, Columnist
Investors, Look Before You Jump
Companies in Japan and Korea might stand to lose more than in Brazil or Mexico.
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Donald Trump has said much about rewriting trade agreements, prompting investors to steer clear of the likes of Brazil and Mexico in the aftermath of the U.S. election. But investors should pause before selling, or buying. If his words are taken at face value, stock markets in Japan and South Korea could stand to lose more.
Japan's Topix rallied as much as 5.5 percent Thursday while the Kospi Index rose 2 percent. Brazil's Ibovespa, meanwhile, closed 1.4 percent lower on Wednesday and shares in Mexico dropped 2.2 percent.