Emerging markets are experiencing a surge in political instability, impacting investments from Latin America to Eastern Europe. Recent events in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Turkey have led to market sell-offs as political risks intensify. This turmoil highlights the underlying vulnerabilities within the asset class, particularly when macroeconomic conditions are strained.
US stocks: US market ends mixed as investors focus on Big Tech earnings
Wall Street closed mixed as investors awaited tech earnings and feared rate hikes. Oil prices fell after President Trump discussed peace talks with Iran. Major