On top of the challenges of investing in low-information markets, those risks can potentially derail certain emerging market strategies. Passive funds, for example, must follow strict rules that can make foreign markets particularly bumpy. If, for example, a passive fund must have a certain allocation to small- or large-caps, and events take a toll on either segment more than the other, such passive funds can struggle. Looking at emerging market investing options? Ex-U.S. equities — emerging markets include ...

Group 1 - The US Dollar Index (DXY) is experiencing a strong second half of 2025, with a 2% increase, marking a bullish reversal from significant losses in the first half of the year [1] - Despite the typical negative impact of a rising dollar on foreign equities, there have been notable gains in this sector [1]