US-Iran peace deal opens shipping lanes and sinks oil prices — jump on emerging market funds
A peace deal between the US and Iran has reopened a major global shipping route, causing oil prices to drop sharply. Cheaper oil is acting like a massive tax cut for businesses, pushing developing-market stocks to all-time highs.
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The breakthrough in the Middle East is a game-changer for global shipping costs because one of the world's most important waterways is finally open again. Falling oil prices directly benefit developing countries, which are often heavy importers of energy. When the cost of energy drops, inflation cools down, consumers have more spending money, and local businesses become more profitable. This creates a perfect environment for emerging market stocks to continue their record-breaking run as global investors look to move their money into these cheaper, fast-growing economies.