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President Trump has posted a new announcement on Truth Social, the social media platform. He wrote:
“Earlier this morning, on my Orders, U.S. Military Forces conducted a kinetic strike against positively identified Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility. TDA is a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, operating under the control of Nicolas Maduro, responsible for mass murder, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, and acts of violence and terror across the United States and Western Hemisphere. The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in International waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States. The strike resulted in 11 terrorists killed in action. No U.S. Forces were harmed in this strike. Please let this serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the United States of America. BEWARE! Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!!!!!!!!!”
How Will Trump’s Statement Affect the Stock Market?
This latest post has the potential to affect the stock market. That’s because The statement could lead to increased geopolitical tensions in the region, potentially impacting investor confidence in Latin American markets, including Brazil. This may result in volatility for the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF as investors reassess risks associated with regional instability. Additionally, any disruption in trade or economic relations could further influence the ETF’s performance.
Here are some of the stocks that might be affected:
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF ((EWZ)).