iShares MSCI Russia ETF
Latest iShares MSCI Russia ETF News and Updates
Russia’s GDP Is Back to Positive Territory
The recovery of oil prices in the second half of 2016 has helped the Russian economy recover from negative growth in 4Q16.
Why the Ruble Is on the Rise
The recovery of oil prices in the latter half of 2016 has helped the Russian ruble to appreciate along with improved exports.
Russian GDP Continues to Fall, Taiwan’s Export Orders Drop
The Russian economy fell by 0.6% on an annual basis in July—compared to Market expectations of a 1.0% decline and lower than a decline of 0.5% in June.
Russian Consumer Confidence Is on the Rise
Several macroeconomic indicators are suggesting that the Russian (RSX) economy is improving.
How Russia’s Service Activity Looked in December 2017
According to a report by Markit Economics, Russia’s service PMI (purchasing managers’ index) showed a weaker improvement in December as compared to November 2017.
Why Russia’s Service Sector Strengthened in November 2017
Russia’s service sector in November According to a report by Markit Economics, Russia’s service PMI (purchasing managers’ index) showed a solid improvement in November 2017, rising to 57.4 from 53.9 in October. The figure beat the market expectation of 55.0 and marked the highest rise since January 2017. The strong improvement in Russia’s service PMI […]
How Russia’s Services PMI Trended in October 2017
According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Russia Services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) fell in October 2017 as compared to September.
Russia’s Services PMI Improves: A Stronger Business Climate?
The final Russia Services PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) was 55.2 in September 2017 compared to 54.2 in August 2017.
Why Consumer Confidence Improved in Russia in June 2017
Many macroeconomic indicators in Russia (ERUS) are showing signs of improvement in 2017.
How Has the Ruble Performed in July 2017?
The Russian ruble (ERUS) tends to move in line with crude oil prices (USO) (UCO).
Is Russia’s Current Account Deficit in June Temporary?
Russia’s (ERUS) current account recorded a $0.3 billion gap in 2Q17 as compared to a $23.3 billion surplus in the previous quarter and a $2 billion surplus in the same period.
Inflation in Russia Moved away from Target Rate in June 2017
The consumer prices in Russia (ERUS) rose 4.4% on a year-over-year basis in June 2017 following a 4.1% rise in the previous month.
Is Argentina Outperforming Emerging Markets in June 2017?
The Merval Index, Argentina’s benchmark index, has risen about 10.5% so far in 2017 as of June 23.
Is Russia’s Manufacturing Activity Back on Track in May 2017?
The Markit Russia manufacturing PMI increased to 52.4 in May 2017 compared to 50.8 in April 2017.
Russian Economy Gains Traction as Inflation Nears Target
Russia’s central bank recently lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 9.25% in April 2017.
Will Argentina Be Upgraded to an Emerging Market in 2017?
The recent rally in Argentina’s Merval Index (ARGT) reflects improved access to Argentina’s markets with a host of reforms adopted by President Mauricio Macri.
Can Indonesia Remain an Emerging Market Favorite amid Religious Tension?
The Indonesian economy is steadily growing, fueled by strong domestic consumption and efforts by its government to instigate pro-market reforms.
Emerging Market’s Increasing Share in Global Growth and Its Impact
The improved growth in emerging markets was led by a cyclical recovery in Brazil (EWZ) and Russia (ERUS).
How Rising Inflation Is Affecting the Russian Economy
Like Brazil (EWZ), Russia (RUSL) (ERUS) is also struggling with high inflationary pressure. For the September quarter, Russian GDP (gross domestic product) fell 0.57%.