Emerging Markets in focus

The latest thoughts on Emerging Markets from top asset managers

Global investors can once more turn toward emerging markets to find opportunities that could hedge against the upcoming volatility that usually accompanies a U.S. election period. Explore the insights below for the latest thinking on the Chinese economy, Indian markets and more.

On China

China: Finding the New Shoots of Growth (Baillie Gifford)

The opportunities and risks China faces will affect companies inside and outside its borders. Here is how this will happen.

Japanification of China? (Robeco)

Could Japan’s three decades of deflation and stagnation since 1990 be echoed by a similar economic funk in China?

Are Companies Moving Production out of China? (JPM AM)

While some doors may be closing, others are opening for China. Its share in U.S. exports has dropped 8% since 2017, but its share in global exports has continued to rise.

China’s Index Weight Continues Decline (Northern Trust Asset Management)

While implementing rebalances in index strategies, portfolio managers focus on minimizing the cost and tracking error to avoid wealth erosion.

On Latin America

2024 Latin American Startup Directory & Ecosystem Insights (LAVCA)

The number of VC-backed startups in Spanish-speaking Latin America continues to grow, predominantly concentrated in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Colombia.

Can Regional SWFs Expand and Grow in Latin America? (IFSWF)

It is striking that, in Latin America today, there are 12 sovereign wealth funds, nearly all of which are traditional stabilisation funds.

On India

Industry Multiples in India Report 2024: 24th Edition (Kroll)

The World Bank highlights that India is set to remain the fastest-growing major economy, with a GDP growth forecast of 6.6% for FY25.

State of the Fintech Union India 2024 (BCG)

Fintech growth in India has been bolstered by an evolving regulatory landscape that has promoted innovation while upholding security and compliance.

On Global Emerging Markets

Global Listed Real Estate Emerging Markets 2024 Edition (EPRA)

In this new edition of the Emerging Markets report, the authors look at the size and performance of the listed real estate markets in emerging countries.

Uncovering Opportunities for Impact in Emerging Markets (PGIM Fixed Income)

This timely paper examines the performance of emerging markets from the perspective of ESG ratings—a relevant topic for investors.

Emerging Markets Insights: All Eyes on the Fed (Franklin Templeton)

For compliance reasons, this paper is only accessible in certain geographies

The Mexican peso has depreciated 15% and the MSCI Mexico Index has underperformed MSCI Emerging Market index by 7% since the presidential elections at the start of June.