SCJ News and Press, iShares MSCI Japan Sm Cap From 11/09/23

2023-11-09 05:59:00 ET Summary Average prices charged for goods and services rose globally at the slowest rate for nearly three years in October. One of the big uncertainties facing the inflation outlook is the impact of changing oil prices, notably in response to geopolitical ris...

2023-11-09 05:37:00 ET Summary Global business activity stalled in October, according to the S&P Global PMI surveys, based on data provided by over 27,000 companies. The headline PMI, covering manufacturing and services across over 40 economies and sponsored by JPMorgan, fell ...

2023-11-08 23:36:00 ET Summary The third quarter was a more favorable environment for active managers in U.S. Large and Small Caps, Japan, Australia, and Canada equities, while being more challenging for Global, Global ex-U.S., Emerging Markets, Europe, UK, and Long/Short managers. ...

2023-11-08 19:05:00 ET Summary The debate over the future of Japan continues. Because of its small footprint, we often forget the oversized role Japan plays in the global economy. Japan is the fourth-largest economy in the world and a major exporter of finished goods. For many...

2023-11-08 14:05:00 ET Summary Global investing is easily accessible through the financial markets. Many investors prefer to stick to companies and industries they are familiar with. But companies that may be considered "American" may be headquartered elsewhere. And even compa...

2023-11-06 14:05:00 ET Summary Developed market (DM) central banks have signaled high-for-longer policy rates. We stay selective in DM equities and prefer international stocks. U.S. stocks bounced 6% last week as 10-year Treasury yields plummeted on the Fed's pause and slowing wag...

2023-11-03 03:35:00 ET Summary Manufacturers worldwide charged more for their goods on average for a third successive month in October, according to the latest PMI surveys compiled by S&P Global and sponsored by JPMorgan. Labour market effect has moderated considerably in rece...

2023-11-03 02:22:00 ET Summary Divergent global growth and the implications for investors. U.S. interest rates: Higher for longer than originally thought? Outlook for investors in an era of uncertainty. Even as the U.S. economy shows its resilience, other global ec...

2023-11-01 04:51:00 ET Summary Early PMI survey data for October from S&P Global showed the major developed economies collectively contracting for a third month. The economic malaise was again led by Europe, with the US notably outperforming as its expansion regained some pois...

2023-10-31 14:50:00 ET Summary Purchasing Managers' Indexes painted a weaker picture for manufacturing in Japan, the eurozone and the UK. The 10-year US Treasury yield continued its roller coaster ride as a wide range of factors contributed to big swings in this key data point. ...