, remains fragile.
Emerging Markets: What Has Changed - Friday, July 28
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Friday, July 28, 2017 2:46 PM EDT
In the EM equity space as measured by MSCI, China (+1.4%), Indonesia (+1.3%), and Peru (+1.3%) have outperformed this week, while Korea (-2.9%), Mexico (-1.9%), and Egypt (-1.8%) have underperformed.
2016's Worst-Performing Stock Market Is Exploding Higher
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Friday, July 28, 2017 4:42 AM EDT
Having politely refused OPEC's demands to cut crude production, Nigerian stocks have rallied for 16 successive days, a feat last accomplished in 2001.
'They’re Playing With Fire!': There’s No Geopolitical Risk Priced Into Oil
Article By:
The Heisenberg Report
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Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:25 PM EDT
Crude has had a highly amusing day, plunging on heavy volume early in the session only to reverse course and head higher a little over an hour later.
In this article: OIL
Is Now The Time To Invest In Frontier Markets?
Article By:
Maithya Kitonyi
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Thursday, July 27, 2017 9:49 AM EDT
With urbanization, opportunities are ripe in real estate investments, the renewable energy market, and the construction industry while rising population creates a market for goods and services.
In this article: VIX
Oil Bounces Off Lows, Spikes On Saudi ‘Deep Cut’ Headline
Article By:
The Heisenberg Report
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Monday, July 24, 2017 7:54 AM EDT
Crude jumps as the headlines are coming in from the OPEC, non-OPEC monitoring committee meeting in St. Petersburg, where ministers are convening to chat about market conditions.
Emerging Markets Week Ahead Preview - July 23
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, July 23, 2017 7:23 PM EDT
EM FX was mixed on Friday, but largely firmer over the entire week. The FOMC meeting this week poses some potential risks to the global liquidity story that’s supporting EM.
In this article: EEM
Turkey Is Buying Gold Like There’s No Tomorrow
Article By:
Secular Investor
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Sunday, July 23, 2017 6:56 PM EDT
Not only are the Turks buying more gold at a substantially more aggressive pace than the Russians adding 950,000 ounces of the yellow metal in just three months, the purchases are also much more meaningful when you look at the bigger picture.
In this article: GLD
Emerging Markets: What Has Changed - Friday, July 21
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Friday, July 21, 2017 5:44 PM EDT
In the EM equity space as measured by MSCI, South Africa, Chile, and China have outperformed this week, while Indonesia, Russia, and Colombia have underperformed. To put this in better context, MSCI EM rose 1.2% this week while MSCI DM rose 0.5%.
