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Equity Factor Report - Q1 2024: Momentum Strategies Shine

Strong investor sentiment and continued economic strength led momentum strategies to outperform in Q1 2024. The MSCI All Country World Index rose by 8.3% in the first quarter. Russell Investments' Factor Portfolios like Global Large Cap Growth, Momentum, and Quality outperformed the MSCi ACWI.

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Emerging Markets - A Changed Asset Class?

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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.

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.