ETFdb Weekly Watchlist: FXI, EWU, EU Hinge On Manufacturing Data, England and ECB Rate Decisions

A slew of better-than-expected economic reports helped bolster U.S. equities last week, though investors still kept their eye on commentary from Fed officials. Housing, consumer confidence, durable goods and employment data all topped analysts’ expectations. Meanwhile, U.S. GDP was reported to have grown by only 1.8% during the first quarter of 2013, revised downward from the previous reading of 2.4%. The revision, however, led many investors to believe the central bank will delay tapering even further. This week, investors will once again see many economic reports. Below, we outline three ETFs that should see a fair amount of activity during the week ahead [see also The Cheapest ETF for Every Investment Objective]: 1. FTSE China 25 Index Fund Why FXI Will Be In Focus: This ETF measures the Chinese stock market with a large cap spin, making it one of the more popular emerging market funds. Its place in the spotlight will [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Least Correlated Country ETFs To S&P 500 ETF Insider: Looking Overseas For Opportunities China ETFs Tumble After Disappointing Flash Manufacturing Data Visual Risk Analysis Of The MSCI BRIC Index Fund (BKF) ETFdb Weekly Watchlist: DXJ, EU, XRT Hinge On BoJ, German Court Ruling, And Consumer Data