As the first quarter of 2023 is coming to an end, now is an opportune time to assess the stock market performance of different countries.
The U.S. stock market, as represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA: SPY), ranks only 22nd in the top performing country ETFs list, posting a quarterly total return of about 6%.
U.S. advanced semiconductor technology embargo on China and ramp-up of the semiconductor technology base have affected China.
Shares in top Chinese chipmakers shed $7.7 billion in market value on October 10, as new U.S. export controls kicked in, restricting the sale of semiconductors made with U.S. technology.
Investors often short stocks to hedge positions against long positions or as a way to bet against a particular company. Benzinga provides a look at the most shorted stocks here.
The People’s Bank of China Governor Yi Gang reportedly said the central bank will nudge lenders to increase loans to the infrastructure, manufacturing and property sectors to