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International content
Emerging market (EM) countries are often generalized as all the same and driven by commodity prices. The reality can be very different. Here's what you should know about EM stocks now.
The resilient job market has supported stock gains, but Washington policy has been a primary market driver so far this year.
Israel-Iran hostilities brought a short-term market focus on oil. Longer term, artificial intelligence (AI) electricity needs could create a power shortage, as well as opportunities and risks for investors.
What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world.
Summer re-runs are popular on TV, but a repeat of last August's "yen-carry" market upheaval isn't likely on the schedule. A shift in positioning by investors is one reason.
Market Outlook
Investors may revisit international exposure in their portfolios amidst reduced market reactions to tariff announcements, uncertain U.S. policy and lagging U.S. stock performance.
Trump's tariffs now face a legal battle. Tariffs may be less arbitrary and reduced in severity or duration, but the next steps are complicated and likely to extend uncertainty.
Commentary
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
The shifting change in market leadership to international outperformance may call for a portfolio review to assess overexposure risks.