Challenges ahead for this riskier Brazil ETF

Brazil is one of the top 10 global economies, and is richly endowed with a range of basic commodities. Still, the country currently faces significant challenges.
Elevated inflation—amid supply disruptions—has driven up prices for food and other goods. As well, energy costs are up as the… Read More

Tech looks to bounce back from its losses

Many technology stocks has seen strong growth over the past couple of years as the pandemic unfolded. The reasons included: the rapid expansion of productivity and cybersecurity technology as COVID-19 forced many people to work from home, and the shift to online shopping. That pushed… Read More

The outlook for top banks is still strong

Banks and other financial services firms suffered in early 2020 as the pandemic took hold. But most have since bounced back—and many have hit new highs. Meanwhile, once economic activity returns to normal, the best of these should continue to be strong performers. That’s all… Read More

Colombia’s future holds promise but also risks

Despite its decades-long image as a violent, drug-cartel-controlled country, Colombia entered a new phase of stability in 2016 when the government signed a peace accord with the FARC guerilla group.
Since then, the Colombian economy has fared relatively well compared to its peers in South America. The… Read More

Ireland’s low taxes are just one of its appeals

Ireland was once known as the Celtic Tiger for the high economic growth rates it achieved between 1995 and 2007. However, the global financial crisis of 2008 to 2009 set the country back significantly. Growth only returned several years later. Still, the country’s low corporate… Read More

Finland: Tap into its world-leading stocks

Finland has a small but competitive economy. Several of its major companies are among the global leaders in their industries. Meanwhile, despite a relatively old population, the country has coped well with the COVID-19 pandemic and is well-positioned to benefit from a global post-COVID recovery.
Here is… Read More