All Emerging Market articles – Page 2
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White papersEM debt: reading the shock and finding opportunities
Emerging markets debt performance is ultimately driven by a combination of global and domestic forces. Global and domestic conditions set the backdrop against which capital flows, borrowing costs, and currency dynamics are determined, while domestic policy credibility and market structure decide whether countries can absorb external shocks or amplify them.
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White papersSeeking diverse exposure to emerging market equities?
There is a myriad of reasons to consider constructing an emerging markets (EM) portfolio from a long-term perspective, including numerous economic and demographic advantages – they are the chief drivers of overall global growth, accounting for 61% of global GDP in 2026.
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White papersEmerging markets after Iran shock: AI, oil and market dispersion
Emerging markets continued their resurgence in early 2026, only to be tested by renewed geopolitical shocks. As AI leadership, oil disruption and policy credibility pull markets in different directions, performance has become increasingly uneven. We explore why emerging markets’ resilience is now defined by dispersion and what that means for investors.
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White papersChina’s Blueprint: What the 15th Five-Year Plan Means for Global Investors
The Trump-Xi summit will dominate the news. China’s 15th Five-Year Plan could prove the more consequential signal for global investors.
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White papersEmerging markets are in pole position in the resources race
With key inputs for AI infrastructure and renewable energy primarily found within emerging economies in Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific, we think EM investors will be beneficiaries of the global race for resources.
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White papersOn the ground in Emerging Markets: Taiwan
Taiwan’s central role in the global semiconductor industry has driven robust economic growth as companies such as TSMC have benefited from the AI boom. But, as well as being vital to global trade and technology markets, Taiwan is also exposed to geopolitical and energy supply risks. Following a recent visit to the country, Michael Bourke, Head of Emerging Market Equities, shares his insights on Taiwan’s evolving market dynamics and geopolitical challenges.
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White papersChina: a trot, not a gallop – so far
China’s stock market has lagged peers this year. Why has the country been left behind?
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White papersGCC Banks: A Five-Layer Defense for the Current Environment
A combination of strong fundamentals and sovereign support should help key financial institutions weather the storm.
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VideoWhat Will Shape the Next Phase of Emerging-Market Equities?
The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations, do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to change over time.
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White papersEquity Quarterly: Not so different
The Middle East conflict continues to dominate the equity outlook, so far markets have shown surprising resilience. Macroeconomic data has been re-assessed, but earnings revisions have been positive year-to-date for most major indices. The wide divergence in performance between US and emerging market technology stocks has closed, and we see more balanced, positive prospects ahead.
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White papersBehind South Korea’s spectacular surge
Federated Hermes’ Asia ex Japan Equity Strategy was boosted by the soaraway performance of South Korean stocks last year. How are we responding? And is there still value in our South Korean holdings?
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White papersBeyond data centres: Could fibre optic networks bridge the AI divide?
If you were asked to name a few standout inventions from the 19th century, you’d probably answer without much hesitation. The steam train, the light bulb, the telephone – all fundamentally changed the way people interact with one another and the world around them.
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White papersMarkets on a roller coaster
“The market response to the Middle East crisis has been driven chiefly by concerns about inflation. This episode reaffirms our view that investors should remain diversified and maintain multiple layers of resilience and quality within portfolios.”
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White papersUnpacking Asia’s 2025 Sustainable Finance Playbook
Asia is stepping up as a focal point for ESG regulation innovation, demonstrated by a market-calibrated approach that is increasingly aligned with international standards.
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White papersRisk Assets: Dispersion Trumps Directionality
2026 was unlikely to be a year for broad market beta. The Middle East conflict and the AI-driven sell-off have now made that case impossible to ignore.
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White papersAsia ex-Japan outlook 2026: A tale of two markets
China and South Korea, two of Asia’s most dynamic markets, have fared very differently in 2026. In this three‑part video series, James Cook, Investment Director – Emerging Markets, outlines which sectors the Asia ex-Japan team think are poised to outperform this year, and how to navigate the risks ahead. Notwithstanding the recent Middle Eastern conflict-related EM sell-off, the team retains conviction in the potential for continued outperformance in 2026.
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White papersEM Local Currency Debt: A Revitalised Opportunity for European Investors
Emerging markets local currency debt is offering some of the most compelling income and diversification characteristics in global fixed income.
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White papersOil and gas back in the spotlight
“In the Iran crisis, oil is the key transmission mechanism through which tensions spill over into the global economy: a total disruption of the Strait of Hormuz is the decisive trigger that can turn an energy shock into a broader macroeconomic shock.”
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White papersAsset Allocation: Does Middle East Conflict Change the Calculus?
The Middle East conflict and its uncertainties, together with a shaky job market, challenge risk assets and growth. Vigilant of the risks on all fronts, we remain constructive in our positioning.
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White papersCan growing Chaebol reform in Korea spark an equity market re-rating?
Corporate reform is one of the cornerstone developments outlined as part of what we at Capital Group are calling the Great Global Restructuring. Asian equity markets in particular have faced a persistent challenge over recent years, namely misalignment between controlling shareholders and minority investors.
