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Country Risk: My 2024 Data Update

Richard Drury updated his most recent update of country risk for July 2024. He looks at political structure, exposure to war/violence, corruption, and protections for property rights. He argues that a trade-off between democracy and autocracy is more risky for investors. He says a democratic country is more likely to be stable and predictable.

Israel Orders Residents In Southern Gaza To Evacuate On Heels Of Houthi Drone Attack On Tel Aviv

Israel ordered residents in part of Khan Younis, a city in southern Gaza, to evacuate on Monday. The evacuation order extended into an area that Israel had previously designated a humanitarian zone. Israel's military says Hamas has used the zone to launch rockets at Israel. Israel also struck Houthi military installations in Yemen on Saturday.

Weekly Report: what happened at EIS last week (0715-0719)?

Israel strikes Yemeni port in response to Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv

U.S. Secretary Of State Blinken Says Believe U.S. Is Driving Towards Goal Line On Getting Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement; Question Now Is Finishing Negotiation Of Some Critical Details; Have An Agreement To Framework Biden Put Out By Israel And Hamas

Israeli Forces Intensify Attacks In Gaza, Southern Lebanon Ahead Of Netanyahu's Visit To US Congress

Israeli forces intensified their operations in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, targeting historic refugee camps and Gaza City in the north. At least 21 people were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City. The Israeli parliament rejected the creation of a Palestinian state in a vote on Wednesday. A Hezbollah commander was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. The U.S. Announced sanctions on Houthi affiliates in the Red Sea.

EIS: A Strong Israel Fund

IShares MSCI Israel ETF offers exposure to the Israeli equity market, focusing on the Tech and Health Care sectors. The EIS ETF holds a concentrated yet diversified basket of Israeli companies, with heavy exposure to Information Technology and Financials sectors. EIS has outperformed the VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA)

Weekly Report: what happened at EIS last week (0708-0712)?