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Investment expert James Craige expresses skepticism about investing in Iran, suggesting it's not a viable option at present, while discussing positioning in surrounding countries and broader Middle East exposure.

Hedge funds are reassessing their investments in emerging markets following the US-Israel strikes on Iran, leading to a decline in EM stocks and currencies as the US dollar experiences a surge.

Citi's analysis suggests that emerging markets are gaining favor among the world's biggest money managers, positioning them as a standout trade for this year.

Emerging markets are experiencing a strong rally in 2026, outperforming US equities as the S&P 500 remains relatively flat amidst volatility in certain sectors.

Retail traders, particularly Gen Z and millennials, are becoming more sophisticated, diversifying their investments and regularly reviewing their portfolios, according to a new survey from eToro.

Hedge funds have made their largest net purchase of Asian stocks in a decade, driven by optimism for AI infrastructure firms, according to Goldman Sachs.

Emerging markets are experiencing a boom, driven by strong profits from Asian chipmakers, a weak dollar, and concerns about US megacap tech stocks.

BlackRock's Rick Rieder is shifting his investment strategy by reducing US credit exposure and increasing emerging market debt holdings, citing favorable valuations and a soft dollar.

Tether expands support for its stablecoin USDT and Tether Gold in Opera's MiniPay wallet, aiming to promote global financial inclusion in emerging markets.

Taiwan has surpassed China in the emerging-markets stock index for the first time in nearly two decades, driven by a surge in AI-related stocks, indicating a shift in market sentiment towards Taiwan's tech sector.

Investors are increasingly betting on Latin American countries that have aligned themselves with the Trump administration, with major firms like T.

Indonesia's emerging market status is under threat due to a potential downgrade by MSCI Inc., which could lead to a significant impact on the country's stock market and financial stability.