Emerging Markets

Among single-country exchange traded funds, the iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (NASDAQ: QAT) doesn't get a lot of attention, but that changed Monday. QAT, the only U.S.-listed ETF focusing on stocks in Qatar, declined on news the country will depart the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (...

Amid intensifying political volatility, Mexican stocks were battered in November, but some traders are remained devoted to the lone leveraged exchange traded fund tracking stocks in Latin America's second-largest economy. What Happened The Direxion Daily MSCI Mexico Bull 3X Shares (NYSEARCA:...

In a major development for the cannabis industry, South Korea legalized medical marijuana — though with many restrictions. It's the first country in East Asia to legalize weed and only the second Asian country to do so. What Happened South Korea's National Assembly voted on amendments...

Thailand might soon join the list of countries where medical marijuana is legal. The country's legislature has proposed some changes to the law that would include marijuana and a locally-popular plant into a legal category that would allow possession and distribution under certain conditions....

Pinduoduo Inc (NASDAQ: PDD) is the latest Chinese e-commerce sensation in the spotlight due to superlative growth in its three years of existence. Despite the highly consolidated nature of the Chinese e-commerce market, the startup has exhibited enough spine to not only thrive,...

A week after Mexico's Supreme Court ruled an absolute ban on recreational marijuana unconstitutional, the country is following up quickly with legislation. Sen. Olga Sanchez, President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's choice for interior minister, plans to send a bill to the...

India was once considered by some analysts to be a key area of growth for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) but the high price tag of its iPhone is to blame for Cupertino's underperformance in the market, according to Ravi Agrawal, Foreign Policy managing editor and author of "India Connected...

President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are set to meet later this month in Argentina, but investors hoping for a swift resolution to the trade dispute may want to reconsider, according to Nobel Prize winner Michael Spence. Talks Will Continue 'For Some Time' Spence, a...

The global cannabis industry took two big steps forward this week. On Oct. 31, Mexico’s Supreme Court said the laws that ban recreational weed are unconstitutional, essentially opening the door for a potential legalization of pot in the future. The second major development took place across...

Brazil is Latin America's largest economy. As such, it usually commands the most attention among investors evaluating the region's opportunities. Even supposedly diverse Latin America regional exchange traded funds are heavily allocated to Brazil. A ETF takes a unique approach, offering...

While Mexico began Día de Muertos celebrations, the country's Supreme Court offered a gift of epic proportions. The court ruled an absolute ban on the adult use of cannabis is unconstitutional. This doesn’t mean cannabis users south of the border can start lighting up in the...

Nio Inc - ADR (NYSE: NIO), China’s fledgling electric vehicle manufacturer, temporarily surged Monday on news of a potential cut to auto taxes in its home country. The Would-Be Catalyst China’s National Development and Reform Commission proposed a tax abatement to stimulate the nation...

Just in time for Halloween, livestock is back from the dead! Before you go checking your freezer for farm noises, we’re talking about lean hog futures, December contracts for which have climbed 10 percent in the course of a couple weeks to $58 near the end of October. Much of the increased...

Cryptocurrency trading has been a big topic and widely accessible across the Western hemisphere and Asia for a few years now, but when looking at market access and possible new interest potential, Africa has quite a lot growth potential for the cryptocurrency markets. More and more countries in...

Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) have found a solution to one of the best problems a company can have--too much cash. What Happened Over the weekend, Berkshire confirmed previous reports it's investing in One97 Communications, the parent of Indian fintech...