EWY News and Press, iShares Inc MSCI South Korea From 05/20/24

2024-05-20 05:47:00 ET Summary With a 3.9% unemployment rate and still 8.5 million job openings, what is the probability of ongoing elevated wage gains perpetuating second-round inflationary effects (especially in rents and housing)? The fundamental predicament today is Monetary D...

2024-05-16 08:00:00 ET Summary Managers are increasingly focusing on sectors beyond tech that could benefit from the rise in AI in the short term. These include healthcare and consumer companies, which also have more attractive valuations. Globally, managers anticipate an increase...

2024-05-15 13:00:00 ET Summary Michael Kramer discusses the divergences between the equity and bond markets; the US dollar and inflation. He advises retail investors navigate the confusion by focusing on the future of interest rates and setting realistic expectations for equities....

2024-05-07 08:50:00 ET Summary Chinese equities have rebounded, reversing the negative returns recorded in the first quarter. Investor expectations for US interest rate cuts have reset. The Commodities Research Bureau Index of commodity prices rose 7.4% year-to-date through th...

2024-04-30 14:37:33 ET Summary Korea’s ‘value-up’ efforts may have suffered an election setback. But there’s still plenty of room for this value unlocking story to unfold over time. Ultra-low-cost FLKR remains a great vehicle for exposure. Sou...

2024-04-26 11:30:00 ET Summary 5 Seeking Alpha analysts discuss current market trends and give some portfolio advice. Highlighting the versatility of single country ETFs and playing defense within the tech sector. Dissecting two Bitcoin ETFs and emphasizing the value of focusi...

2024-04-20 05:30:00 ET Summary For investors whose portfolios are calculated in US dollars, the Japanese yen is down around 10% versus the greenback. The strong dollar is a direct outcome of the market’s long-overdue realization that US interest rates are likely to stay hig...

2024-04-18 03:28:11 ET Summary iShares MSCI South Korea ETF provides exposure to Korean markets, with a focus on semiconductors dominated by Samsung. DRAM prices are increasing, benefiting Samsung and SK Hynix, even though we are worried about the ongoing glut in semiconductors an...

2024-04-16 07:30:00 ET Summary Five mega forces that are shaping the macroeconomic landscape and demographic divergence is another one of them. The aging of populations will limit how much major economies can produce and grow, leaving governments with less tax revenue to support r...

2024-04-05 08:30:00 ET Summary Export powerhouse South Korea has been navigating global trade shifts well while still expanding its K-wave cultural influence. When it comes to South Korean export prowess, focus tends to fall on the market’s biggest sector - technology - and...