Global Growth Returns And The 2025 Fiscal Reckoning

Gold prices are hitting all-time highs despite outflows from U.S. Bullion ETFs. Investors should be prepared for a gold/bitcoin/bitcoin bull market in 2024-2025, says Klaus Vedfelt. Gold is signaling that government spending policy could be wildly stimulative.

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.

Fixed Income Investment Outlook Q2 2024: A Winding, Downward Path

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Fixed Income Perspectives - Looking Ahead At Q2 2024: A Pause Before A Pivot

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.

Playing Demographic Divergence Now

By 2050, one in six people globally will be over the age of 65. The number of people of working age is shrinking across developed markets but growing in emerging markets. Working-age populations are declining in major economies. We favor countries that are better adapting to the demographic shifts.

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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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Dynamics Down Under: Deciphering APAC's Economic Landscape

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Dynamics Down Under: Deciphering APAC's Economic Landscape. The Asia-Pacific region stands at a pivotal juncture. Wei Li, Global Chief Investment Strategist for BlackRock joined Oscar Pulido to discuss the intricacies of high inflation in the region.

Cynical Bull - An Emerging Markets Debt Perspective

The VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund was up 0.2% in February, in line with its benchmark. The Fund is outperforming its benchmark by around 30 basis points year to date. Zambia and Ecuador were winners, Egypt was a loser in February. The fund increased exposure to local currency and increased duration.

Re-Emerging Markets

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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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