NHK Reported Earlier, A Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hit Southwestern Japan; Tsunami Advisory Has Been Issued For Miyazaki, Kochi, Oita, Kagoshima And Ehime Prefectures
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck southwestern Japan, prompting a tsunami advisory for several prefectures. This event could impact various sectors, including those represented by the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ).
August 08, 2024 | 9:22 am
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The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) may experience short-term volatility due to the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan and the subsequent tsunami advisory.
Natural disasters such as earthquakes can lead to market uncertainty and potential disruptions in various sectors, which may affect the performance of the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ).
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