Emerging Markets Improve, but Country Risk Rises to 787 Points Ahead of US Election

Emerging market assets have improved over the past three weeks, yet country risk has climbed to 787 points, with the rise not fully explained by the global backdrop. The increase is partly attributed to uncertainty surrounding the upcoming US election and its potential impact on support for Donald Trump. This divergence suggests idiosyncratic political risk is driving the country risk premium higher.

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