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India delays tax law; what this means for investors

The government of India’s decision to delay a controversial tax law Monday sent markets higher, even as other Asian markets fell due to concerns over Europe. However, while the tax law postponement may boost markets in the short term, this outcome is indicative of a lack of resolve by the Indian government that will hurt the Indian economy (EPI, quote) in the long run.

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The secret behind the top Indian ETF

U.S. investors often stereotype the Indian economy as a cluster of gigantic technology outsourcing companies. But those who bought into the ETFs that most closely conform to that stereotype would have been left lagging not only the real Indian stock market but Wall Street as well.

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Emerging Money Heat Map: 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 23

Welcome to the emerging markets 10 a.m. heat map. Global markets are starting completely in the red on the first day of the last full week in April. Leading the slide in the Emerging Stock index are YNDX -5.55%, INFY -3.71% and IBN -3.12%. Global markets are sliding on fears of global slowdown in the euro zone and in China both regions PMI numbers are suggesting growth is contracting.

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