14 stories tagged #emerging markets

  1. Stablecoin Boom Fueled by Emerging Markets, Not Western VCs
    finance

    Stablecoin Boom Fueled by Emerging Markets, Not Western VCs

    Global stablecoin volume hit $28 trillion in 2025, but most founders and capital are in the U.S. and Europe, while real demand is in Nigeria, Argentina, and Brazil.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. South Korean Stocks Plunge, EM Assets Slump for Third Day
    crypto

    South Korean Stocks Plunge, EM Assets Slump for Third Day

    South Korea's KOSPI index fell 5.54%, triggering circuit breakers as semiconductor stocks sank. Emerging market assets extended losses.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Taiwan Surpasses India in Market Value as AI Chip Boom Drives Rally
    finance

    Taiwan 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. RBI Sells $9.8B as Rupee Plunges 4% in March, Sharpest Drop Since 2019
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    RBI 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.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Crypto as Banking: 77% of Binance Users Now in Emerging Markets
    crypto

    Crypto 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Record Demand for Chinese Bonds Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
    finance

    Record 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. Record Cash Exodus Fuels $17.4B Inflow to US Equities
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    Record 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. BlackRock Eyes US Stocks: Overweight Upgrade Ahead of Earnings
    finance

    BlackRock 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.

    3mo ago 1 min read