FLBR News and Press, Franklin FTSE Brazil From 10/21/23

2023-10-21 08:30:00 ET Summary The US dollar had a mixed performance last week despite geopolitical tensions and strong US economic data. The Dollar Index fell by almost 0.5%, its biggest weekly loss in three months. Gold rallied 2.5% and oil prices surged, while the Dollar In...

2023-10-20 06:30:00 ET Summary Fed Chair Powell's dovish comments suggest a high bar to another rate hike, capping the 10-year yield and allowing foreign currencies to recover against the dollar. Gold and WTI crude oil prices continue to rise for the fourth consecutive session. ...

2023-10-19 07:00:00 ET Summary The US dollar strengthened as North American participants entered the market, despite the deteriorating conditions in the Middle East. The strength of the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen reflected the safe haven bid seen in gold and oil. The Aus...

2023-10-19 04:48:00 ET Summary The VanEck Emerging Markets Fund slightly outperformed MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index on the quarter-to-date basis ending September 30, 2023. On a sector level, Consumer Staples, Financials and Health Care contributed to relative perfo...

2023-10-18 07:15:00 ET Summary US economic data surprises to the upside, but dollar's initial gains are pared and Dollar Index finishes slightly lower. Heightened tensions in the Middle East lead to a rally in oil prices and a jump in gold prices. Safe haven buying in foreign ...

2023-10-14 09:45:00 ET Summary The markets were impacted by two shocks last week: the war in Israel and the continued deluge of US Treasury supply. The focus on the US economy shifts from prices to the real sector, with data expected to show a loss of economic momentum in Q3. ...

2023-10-12 07:00:00 ET Summary The dollar is mixed against G10 currencies ahead of the CPI report, while the Russian ruble strengthens due to new capital controls. Gold continues to recover, reaching its highest level in over two weeks. Mainland stocks in China rally after the...

2023-10-11 08:20:00 ET Summary The dollar's recent pullback continues, but momentum is slowing ahead of the US CPI report. Gold is extending its recovery and is above $1870, with the next target around $1880. The rally in bonds is continuing, with the 10-year US Treasury yield...

2023-10-09 23:35:00 ET Summary While China’s recovery will aid trade and benefit other emerging markets (EMs), at a sector level, local, consumption-driven growth will remain a core theme for many EM economies. Economic growth in EMs has shown signs of improvement, but the ...

2023-10-07 03:31:00 ET Summary Global economic growth remained largely stalled for a second consecutive month in September, according to the S&P Global PMI surveys, based on data provided by over 27,000 companies. Global business activity growth remained largely stalled for a ...