ETFs To Watch As Egyptian Drama Plays Out

Egypt has become the center of the news world over the last week, as a series of violent protests and intensifying calls for a regime change have left the future of one of Africa’s most populous countries in doubt. Though violence has been limited to a relatively small number of incidents, protesters have continued to take to the streets to decry what they perceive to be years of economic mismanagement under what amounts to a dictatorship. The U.S. and other countries have begun to call for their citizens to leave the country, while toeing a delicate line in terms of involvement in the conflict. Egypt is a relatively small economy, with a GDP of just about $200 billion. But the economic impact of the ongoing protests and uncertainty goes far beyond Egyptian borders, affecting broader financial markets in recent days. “The turmoil in Egypt is reverberating around the world, battering [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Five ETFs Heavily Dependent On China Inside The Corn ETF (CORN) Ultimate Guide To Agricultural ETFs: Agriculture ETF Investing 101 Egypt ETF Creations Suspended Egyptian ETF Crumbles As Tunisian Protests Spread