Mexican Stocks Plummet, Peso Drops To 20-Month Lows As Investors Run From Judicial Reform
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Mexican financial assets are under pressure due to a controversial judicial reform proposal, leading to a decline in the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW) and the Mexican peso. The reform, supported by President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, faces criticism for potentially compromising judicial independence. Diplomatic tensions with the U.S. have risen, and rating agencies and investment banks have expressed concerns about the economic impact, with Morgan Stanley downgrading Mexico to Underweight.
August 27, 2024 | 8:10 pm
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The iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW) fell 2.8% amid concerns over Mexico's judicial reform, which threatens judicial independence and economic stability. The ETF's decline reflects investor apprehension about the reform's impact on Mexico's business environment.
The EWW ETF is directly impacted by the political and economic instability in Mexico due to the proposed judicial reform. The decline in the ETF's value reflects investor concerns about the potential negative effects on Mexico's business environment and economic growth.
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