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Emerging Markets Holding Steady Despite Wall Street Volatility

Normally when the U.S. stock market takes a dive — like it did last week — markets in less developed parts of the world also take a hit. But those emerging markets are holding steady this time around.

NPR’s Jackie Northam (@jackienortham) explains why.

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