Emerging Markets
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financeTaiwan Surpasses India in Market Value as AI Chip Boom Drives Rally
Taiwan's stock market capitalization hits $4.95 trillion, overtaking India and becoming the world's fifth-largest equity market.
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financeRBI Sells $9.8B as Rupee Plunges 4% in March, Sharpest Drop Since 2019
The Reserve Bank of India intervenes aggressively as the rupee suffers its steepest monthly decline in seven years, driven by the Iran conflict and surging crude prices.
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cryptoCrypto as Banking: 77% of Binance Users Now in Emerging Markets
Emerging markets represent 77% of Binance users, using the platform for savings and payments, replacing traditional banking services.
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financeRecord Demand for Chinese Bonds Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
Foreign investors poured a record $179 billion into Chinese bonds in March, seeking stability amid global conflicts and a de-dollarization trend.
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financeRecord Cash Exodus Fuels $17.4B Inflow to US Equities
Investors shift a record $172.2 billion out of cash, pouring $17.4 billion into US stocks as market sentiment leans toward risk-on despite geopolitical concerns.
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financeBlackRock Eyes US Stocks: Overweight Upgrade Ahead of Earnings
BlackRock Investment Institute revises US equities to overweight, citing strong earnings prospects and contained geopolitical risks. Focus on tech and emerging markets.
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financeJapan Post Insurance Acquires 2.9% Stake in Ashmore
Japan Post Insurance agrees to acquire a 2.9% stake in British wealth manager Ashmore, investing $1 billion in emerging market funds.
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financeFSB Warns Dollar Stablecoins Pose Acute Risk to Emerging Markets
The Financial Stability Board identifies US dollar stablecoins as a growing threat to monetary sovereignty and financial stability in emerging economies, citing currency substitution and weakened policy effectiveness.