News for iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ.SN)

Key Takeaways: The iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) experiences downward pressure due to weak PMI data. April's manufacturing PMI falls to 48.20, signaling

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Developments that began in June will lead France to a chaotic political situation by end of 2024. See why I recommend holding the iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ).

The toppling of France’s PM Michel Barnier is the shortest tenure since 1958 and leaves the country without a government or a national budget. What’s the outlook?

Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz's Chief Economic Advisor, warned Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024 about the growing intersection of political and economic challenges in France following Prime Minister Michel Barnier's historic no-confidence ouster, even as Greek bonds achieved parity with French sovereign debt for the first time since the Eurozone crisis.

The French government collapsed on Wednesday following a successful no-confidence vote, throwing France, the eurozone's second-largest economy, into political turmoil.

French Prime Minister faces no confidence vote after passing controversial austerity budget without approval.

Discover why iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) is a buy with fair valuation and expected earnings growth in 2025, despite underperforming S&P 500.

iShares MSCI France ETF has had a choppy 2024 with only low single-digit returns. Learn why EWQ is currently undergoing a massive spike in volatility.

French stocks are inexpensive and collectively pay some attractive dividends. Now, they could also have a potential catalyst in the form of France’s ongoing elections. French politics received a major shakeup based on the results of this weekend’s legislative elections, and the atmosphere of change could benefit the French stock market and the iShares MSCI France ETF (NYSEARCA:EWQ). I’m bullish on EWQ based on its diversified portfolio of inexpensively-priced French equities (which has a very di

The market fears potential anti-EU government in France, similar to Brexit impact on UK market. Rising popularity of RN presents investment opportunity. See more.

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Global X MSCI Greece ETF is the only pure-play Greece ETF in US, offering exposure to Greek equities at attractive valuations. Find out why GREK ETF is a Buy.

iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF offers exposure to Dutch securities, but faces challenges due to sluggish economic growth. Read more on EWN ETF here.

EWI offers an attractive valuation and dividend yield but faces economic headwinds in Italy. Find out why the Fund is a Hold.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund offers geographic diversification and a high distribution yield of 9.15%. Find out why I rate CGO as a hold.

The iShares MSCI Switzerland provides exposure to Swiss stocks and has provided downside protection and good returns since inception. Learn more on EWL ETF here.

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