Capital outflow refers to the exodus of capital from a country, driven by a combination of political and economic factors. Domestic and foreign owners of assets may sell their holdings and relocate their money to countries with more political stability and economic growth potential. Large capital outflows may prompt countries to impose currency controls or other measures to restrict the movement of money.
An acronym representing Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, and South Africa, identified in the late 2000s as emerging markets with significant growth and investment potential due to their dynamic economies, young populations, and political stability.
Sovereign risk, also known as political credit risk, refers to the risk that a foreign central government will default on its loan obligations or fail to honor other financial commitments, potentially leading to financial loss for investors.
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