EWZ

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.

Nu Holdings cut to Neutral at J.P. Morgan amid year's outperformance

J.P. Morgan downgrades Nu Holdings to Neutral from Overweight in a recent note. The stock has rallied 62% year-to-date. The company provides digital-banking services in Brazil and Mexico. NU gapped down 5% minutes after the opening bell.

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

Weekly Commentary: Election On The Brink

Americans fear their country is spiraling out of control following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. This week likely marked the onset of a period of de-risking/deleveraging. The S&P 500 was at record highs in Monday's trading. Doug Noland offers his weekly market commentary.

Notable ETF Outflow Detected - EWZ

Rising Costs And Gloomier Prospects Cast Shadow Over Emerging Market Outlook

Emerging market economic growth was sustained at a solid pace in June, despite easing from the one-year high seen in May. The expansion was led by manufacturing as service sector growth slowed. Manufacturing production rose at the fastest pace since November 2020. Input price inflation climbed to a ten-month-high, driven by rising costs.

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

EWZ: Why It Could Be A Good Time To Invest In Brazil

IShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) could be a good time to invest in Brazil. The economic prospects for Brazil are positive, and the country's stock market performance lags behind its GDP growth. The lowering of Fed rates can stimulate the growth of commodity prices and emerging market stocks. EWZ is a great time to start a Dollar-Cost Averaging plan.