EWY News and Press, iShares Inc MSCI South Korea

2024-07-31 02:50:00 ET Summary Tuesday’s monthly activity data was quite mixed. Strong manufacturing growth and a rebound in equipment spending were expected thanks to semiconductor strength, but sluggish service consumption and construction remain major concerns for n...

2024-07-27 07:01:36 ET Summary The Korea-focused EWY ETF remains one of the best ways to gain exposure to chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix. Potential verification by Nvidia for Samsung’s HBM3E memory will boost EWY’s return. EWY stocks remains attractive value-wi...

2024-07-23 08:04:00 ET Summary Producer prices rose slightly in June, and the market’s attention will be focused on second quarter GDP. If GDP comes in lower than expected, it will complicate the Bank of Korea’s policy decisions, as it will have to decide whether to ...

2024-07-23 05:30:00 ET Summary We’ve seen extraordinary growth in semiconductor exports fuelled by the global tech cycle in many countries across Asia. US demand for AI-related chips is particularly strong. Geopolitical risks could become significant hurdles in the ...

2024-07-17 05:20:00 ET Summary Korea and Taiwan are traditionally often viewed as bellwethers for global trade outlook, given their export-oriented characteristics and their critical roles in the global tech supply chain. Given the explosive AI-driven tech upcycle since 2023, the ...

2024-07-14 08:44:29 ET Summary The closed-end Korea Fund has benefited from a narrowing NAV discount. Expect more of the same ahead of a potentially catalyst-rich next few months. Despite its flaws, KF ticks a lot of boxes as a Korean large-cap play. Broadly speaking...

2024-07-03 05:00:00 ET Summary Korea has been grappling with corporate governance issues for several decades, driven by the concentration of power and opaque business practices. We believe that successful corporate governance reform in Korea will require changes to the tax system,...

2024-06-27 10:31:37 ET More on Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF: VGK: Showing Love For The Anti-Tech Play VGK Vs. QQQ: How Europe's 'GRANOLAS' Could Outperform The US 'Magnificent 7' VGK ETF: Not The Best Time To Enter The Eurozone is looking better for 2H2024 - JPM ...

2024-06-21 04:44:10 ET Summary The S&P 500 index is currently overvalued, with its P/E and CAPE ratios significantly above historical averages, suggesting limited future returns and heightened risk. There are increasing signs of economic weakness, including rising unemployment...

2024-06-11 15:30:55 ET Summary South Korea's economy is recovering after a slowdown caused by a decline in tech exports. The country's equities market is showing signs of improvement. The bounce back in the economy is a positive sign for South Korea's overall economic health. ...