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A tentative stabilization of oil prices and USD, as well as further stimulus from the European Central Bank (ECB) should help support risk appetite and the search for yield.

A tentative stabilization of oil prices and USD, as well as further stimulus from the European Central Bank (ECB) should help support risk appetite and the search for yield.

There are a number of EM barometers that investors should be watching.