image

Best 15 Market Yesterday

CountryChangePct
BAHRAIN5.98
TUNISIA3.75
KUWAIT3.62
MEXICO3.32
BRAZIL2.71
PERU2.46
MOROCCO2.44
ARGENTINA2.28
ARGENTINA2.13
PHILIPPINES2.08
SWEDEN2.00
TURKEY2.00
SAUDI ARABIA DOMESTIC2.00
EGYPT1.91
ROMANIA1.89

Worst 15 Market Yesterday

CountryChangePct
KAZAKHSTAN-3.68
INDONESIA-1.65
JAMAICA-1.65
ZIMBABWE-1.35
INDIA-1.17
PORTUGAL-1.02
LEBANON-1.01
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-0.80
BOTSWANA-0.77
CHINA-0.71
SOUTH AFRICA-0.70
SRI LANKA-0.64
GHANA-0.63
MOROCCO-0.60
FINLAND-0.58

Best 10 Market Last Year

CountryChangePct
BRAZIL112.73
BRAZIL109.44
PERU83.16
PERU80.92
RUSSIA78.32
RUSSIA60.33
ZIMBABWE60.12
ZIMBABWE58.37
UKRAINE57.96
UKRAINE54.61

Worst 10 Market Last Year

CountryChangePct
GHANA-31.96
GHANA-31.49
NIGERIA-25.54
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA-25.30
BOTSWANA-23.66
NIGERIA-23.15
BOTSWANA-22.60
ISRAEL-20.71
ISRAEL-20.14
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA-19.85

Country USD Yields and Week Changes

CountryAverage YieldYield Average WkChange % pts
Gabon7.900.40
Ghana8.390.35
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)6.950.33
Angola10.190.24
Zambia9.090.22
Serbia4.070.21
Ecuador8.230.19
Croatia (Hrvatska)3.980.18
Hungary3.620.16
Ukraine8.310.15
Iraq9.080.14
Ethiopia8.100.14
Tunisia6.520.13
Dominican Republic6.010.11
Azerbaijan5.290.11
Romania3.920.11
Poland3.040.10
Colombia4.200.10
India4.070.09
Slovak Republic2.660.09
Philippines3.170.09
Egypt6.200.08
China3.110.08
Chile3.450.08
Oman4.720.07
Lithuania2.870.07
Mexico5.180.07
Malaysia3.620.06
Peru4.060.06
Panama3.680.06
South Africa4.930.05
Kazakhstan4.650.05
Paraguay5.910.04
Jordan6.420.04
Brazil5.250.03
Indonesia4.340.03
Russian Federation4.320.03
Uruguay4.620.01
Jamaica6.270.01
United States0.780.01
Turkey5.840.00
El Salvador8.300.00
Argentina6.800.00
Lebanon6.48-0.01
Trinidad and Tobago4.58-0.02
Mongolia7.35-0.03
Sri Lanka5.75-0.04
Vietnam4.64-0.06
Kenya7.41-0.09
Pakistan4.88-0.09
Costa Rica6.67-0.16
Morocco3.56-0.17
Venezuela23.10-0.63

Chart: Some of the larger GEM Funds - a lot smaller these days vs. 2007 peaks

Source: ML

Download file in Power Point

Market Comment  Political & Economic News   Today's Economic Events   Today's Stock Results   Recent ML Reports  

Key Comment





Best since the start of the week among various stock markets were BAHRAIN +5.97%, TUNISIA +4.84%, MEXICO +4.48%, ARGENTINA +4.46%, BRAZIL +4.12%, KUWAIT +3.61%, PERU +3.31%, TURKEY +3.01%, MOROCCO +2.45%, ROMANIA +2.28%,

While worst since the start of the week among various stock markets were KAZAKHSTAN -3.68%, KAZAKHSTAN -3.15%, INDONESIA -1.65%, JAMAICA -1.65%, INDONESIA -1.39%, ZIMBABWE -1.35%, LEBANON -1.25%, INDIA -1.17%, JAMAICA -0.99%, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -0.80%,

News

Best 10 Market Since the begining of the week


BAHRAIN
  • Leadership congratulates US President Trump/.../
  • Bahrain's prime minister leaves hospital/.../
  • GCC banks to face challenges from weak economic growth/...//...//...//...//...//.../
    TUNISIA
  • Tackling the important issues: Tunisian President denies he is .../.../
  • Tunisia's prime minister vows to arrest repatriated jihadis amid .../.../
  • Moodys Pressure on Tunisian banks to remain amid significant .../...//...//...//...//...//.../
    MEXICO
  • Mexico president says seeks to preserve tariff-free NAFTA trade/.../
  • Donald Trump conferring with Israeli prime minister, Mexican .../.../
  • Mexicos economic growth likely to have accelerated to 25 pct in .../.../
  • Ford cancels plan for $1.6bn plant in Mexico after Trump criticism/.../
  • Half of China's population now uses the internet on a mobile device/.../
  • Mexico exports berries to more than 70 countries/...//.../
  • Mexico Debt Outlook Negative, S&P Downgrade Says/.../
    ARGENTINA
  • Why Argentina's Macri Could Have a Rockier Year in 2017/.../
  • At Davos, Ministers Call on G20 to Aim for Inclusive Growth, Reject .../.../
  • Why Argentina's Macri Could Have a Rockier Year in 2017/...//.../
  • Investment drives Latin America's Southern Cone – World Finance/...//...//.../
  • Argentina's debt bonanza buys time, raises risks/.../
    BRAZIL
  • LT--Brazil-Plane Crash-Supreme Court/.../
  • Brazil says Greek ambassador murdered by wife's policeman lover/.../
  • How Oil and Primary Exports Impact Brazil's Economic Fortunes/.../
  • BRAZIL'S INVESTMENT IN FOREIGN TOURISM PAYS OFF IN THE .../.../
  • Yahsat's Mahmood on Brazil, Africa, Facebook and future satellites/.../
  • Brazil's Neoliberal U-Turn: Wishful Thinking in the Face of Class .../...//.../
  • Brazil's debt to climb further in coming years: official/.../
    KUWAIT
  • Donald Trump sworn in as 45th US president/.../
  • NATO marks closer ties with Gulf partners, opens new centre in Kuwait/.../
  • Albanian Development Fund thanks Kuwait for contributions .../.../
  • BSE IPO opens, 3% shares lapped up within first hour/...//...//...//.../
  • Россия погасила советские долги перед Кувейтом/.../
    PERU
  • Peru to work with China, others on TPP alternative - president/.../
  • Push to save Pacific Rim trade deal after US exits TPP pact/.../
  • CORRECTED-Peru 2016 economic growth likely 'somewhat under .../...//...//...//.../
  • Mooers super expects drop in town taxes/...//.../
    TURKEY
  • Theresa May to meet Turkey's President Erdogan/.../
  • May to meet Turkish President, PM on Saturday/.../
  • Turkey's economic growth to continue: OECD Report/.../
  • The Banking Outlook for Turkey/.../
  • China's internet users grew in 2016 by the size of Ukraine's .../...//.../
  • Turkey's budget deficit for 2016 less than forecast/...//.../
    MOROCCO
  • Gambia: Morocco offers President Jammeh conditional asylum/.../
  • Moroccan prime minister visits Mauritania despite politician's .../.../
  • Investment Incentives to Promote Economic Development in .../...//...//...//...//...//.../
    ROMANIA
  • Romanian referendum looms with president and government at odds/.../
  • Romania gets new prime minister/.../
  • Romania Q3 Economic Growth Eases As Estimated/...//...//...//...//...//.../

    Worst 10 Market Since Begining of the Week


    KAZAKHSTAN
  • Kazakh president 'invests hope' on improvment in Syrian situation/.../
  • Syria peace talks begin in Kazakhstan with Russia taking centre stage/.../
  • Developing Aktobe Region – Investing in Kazakhstan's Future .../...//...//...//...//...//.../
    KAZAKHSTAN
  • Kazakh president 'invests hope' on improvment in Syrian situation/.../
  • Syria peace talks begin in Kazakhstan with Russia taking centre stage/.../
  • Developing Aktobe Region – Investing in Kazakhstan's Future .../...//...//...//...//...//.../
    INDONESIA
  • Indonesian President instructs authorities to prepare early for forest .../.../
  • Australia open to China and Indonesia joining TPP after US pulls out/.../
  • Household Consumption Remains Key Engine Economic Growth .../.../
  • Seoul, Jakarta develop ideas for 'smart city'/.../
  • Could US withdrawal from TPP have a silver lining for developing .../...//.../
  • Budget Deficit of Indonesia Under Control Thanks to Tax Amnesty/.../
  • Indonesia Inc looks to refinance debt onshore as dollar rises/.../
    JAMAICA
  • Former Moravian president and VP arrested in sex scandal/.../
  • Minister Baron Meets Jamaica Prime Minister/.../
  • Union leader believes Jamaica can achieve more rapid economic .../...//.../
  • Jamaica to lobby WHO over recruitment of nurses/...//.../
  • Fitch: Jamaica Budget Shows Broad Fiscal Policy Continuity/...//.../
    INDONESIA
  • Indonesian President instructs authorities to prepare early for forest .../.../
  • Australia open to China and Indonesia joining TPP after US pulls out/.../
  • Household Consumption Remains Key Engine Economic Growth .../.../
  • Seoul, Jakarta develop ideas for 'smart city'/.../
  • Could US withdrawal from TPP have a silver lining for developing .../...//.../
  • Budget Deficit of Indonesia Under Control Thanks to Tax Amnesty/.../
  • Indonesia Inc looks to refinance debt onshore as dollar rises/.../
    ZIMBABWE
  • Malema To Mugabe: Grandpa It's Enough/.../
  • Malema To Mugabe: Grandpa It's Enough/.../
  • World Bank optimistic about Zimbabwe economic growth/...//.../
  • Zim response to climate change will determine economic direction/...//.../
  • Zimbabwe budget can surpass $10 billion/...//.../
    LEBANON
  • Lebanese president says ties with Saudi Arabia on the mend after visit/.../
  • UNIFIL Force Commander Major-General Beary meets newly .../.../
  • Eric Milliron: Mt. Lebanon economic development officer/...//.../
  • Work underway for sustainable water supply system in Beirut/...//...//...//.../
    INDIA
  • US President Donald Trump to speak to PM Modi as India hopes to .../.../
  • Donald Trump Set to Call Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi/.../
  • IMF cuts India's GDP growth forecast to 6.6% on note ban woes/.../
  • World Gold Council sees India investment demand at 250-300 .../.../
  • Despite the Hype, India Is Not the New China... Yet/.../
  • India's exports rise 6% in December; trade deficit shrinks sharply/.../
  • Cash-ban distress leaves scant room for India budget giveaways/.../
  • Biggest Investors Buy Record India Debt After Military Offensive/.../
    JAMAICA
  • Former Moravian president and VP arrested in sex scandal/.../
  • Minister Baron Meets Jamaica Prime Minister/.../
  • Union leader believes Jamaica can achieve more rapid economic .../...//.../
  • Jamaica to lobby WHO over recruitment of nurses/...//.../
  • Fitch: Jamaica Budget Shows Broad Fiscal Policy Continuity/...//.../
    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
  • Emirates' Dubai-Athens-New York flight violates US aviation .../.../
  • Republic Day 2017: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives chief .../.../
  • UAE injects US$400 million into Sudan central bank/.../
  • Pakistan stays upbeat on UAE's investment pledge/...//...//...//...//.../

    Econ Events Today



    Econ Events Yesterday


    Results and Dividends

    Companies Reported Yesterday Include:

    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    United Microelectronics CorpTAIWANInformation Technology1/23/2017
    China Life Insurance Co Ltd/TaiwanTAIWANFinancials1/23/2017
    Unimicron Technology CorpTAIWANInformation Technology1/23/2017
    Bashinformsvyaz PJSCRUSSIATelecommunication Services1/23/2017
    Bashinformsvyaz PJSCRUSSIATelecommunication Services1/23/2017
    DiGi.Com BhdMALAYSIATelecommunication Services1/23/2017
    Halliburton CoUNITED STATESEnergy1/23/2017
    SGS SASWITZERLANDIndustrials1/23/2017

    Companies that will report Today:

    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Nidec CorpJAPANIndustrials1/24/2017
    Baker Hughes IncUNITED STATESEnergy1/24/2017
    CA IncUNITED STATESInformation Technology1/24/2017
    Canadian National Railway CoCANADAIndustrials1/24/2017
    Capital One Financial CorpUNITED STATESFinancials1/24/2017
    Cree IncUNITED STATESInformation Technology1/24/2017
    Delta Air Lines IncUNITED STATESIndustrials1/24/2017
    EI du Pont de Nemours & CoUNITED STATESMaterials1/24/2017
    Discover Financial ServicesUNITED STATESFinancials1/24/2017
    DR Horton IncUNITED STATESConsumer Discretionary1/24/2017
    Danaher CorpUNITED STATESHealth Care1/24/2017
    Dover CorpUNITED STATESIndustrials1/24/2017
    Freeport-McMoRan IncUNITED STATESMaterials1/24/2017
    Fifth Third BancorpUNITED STATESFinancials1/24/2017
    Intuitive Surgical IncUNITED STATESHealth Care1/24/2017
    Kimberly-Clark CorpUNITED STATESConsumer Staples1/24/2017
    Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services LtdINDIAFinancials1/24/2017
    3M CoUNITED STATESIndustrials1/24/2017
    Metro IncCANADAConsumer Staples1/24/2017
    Navient CorpUNITED STATESFinancials1/24/2017
    Parker-Hannifin CorpUNITED STATESIndustrials1/24/2017
    Koninklijke Philips NVNETHERLANDSIndustrials1/24/2017
    SAP SEGERMANYInformation Technology1/24/2017
    Travelers Cos Inc/TheUNITED STATESFinancials1/24/2017
    Total System Services IncUNITED STATESInformation Technology1/24/2017
    VMware IncUNITED STATESInformation Technology1/24/2017
    Verizon Communications IncUNITED STATESTelecommunication Services1/24/2017

    Ex Div Stocks yesterday:

    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    United Microelectronics CorpTAIWANInformation Technology7/3/2017
    China Life Insurance Co Ltd/TaiwanTAIWANFinancials#N/A N/A
    Unimicron Technology CorpTAIWANInformation Technology7/20/2017
    Bashinformsvyaz PJSCRUSSIATelecommunication Services#N/A N/A
    Bashinformsvyaz PJSCRUSSIATelecommunication Services#N/A N/A
    DiGi.Com BhdMALAYSIATelecommunication Services2/23/2017
    Halliburton CoUNITED STATESEnergy2/27/2017
    SGS SASWITZERLANDIndustrials3/20/2017

    Ex Div Stocks Today:

    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Nidec CorpJAPANIndustrials9/27/2017
    Baker Hughes IncUNITED STATESEnergy2/27/2017
    CA IncUNITED STATESInformation Technology2/21/2017
    Canadian National Railway CoCANADAIndustrials3/3/2017
    Capital One Financial CorpUNITED STATESFinancials2/9/2017
    Cree IncUNITED STATESInformation Technology#N/A N/A
    Delta Air Lines IncUNITED STATESIndustrials2/8/2017
    EI du Pont de Nemours & CoUNITED STATESMaterials2/13/2017
    Discover Financial ServicesUNITED STATESFinancials2/7/2017
    DR Horton IncUNITED STATESConsumer Discretionary2/10/2017
    Danaher CorpUNITED STATESHealth Care3/21/2017
    Dover CorpUNITED STATESIndustrials2/23/2017
    Freeport-McMoRan IncUNITED STATESMaterials1/12/2017
    Fifth Third BancorpUNITED STATESFinancials3/29/2017
    Intuitive Surgical IncUNITED STATESHealth Care#N/A N/A
    Kimberly-Clark CorpUNITED STATESConsumer Staples3/8/2017
    Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services LtdINDIAFinancials#N/A N/A
    3M CoUNITED STATESIndustrials2/15/2017
    Metro IncCANADAConsumer Staples2/15/2017
    Navient CorpUNITED STATESFinancials3/1/2017
    Parker-Hannifin CorpUNITED STATESIndustrials2/7/2017
    Koninklijke Philips NVNETHERLANDSIndustrials5/15/2017
    SAP SEGERMANYInformation Technology5/11/2017
    Travelers Cos Inc/TheUNITED STATESFinancials3/9/2017
    Total System Services IncUNITED STATESInformation Technology3/14/2017
    VMware IncUNITED STATESInformation Technology#N/A N/A
    Verizon Communications IncUNITED STATESTelecommunication Services4/5/2017

    Our Recent Research Reports

  • 2017-01-23 ML Fixed Income Weekly
  • 2017-01-23 ML Weekly
  • 2017-01-21 ML Fund Atlas
  • 2017-01-20 ML Morning Meeting
  • 2017-01-20 ML Index Atlas - Best Momentum Plays
  • 2017-01-19 Financial Infrastructure Cos Index
  • 2017-01-19 ML OrientRay Global Energy Index
  • 2017-01-19 Emerging Market High Dividend Index

    Recent Chart Art

    Some of the larger GEM Funds - a lot smaller these days vs. 2007 peaks

    Download file in Power Point    		Results of some of the larger quant or quasi quant funds

    Download file in Power Point    		Quant Fund Results (from Tom Rosen)

    Download file in Power Point
    Assets of Quant Funds by Objective

    Download file in Power Point    		Quant Funds By Type of Fund

    Download file in Power Point    		US Govt Bond Yield is a notch higher last week

    Download file in Power Point
    Cross Country Capex Growth 2017

    Download file in Power Point    		GEM Total Inflows Last Month

    Download file in Power Point    		Country Rankings by PEG Metric

    Download file in Power Point