The current numbers translate into a monthly flow of around $2.5 billion, which is on the upper end of broad market expectations of a monthly flow of $2-2.5 billion hitting the market due to index inclusion. Given the recent commencement of a US monetary easing cycle – which increases the appeal of emerging market assets for global investors – that flow is expected to rise in the next three months.
US stocks end down as Iran launches missiles at Israel; defense shares rise
U.S. stocks dropped, with the Nasdaq losing over 1%, as investors grew cautious after Iran fired missiles at Israel. Energy and defense stocks rose, while