Eyeing Emerging Markets for Post-Pandemic Recovery

[Click to view in browser](. Dear Reader, The wave of COVID-19 cases across the United States is widely covered in the financial media, but the impact on [emerging markets]( and developing economies is less well known. Not only are jobs being lost, but many economies are witnessing a drop in direct foreign investment, negative effects from trade disputes and protectionism, and worsening budget deficits as governments attempt to mitigate the virus with increased spending. While the duration of the pandemic will be the key factor in determining the long-term impact of the pandemic on [emerging markets](, the recovery phase is not likely to be even. That is, some emerging markets (and investments) will fare better than others as normalcy returns and certain countries are better prepared to take advantage of new opportunities as they arise. Meanwhile, here are some other stories that caught our eye Thursday: Business/Commerce [Boeing 737 MAX Cleared to Fly Again, Amidst Plummeting Demand for Air Travel and Aircraft as a Result of COVID-19]( By Jerri-Lynn Scofield, who has worked as a securities lawyer and a derivatives trader. She is currently writing a book about textile artisans. [Read More]( 994 [Vaccines--Too Little, Too Late?]( Thank you, John G. ($10/month), for your outrageously generous pledge to this site -- I am greatly honored by your support and readership. [Read More]( 225 [Joe Biden's victory will boost ESG investing.]( The universe of mutual funds and ETFs with an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) focus could thrive under new leadership in the White House. [Explore your options.]( Sponsored Speculation [Why Worry Wednesday? Short-Term Portfolio Review]( Trump is determined to go out with a bang so he can blame any market crash on Biden and all the stops are being pulled out to keep things afloat. The Nasdaq was at 5,000 when Trump took office and now were up at 12,000 (up 140% in 4 years) but it's a great short this morning (/NQ) at the 12,000... [Read More]( 194 [Investor Optimism Dented Globally On Rising COVID-19 Cases]( A global surge in COVID-19 cases and new lockdowns are dampening the hopes of an economic recovery. [Read More]( [[FREE] 3 TOP TRADING TECHNIQUES TRAINING]( "[DAY TRADERS] Wouldn't It Be GREAT If You Could Learn How to Trade Like The Pros? In This FREE Webinar, We Share 3 High Probability Trade Setups Our Proprietary NY Trading Firm Uses Every Day!" ["Click Here Now to Claim Your Seat! "]( Sponsored Economics [MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest Weekly Survey]( From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey [Read More]( 72 [The Perversities of Biden Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement]( Joe Biden has pledged to rejoin the Paris climate agreement on the first day of his administration. [Read More]( [Jobless Claims Increase to 74,000 as Pandemic Worsens]( The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks. [Read More]( You are subscribed to email updates from [InvestingChannel](. To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe]( now. InvestingChannel, Inc., P.O. Box 118 New York, NY 10018. [Link](