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July 28, 2017

Best 15 Markets Yesterday

CountryChangePct
BELGIUM3.52
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO2.91
ESTONIA2.40
JAMAICA2.29
NIGERIA2.02
COLOMBIA1.78
TURKEY1.60
TAIWAN1.44
SERBIA1.40
HUNGARY1.31
RUSSIA1.29
BANGLADESH1.15
FINLAND1.14
KOREA1.07
LEBANON1.00

Worst 15 Markets Yesterday

CountryChangePct
EGYPT-2.02
GREECE-1.92
PORTUGAL-0.89
ARGENTINA-0.71
BOTSWANA-0.62
ISRAEL-0.61
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA-0.53
BAHRAIN-0.50
SAUDI ARABIA DOMESTIC-0.44
SWEDEN-0.40
GERMANY-0.37
PAKISTAN-0.31
VIETNAM-0.30
BULGARIA-0.27
POLAND-0.27

Best 10 Markets YTD

CountryChangePct
ZIMBABWE55.94
NIGERIA44.86
AUSTRIA42.04
GHANA39.70
JAMAICA39.02
POLAND38.01
TURKEY37.73
BULGARIA37.01
KOREA35.78
KAZAKHSTAN35.47

Worst 10 Markets YTD

CountryChangePct
OMAN-19.20
RUSSIA-12.63
PAKISTAN-10.37
LEBANON-6.91
QATAR-5.69
BOTSWANA-3.87
JORDAN-0.01
SAUDI ARABIA DOMESTIC1.50
TUNISIA4.23
BANGLADESH5.33

Best 10 Markets Last 12 months

CountryChangePct
ZIMBABWE115.64
BULGARIA77.35
AUSTRIA66.05
JAMAICA62.96
GREECE44.00
POLAND41.95
HUNGARY41.70
NIGERIA40.23
KAZAKHSTAN38.30
SPAIN34.94

Worst 10 Markets Last 12 months

CountryChangePct
OMAN-19.04
BOTSWANA-19.01
EGYPT-12.70
ISRAEL-9.48
PHILIPPINES-8.61
QATAR-5.66
VIETNAM-4.51
JORDAN-0.60
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO0.31
MALAYSIA0.77

Country USD Yields and Week Changes

CountryAverage YieldYield Average WkChange % pts
Mongolia6.510.37
Argentina6.540.22
Romania3.500.18
Lebanon6.420.17
Croatia (Hrvatska)3.350.16
Serbia3.270.14
Hungary3.220.14
Poland2.670.12
El Salvador8.330.12
Chile2.890.12
Lithuania2.390.11
Zambia7.840.11
Panama3.500.10
Sri Lanka5.530.09
Peru3.770.09
China2.990.09
India3.640.08
Turkey4.950.08
Slovak Republic2.360.07
Mexico4.470.07
South Africa5.030.07
Kazakhstan4.850.07
Indonesia3.990.06
Colombia4.010.06
Philippines3.280.05
Dominican Republic5.240.05
Uruguay4.060.04
Morocco3.310.04
Tunisia6.420.04
Bolivia4.750.04
Paraguay5.330.04
Brazil5.100.04
Costa Rica6.080.04
Malaysia3.270.03
Jamaica5.720.03
Ukraine7.630.02
Jordan5.820.00
United States1.220.00
Trinidad and Tobago4.83-0.01
Iraq8.09-0.02
Oman4.82-0.02
Vietnam3.96-0.03
Pakistan4.86-0.04
Russian Federation4.03-0.04
Azerbaijan5.30-0.06
Ethiopia6.84-0.07
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)6.39-0.09
Gabon6.89-0.09
Ghana7.64-0.12
Senegal6.11-0.12
Egypt6.22-0.15
Angola8.62-0.15
Kenya6.49-0.16
Nigeria6.94-0.17
Ecuador9.19-0.41
Venezuela27.11-0.59

Chart: Gold Mining Stocks Select List Best and Worst YTD

Gold is up 9% YTD - an interesting story this year

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Comment

Weekly performance is between 2017-07-27 and 2017-07-21

Best global markets week to date FM (FRONTIER MARKETS) +1.96%, EFM ASIA +1.07%, EM (EMERGING MARKETS) +0.83%,

While worst global markets week to date EM LATIN AMERICA -0.10%, USA 0.12%, EUROPE 0.64%,
  • US equities volatility gauge eyes record closing low
  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq close lower after tech's reversal from record ...
  • Asia equities climb as emerging markets gain
  • Artificial knee maker Smith & Nephew boosted by emerging markets
  • China stocks gain, Shanghai up for 6th week on solid data, reform ...
  • Opinion: The great fall of China stocks is near
  • European equities lean on earnings to revive rally
  • Stock News Update – European equities broadly gain; US indices ...
  • Goldman Sachs: 'Cautiously optimistic' on oil prices as supply ...
  • Oil Prices Advance on Momentum From Recent Inventory Declines
  • Steel Price Forecast, June 2017: Steel Stocks Climb
  • Turkey receives higher flat steel price offers from Russia, Ukraine
  • Gold rate per gram: Check out current gold price per gram
  • Gold Price Chart: Find all the latest gold rate chart and news

    Best since the start of the week among various stock markets were GHANA +9.84%, NIGERIA +8.43%, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO +8.19%, JAMAICA +4.95%, BELGIUM +4.77%, KUWAIT +4.60%, AUSTRIA +4.44%, SERBIA +2.97%, ESTONIA +2.85%, NORWAY +2.50%,

    While worst since the start of the week among various stock markets were GREECE -4.56%, BOTSWANA -2.23%, EGYPT -2.02%, UKRAINE -1.79%, PORTUGAL -1.62%, ARGENTINA -1.21%, SAUDI ARABIA DOMESTIC -1.19%, MEXICO -0.93%, SWITZERLAND -0.86%, ROMANIA -0.82%,

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    Chose Your Country

    Best 10 Market Since the begining of the week


    GHANA 9.84


  • Q&A: Tunisia's Youssef Chahed on Building a Democracy That ...
  • Government finding solutions to illegal migration – President
  • Ghana: Justice Denied Justice - the Sad Story of Justice Quartey's ...
  • Ghana's spending cuts bode serious consequences for economic ...
  • Ghana's Investment Future in the Hands of All
  • Men's role in quality family life crucial— Discussants at Male ...
  • GEPA targets $ 10bn exports by 2021
  • Economy of Ghana : Budget review to be presented next week
  • Ghana's debt stock hits ¢137 billion - BOG

    NIGERIA 8.43


  • Nigeria's President Buhari 'expected back from UK within two weeks'
  • Sweden prime minister reshuffles cabinet over data scandal
  • Nigeria: IMF - Nigeria's Economic Growth to Overtake South Africa ...
  • Elumelu: All Arms of Govt Must Collaborate to Make Nigeria ...
  • Nigeria's population growth rate unsustainable – FG
  • Experts warn tanker earnings face a long road to recovery
  • Nigeria: Budget - Our Revenues Can't Deliver Essential Services ...
  • DMO: Nigeria's Debt Burden Indicators May Deteriorate Without ...
    Companies that will report Today:
    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Diamond Bank PLCNIGERIAFinancials7/28/2017

    TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 8.19


  • Decision day September 28
  • Rowley: CLF lands in Tobago evaluated, acquired at fair price *
  • Forewarned, forearmed
  • Grenada celebrate 43 years of Independence
  • Once a Caribbean Success Story, Trinidad and Tobago Faces an ...
  • Gateway City/Trend: Fastest-growing trade partners rich with surprises
  • Trinidad And Tobago Budget Hikes Taxes
  • S&P: Trinidad & Tobago long-term ratings lowered on higher debt ...

    JAMAICA 4.95


  • Connecticut man asks Trump to halt imminent deportation to Jamaica
  • Gov't to review Jamaica's foreign policy - Holness
  • Briefing | Income inequality bad for economic growth
  • JAMPRO and BOJ Governor promotes Jamaica in London
  • Health, productivity improved with no-fee policy - IDB study
  • Jamaica rum exports projected to grow
  • Property tax: what's the problem?
  • Jamaica must 'grow its way' out of debt problems

    BELGIUM 4.77


  • China has been the fastest growing economy all my life, but is that ...
  • Former President of Ecuador Correa, Before Leaving for Belgium ...
  • Fighting famine: Alexander De Croo grants 10.5 million EUR for ...
  • State aid: Commission requires Belgium and France to put an end to ...
  • Steady growth anticipated for aluminium
  • India's Dream Jobs
  • China has been the fastest growing economy all my life, but is that ...
  • Belgian budget talks collapse, straining center-right coalition
  • Banks that deal EU government debt may be forced to leave London ...
    Companies Reported Yesterday Include:
    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NVBELGIUMConsumer Staples7/27/2017

    Companies that will report Today:
    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Umicore SABELGIUMMaterials7/28/2017

    KUWAIT 4.60


  • Why Twitter won't ban President Donald Trump
  • Kuwaiti FM urges int'l community to end Israeli "criminal" actions in ...
  • ME growth to dive as Saudi economy slows: IMF
  • It's in the DNA
  • The Man Using His Influence To Empower Kuwait's Youth
  • Today in Kuwait's history
  • Kuwait's government finances to remain in surplus
  • Kuwait's debut sovereign bond sale draws more than $20bn in ...

    AUSTRIA 4.44


  • World peace moot in city this year
  • 'Don't THREATEN us' EU in chaos as Italy launches FURIOUS attack ...
  • Think tanks raise economic growth forecasts for Austria
  • Austria: The up-and-coming early-stage investment capital of Europe
  • Growing immigration will 'keep Austria young'
  • Austria aims to boost wine exports
  • Austrian central bank cuts GDP growth forecasts for 2016, 2017
  • Moody's changes outlook on Austria's Aaa rating to negative from ...

    SERBIA 2.97


  • Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with President of Serbia ...
  • Serbia's new prime minister is the country's first female and openly ...
  • Serbia's financial system "stable despite external risks"
  • Serbia Champions Early Childhood Development: 17000 Additional ...
  • Serbian population shrinks by nearly 400000 over ten years
  • Serbian c-bank expects 3% GDP growth in 2017
  • Serbia posts 33 bln dinars (275 mln euro) budget surplus in H1 - fin ...
  • "Croatian economy has advantage over Serbia's thanks to EU"

    ESTONIA 2.85


  • Estonian president to EU: It's payback time
  • Trump's 'Clear' NATO Pledge Reassures Estonia's Prime Minister
  • Economist: Estonia may never catch up with Finland
  • Lido to open 3rd restaurant in Tallinn
  • Three challenges to Estonia's development at the age of migration ...
  • Exports increase by 15, imports by 14 percent in May
  • Estonia passes 2017 record level budget spending to bolster defense
  • Foreign policy roundup: Jim Mattis claims Syria heeded US ...

    NORWAY 2.50


  • Norway rates should stay low despite higher economic growth: IMF
  • Norway considers bid for 2022 Tour de France grand départ
  • Oil and the battle for Norway's soul
  • Norway rates should stay low despite higher economic growth: IMF
  • PPA signed for Mozambique's first solar power plant
  • The 17 most inclusive cities in Europe
  • Crude Oil: Signals That Demand Is Picking Up
  • NEITI condemns 102% withdrawal from excess crude account
  • Energy sector putting strain on Norwegian economy
    Companies Reported Yesterday Include:
    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Statoil ASANORWAYEnergy7/27/2017

    Worst 10 Market Since Begining of the Week


    GREECE -4.56


  • New Turkish Provocations Against Aircraft Carrying Greek President
  • Greece raises €3bn in first bond sale for three years
  • S&P's “Improved” Outlook On Greece: GDP Growth, Mountains Of ...
  • Why someone should be investing in the Greek Tourism industry today
  • Greece's Population to Shrink by 1.2 Million Until 2034
  • Greek exports suffer decline in 2016
  • Greek Jan-June govt budget surplus beats target on lower spending
  • UPDATE: US dominates new money portion of Greece's debt sale

    BOTSWANA -2.23


  • Botswana: Khama Recommits to Arts
  • Botswana should not bow to Chinese pressure over Dalai Lama
  • Botswana's Economic Miracle
  • 2017 Private Business Awards
  • IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with ...
  • Botswana's Diamond Exports Rise
  • Budget 2017/18: Govt's behemoth job creation task
  • Shrenuj Nears Debt Deal to Ease Liquidity Crisis

    EGYPT -2.02


  • Egypt's President Forms National Council to Fight Terrorism
  • Egypt looks into establishing brokerage companies union in Jordan ...
  • Egypt's economic growth to pick up slightly this fiscal year: Poll
  • African Markets - Factors to watch on July 17
  • CAPMAS: Egypt population reaches 93.33 million
  • 36% increase in chemical exports in H1 2017 - Daily News Egypt
  • Egypt's Budget, Energy Price Rises Show Fiscal Commitment
  • The 23 countries with the highest levels of debt to GDP

    UKRAINE -1.79


  • Ukraine president strips one-time ally Saakashvili of citizenship
  • Russian Prankster Convinced Rick Perry He Was Speaking to ...
  • IT sectors of Canada and Ukraine poised to benefit from free-trade ...
  • UKRAINIANJOURNAL
  • Amid War, Ukraine's Population Continues to Dwindle
  • Ukrainian Farmers, Poised for Growth, Stumble After EU Deal
  • Contracts worth over $40m to be signed during Belarusian ...
  • Tipoff From JPMorgan Sends Traders Hunting for Obscure Ukraine ...

    PORTUGAL -1.62


  • Portugal President Marcelo Rebelol honours The Aga Khan
  • New wildfires keep breaking out in France and Portugal
  • IMF praises Portuguese economic revival
  • UPDATE 1-DBRS confirms Portugal investment-grade rating ...
  • Migrants Won't Solve Europe's Demographic Problem
  • Textile, clothing exports up 5%, beating 2020 sector target of €5bn
  • Portugal budget deficit narrows in first quarter
  • RPT-Portugal's bond with China: pioneering debt sale founded on ...
    Companies Reported Yesterday Include:
    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    EDP - Energias de Portugal SAPORTUGALUtilities7/27/2017

    ARGENTINA -1.21


  • Argentina president has thyroid cancer surgery
  • Argentina confident Falklands dialogue is advancing gently
  • Argentinian Growth: There's No Plan B for President Macri
  • Factbox: Foreign investments in Argentina during Macri's presidency
  • A third of Argentina's population live in poverty, according to the ...
  • Venezuela headed for double-digit contraction amid political crisis
  • UPDATE 1-Argentina beats 2016 fiscal goal with deficit of 4.6 pct of ...
  • Argentina files $12.5 billion debt shelf registration with SEC

    SAUDI ARABIA DOMESTIC -1.19


  • Saudi Arabia, Russia call on smaller producers to comply with ...
  • India's well-timed 'Look West' policy
  • The growth of our domestic economy needs to be pursued over ...
  • Gold and Silver have Nothing to Fear about the US Dollar – Chart ...
  • Saudi Arabia's next king is a young, ambitious risk taker
  • Treasury Pulse
  • Robert Reich: What Deal Would Putin Make With Trump?
  • Saudi Arabia Sells Domestic Debt for First Time in 2017

    MEXICO -0.93


  • Trump humiliates Mexican president again over border wall
  • Mexico Congress Backs Motion Defending NAFTA Dispute ...
  • Why renegotiating NAFTA will expand economic growth
  • Trump election could freeze Mexico investment
  • Why China's Two-Child Policy Shift Comes Too Late: QuickTake Q&A
  • Saving emerging markets from Trump
  • Wanted: Students to fill NM's colleges
  • US Nafta Proposals Positive For Mexico Debt, Moody's Says
    Companies Reported Yesterday Include:
    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CVMEXICOConsumer Staples7/27/2017
    Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CVMEXICOFinancials7/27/2017
    Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CVMEXICOConsumer Staples7/27/2017
    Grupo Financiero Santander Mexico SAB de CVMEXICOFinancials7/27/2017
    Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CVMEXICOConsumer Staples7/27/2017

    Companies that will report Today:
    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    America Movil SAB de CVMEXICOTelecommunication Services7/28/2017
    Grupo Comercial Chedraui SA de CVMEXICOConsumer Staples7/28/2017
    Mexichem SAB de CVMEXICOMaterials7/28/2017
    Minera Frisco SAB de CVMEXICOMaterials7/28/2017
    OHL Mexico SAB de CVMEXICOIndustrials7/28/2017

    SWITZERLAND -0.86


  • 50 years of diplomatic relations
  • Theresa May set for three-week hiking trip to Italy and Switzerland
  • FOREX-Swiss franc hits lowest since 2015 cap shock, dollar steadies
  • Switzerland's investment grows in CPEC related projects
  • At last year's growth rate Switzerland's population would double in ...
  • Who needs the EU? Switzerland provides glimpse of UK's future as ...
  • Negative interest pushes Switzerland's 2016 budget into positive ...
  • Switzerland shares financial experience with Kazakhstan
    Companies Reported Yesterday Include:
    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Nestle SASWITZERLANDConsumer Staples7/27/2017
    Sulzer AGSWITZERLANDIndustrials7/27/2017

    Companies that will report Today:
    CompanyCountrySectorReported
    Credit Suisse Group AGSWITZERLANDFinancials7/28/2017
    Swiss Re AGSWITZERLANDFinancials7/28/2017
    UBS Group AGSWITZERLANDFinancials7/28/2017

    ROMANIA -0.82


  • President of Romania visits US, Allied forces
  • How Romania's plagiarism hunter took on the prime minister
  • Fitch: Romania's economic growth will reach 5.1% this year
  • Fitch Affirms Romania at 'BBB -' with stable outlooks
  • INS: Romania's population, negative natural growth rate of 9782 ...
  • Romania's exports and imports accelerate in March to new record ...
  • Romania's budget deficit reaches 0.77% of GDP in first half
  • Romania sells planned 1.0 bln lei of one-year bills

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