All Emerging Market articles – Page 25
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White papersChart of the week – 2020 market wrap
The extraordinary sequence of events that unfolded in 2020 from virus outbreak to lockdowns, then from large-scale stimulus to vaccines, produced unusually broad market gains for most asset classes in absolute terms.
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White papersFranklin Templeton Investment Solutions: Allocation Views
As we enter 2021, financial markets appear to be clinging to a more optimistic view of the world than the one we left behind in 2020. Undoubtedly we have reasons to be more hopeful, but it seems that we still have a greater than usual level of uncertainty over a number of factors that are key to how markets react during the coming year.
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White papersEMD: Light at the End of the Tunnel
The rollout of the COVID vaccine may be slower across emerging markets, meaning restrictions will likely remain in place for the foreseeable future. But there are bright spots—including in local currencies and companies that have adapted to this ‘new normal’.
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White papersHidden factors: exploring equity market behaviour in 2020
At the beginning of a new year, it’s customary to look both back to the past and forward to the future. This year, it would be tempting to focus on a future in which the coronavirus is finally brought under control, gladly turning our backs on 2020 and consigning it to the annals of history. However, looking at the extreme market events of the past 12 months can provide some valuable insights for investors.
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White papersWater: a pervasive resource and a portfolio staple
The transition of many economies from a depletive to a sustainable model with better social and environmental outcomes creates a wide range of investment opportunities in many areas including water, a resource that is fundamental to not only life, but also across end-markets from the consumer to industrial businesses.
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White papersBiden and Democrats take control despite Trump protesters
The 2020 US general elections ended on 6 January 2021 with a Democratic sweep of two critical Georgia Senate seats, giving Democrats a slim majority and control of government until at least the next round of Congressional elections in two years. The stunning developments on Capitol Hill will not change the significance of the Georgia election, which will have far-reaching implications for Biden’s policy agenda and financial markets.
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White papersChina’s strategy supports a bullish view on emerging Asia
China’s economic policy focus on domestic and, by extension regional, growth argues for a bullish view on Asian emerging markets in the face of the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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White papersA Recipe for the Next Financial Crisis
It may not come soon or deliver the same shock, but the ingredients that triggered so many predecessors are already coming into view.
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White papersA bright end to 2020 for equity markets
After setting record highs in early December, global equities vacillated on market concerns over the resurgence of COVID-19 to end the month with a rebound to new highs. The MSCI AC World index (in US dollars terms) gained 4.5%, taking its rise for 2020 to 14.3%.
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White papersGlobal Innovations Driving Zero-Carbon Cement
Company-level metrics provide only half the picture of zero-carbon cement. Our Emerging Market Equity and ESG teams’ on-the-ground analysis provides the other half.
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White papersA thin and last-minute Brexit deal should give temporary relief to UK assets
The deal: the core of the deal is a zero-tariff/zero-quota free trade agreement for goods, but trade will be affected by new non-tariff barriers such as customs checks and compliance procedures. The deal is lighter concerning trade in services, and in most services sectors providers will need to seek approval on a case-by-case basis with national authorities.
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White papersGlobal Emerging Markets: ESG Materiality, Q4 2020
In our ESG Materiality Newsletter, Q4 2020, we seek to demonstrate our engagement activity with portfolio companies and showcase holdings that create positive impact aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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White papersEurope’s “Man On The Moon” Moments
While 2020 brought many challenges and uncertainties for investors in Europe, there are reasons to be optimistic about the future.
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White papersGCC/MENA Bond Market Update
The result of the US election and positive COVID-19 vaccine developments led risk assets higher. Emerging market (EM) equities and crude oil were among the stronger performers.
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White papersIs sustainable infrastructure the best way to tackle climate change and emerging market poverty?
The emerging market need for huge amounts of infrastructure spending must be met sustainably for the planet’s sake - and that’s good news for investors.
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White papersImagine – Super-forecasting for those who don’t know
There is always a lot of interest in predicting the future, especially at this time of year when experts telling us what to expect over the next 12 months inundate us. In general, the quality and results of predictions are unimpressive. 2020 has been a case in point.
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White papersBiden time: ESG implications for emerging markets and our portfolio in a post-Trump world
Last month, Joe Biden was hailed the winner of the tightly contested US presidential election. Here we examine the ESG implications of his victory for emerging markets and how it will impact our Global Emerging Markets portfolio.
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White papersHave a look at our book - 2020 Edition
The book you have in your hands is the 2020 edition of Amundi Research papers. This book represents a selection of the working papers and discussion papers which seem the most representative of our work for the past 12 months. Some of the papers have already been published in academic reviews, others are scheduled to be published, others have been the subject of presentations at international conferences, others are the result of collaborations with academic institutions developed in through chairs.
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White papersDon’t Be A Turkey
Like the festive bird in December, investors may want to ask how much better things can get
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White papersPrivate Markets: A Strong Value Proposition That May Emerge Reinforced After The Crisis
The Covid-19 crisis has caused significant disruption in private markets, but investor appetite for real assets stays unabated. Fundraising will be supported by abundant liquidity. Selectivity and diversification will be key and only the best quality assets should be considered.
