ISDE.L is trading at $36.92 (+3.65%) after weaker U.S. retail sales reduced expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate hike, weakening the dollar and supporting emerging-market assets.

  • Emerging-market currencies reached a record high, while equities gained as investors increased risk exposure.
  • The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 0.53% on August 17; its currency index gained 0.28%.
  • Middle East tensions and higher oil prices remain an offsetting risk.