The Fed rate hike, though, is only one factor weighing on the emerging markets group. For instance, falling oil prices has hurt energy exporters, such as Russia and Brazil, while a slowdown in China has contributed to market volatility, notably in late summer. [The Russian Benchmark Index Peaks, Will Russia ETFs Soar?]
“Even if you have made your peace with a Fed rate rise there are other reasons to be nervous,” David Hauner, head of emerging markets at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, told the Financial Times. [China ETFs’ Worst Stumble Since August]
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Max Chen contributed to this article.