EEM News and Press, iShares MSCI Emerging Index Fund From 01/28/23

Summary Markets often turn well before the economy and we are starting to see Global PMIs stabilize. Like many other indicators, the market's "Pros and Cons" keep investors guessing. Investors are in the "glass half full" mindset. Negatives are placed on the back shelf now. Sent...

Summary In the past, one of the biggest attractions of EM equities was a stronger macroeconomic growth backdrop than that of developed countries. We’re also seeing signals of declining inflation across various EM countries, including India and Brazil. Investors are understand...

Summary When focusing on what we believe are the primary market signals, the “condition our condition is in” is uncertain. Quality is an increasingly important risk factor as investors refocus on fundamentals during uncertain times. U.S. small-cap stocks may have alrea...

Summary China’s reopening, lower energy prices and cooling inflation reinforce our long-term positive view on equities. Yet, we think market optimism has come too soon. Stocks paused their rally and bond yields steadied after recession worries returned. We think we are starting t...

Summary Strains are building, and the U.S. will likely enter recession in the second half of 2023. By then, Europe will likely be emerging from recession, while China and Emerging Asia may be enjoying a COVID-reopening-inspired recovery. Segments of the inflation basket will soften rapi...

Summary In our view, the balance of demand and supply factors should support oil prices in 2023. Most EM banking systems look better positioned in terms of capital than they were during the Global Financial Crisis. All things considered, we continue to believe that current valuation...

Summary Emerging markets have weathered tightening financial conditions. We now see a relatively good backdrop for EM assets as EM rates peak and China reopens. Stocks added to gains and bond yields fell as markets priced in Federal Reserve rate cuts later in 2023. We don’t think...

Summary For years, analysts have sung the praises of the economic maturity of emerging markets (EM) and the great investment opportunity that they hold. While the economic case is true, as an investment they have been a big dud. Yet, once again analysts are beating the drum and talk...

Summary DGS is a small-cap dividend ETF in emerging markets. It has a nice yield, looks cheap, beats emerging markets benchmarks, but I see 2 major issues. Red flag 1: 44% of asset value is in Taiwan and China. Red flag 2: the share price has lost over 40% in inflation-adjusted ...

Summary Markets may be underestimating the stickiness of inflation and central banks’ determination to beat it - and what that means for growth and corporate earnings potential. We favor fixed income and credit over equities, and investment grade over high yield. Should infla...