The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is one of the most popular indices that track emerging markets. The index gives exposure to represents 846 large and mid cap stocks from 24 emerging markets. Many products such as ETFs and mutual funds use this index as a benchmark. For example, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF(EEM) which has over …
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Energy companies are back in focus these days as crude oil prices soar. With some OPEC cartel members trying to lift and maintain prices at $100 per barrel, oil is bound to be volatile and could head higher from current levels. Even at lower prices energy firms have been making the same profits as they …
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Forbes magazine publishes the popular Forbes Global 500 list of firms each year. The following is the list for 2017: Source: Forbes Download: Forbes Global 500 list for 2017 (in Excel)
The Original Silk Road in China linked the country with many countries extending all the way to the Mediterranean reaching Rome and beyond in Europe. The road network enabled vibrant trade of goods such as silk, spices, wood, paper and other products between many countries enabling China to be a major power thousands of years …
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The Brazilian Bovespa Index has recovered strongly since the lows reached recently in 2016. The index reached below the 40,000 in early 2016. Since then it has soared and reached to close at 85,824 yesterday – more than doubling in value. In 2017, the Bovespa was one of the top performing indices in the world. …