'Statement From Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder on PRC Military Drills Near Taiwan' - U.S. Department Of Defense
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The Pentagon has condemned the People's Liberation Army's military drills near Taiwan, describing them as irresponsible and destabilizing. The U.S. remains committed to peace in the Indo-Pacific and will continue to work with allies to maintain stability in the region.

October 14, 2024 | 6:44 pm
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The iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (EWT) could experience volatility due to increased military tensions between China and Taiwan, as highlighted by the recent PLA drills.
The PLA's military drills near Taiwan could lead to increased geopolitical risk, affecting Taiwan's market and, consequently, the EWT ETF.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) might see fluctuations due to the geopolitical tensions arising from China's military actions near Taiwan.
China's military drills near Taiwan could increase geopolitical tensions, potentially impacting Chinese markets and the FXI ETF.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) might experience minor impacts from the geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, though the broader U.S. market remains stable.
While the geopolitical tensions could have some impact, the broader U.S. market, represented by SPY, is likely to remain stable due to strong deterrence in the region.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50