Japan's Ministry Of Defense Announced Earlier, N. Korea Launched Possible Ballistic Missile
Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross
Japan's Ministry of Defense reported that North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile, according to NHK news.
December 17, 2023 | 2:08 pm
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The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) may face market volatility due to increased geopolitical tensions following North Korea's missile launch.
Geopolitical tensions, such as missile launches by neighboring countries, can lead to market uncertainty. As EWJ tracks the Japanese market, it is likely to be negatively impacted in the short term due to increased risk aversion among investors.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) may experience short-term negative impact due to regional security concerns following the North Korean missile launch.
South Korea's proximity to North Korea and the direct implications of regional security threats can cause investor concern, potentially leading to a decrease in the value of assets related to the South Korean market, such as EWY.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) may see limited impact from North Korea's missile launch as it is less directly affected by regional Asian geopolitical tensions.
While global geopolitical events can affect market sentiment, the SPY ETF, which tracks a broad range of U.S. equities, is generally less sensitive to regional tensions in Asia compared to country-specific ETFs like EWJ and EWY.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 30