Despite being major oil importers, Korea and Taiwan are currently the "two best markets in the world." Investors are prioritizing the AI/Tech hardware cycle (which drives these economies) over the energy input cost shock. The market positioning suggests resilience in high-tech manufacturing hubs. Long Korea (EWY) and Taiwan (EWT) as they are attracting capital flight from other EMs. If oil prices stay elevated for too long, the current account deficits in these nations will eventually erode currency and equity value.
Despite being major oil importers, Korea and Taiwan are currently the "two best markets in the world." Investors are prioritizing the AI/Tech hardware cycle (which drives these economies) over the energy input cost shock. The market positioning suggests resilience in high-tech manufacturing hubs. Long Korea (EWY) and Taiwan (EWT) as they are attracting capital flight from other EMs. If oil prices stay elevated for too long, the current account deficits in these nations will eventually erode currency and equity value.