Emerging Markets - A Changed Asset Class?

Investors have traditionally considered emerging markets to be riskier than developed markets. Recent data point to significant changes in EM fixed income and equity markets. EMs remain resilient during recent DM hiking cycle. EM growth is not as dependent on China as it used to be. Investors may be getting more attuned to these shifts.

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Emerging Markets Activity Expands At Fastest Pace In 10 Months

Emerging Markets Activity Expands At Fastest Pace In 10 months. Incoming new business for emerging market goods and services rose in March at the quickest pace since last May. India continues to lead growth in both the manufacturing and service sectors. In March emerging markets growth accelerated at the fastest pace since May 2024.

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Just Transition And Emerging Markets: Weighing The Risks

The concept of a "just transition" is gaining ground among investors concerned about the social risks of moving from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. Coal- or oil-exporting countries with undiversified economies may face significant transition risks. These risks are particularly high in emerging markets. The Just Transition Index measures countries across a range of key indicators.

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Looking Under The Hood Of Recent Global Small- And Large-Cap Performance

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Looking Under The Hood Of Recent Global Small- And Large-Cap Performance by Mark Barnes, PhD & Indhu Raghavan, CFA. The relative performances of large-cap equities to small-caps in developed and emerging regions have diverged. Since early-2021, developed large-caps have outperformed their small-cap counterparts. In the emerging region, large- Caps steeply underperformed small- Caps.

Global Macro Outlook: Second Quarter 2024

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Global Macro Outlook: Second Quarter 2024. The global economic picture did not change significantly in the first quarter of 2024. We continue to believe a soft landing is the most likely outcome for major economies. The US economy continues to outperform, with growth above potential.

Emerging Market Insights: Seeds Of Optimism

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Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures

PMI: Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures in February. Overall prices rose at the fastest rate since last October across emerging markets. India remained the brightest spot in the emerging market space, followed by Brazil, mainland China and Russia.

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EM Central Banks: More Easing In The Cards?

Emerging markets have taken solace in the view that the U.S. Hiking cycle is over. Slowing global inflation has been due to sharply lower core goods inflation. The sunset of Fed tightening provides room for further rate cuts in emerging markets. Overall, we see the biggest opportunities for duration exposure in Brazil, Colombia and Indonesia.

Staying Selective In Emerging Markets

Home Investing Strategy Portfolio Strategy Staying Selective In Emerging Markets. We like emerging markets as upbeat risk appetite carries on. U.S. Stocks hit another all-time high last week. We see broader support for emerging market assets as markets price in a rosy macro outlook. In our view, structural shifts create granular opportunities within countries.

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