All Emerging Market articles – Page 4
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White papersA short-lived crisis with long-lasting implications: first take on South Korea’s political event
In a significant political development, South Korean President Yoon declared emergency martial law on December 3, 2024, accusing the opposition of engaging in “anti-state activities” and plotting rebellion. This declaration followed the opposition Democratic Party’s actions in the parliamentary budget committee, where they pushed through a downsized budget bill and submitted impeachment motions against key government officials.
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White papersWhere will returns come from? Pensions in a new economic regime
Where will returns come from? Pensions in a new economic regime
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White papersOutlook 2025-2026: Trump-starting the global economy
2025 may be characterised by divergence across the world’s main economic regions, around three dimensions: underlying growth, fiscal policy, and monetary policy
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White papersTrumponomics to provide new twists in 2025
The US election and the radical economic programme President-elect Donald Trump has promised to implement will heavily influence macroeconomic developments in 2025. While much of the course of the year from an economic perspective is largely baked in, reflecting the existing momentum (or lack of) of the major economies, ‘Trumponomics’ will affect all and provide new twists.
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White papersSeeking returns in private markets and emerging markets in a disruptive era
As pension investors transition to a new regime, one question has come to the fore: where will the returns come from?
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White papersPension Funds Letter 22 - New realities, new searches for returns
Amongst other things, 2024 will be remembered for being the year of elections. More voters than ever before, over half the world’s population, had the opportunity to express their vote this year. While almost all these votes have now been counted, what the different outcomes will mean both domestically and more globally is only likely to become clear next year. We wait especially with bated breath, to see how Trump 2.0 will play out around the world.
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White papersCentral and Eastern Europe (CEE): Back on the EM Radar
Higher Funding Needs Due to Elevated Post-Pandemic Fiscal Imbalances.
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White papersAn agile approach to credit – amid volatility and uncertainty
As we look ahead to 2025, the forces that drive global credit are rife with mixed signals and extreme valuations. As evidenced over the last year, an unconstrained approach to credit investing can utilise a tactical approach, which has the potential to generate alpha amid dynamic market conditions.
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White papersThe rise of regional connectivity in Emerging Asia
Asian economies continue to demonstrate robust growth, albeit at varying rates, influenced by sectoral and industrial dynamics (value chain participation) and policy stimulus measures.
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White papersQuick take: Impact of US election results on emerging markets
In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, we share some analysis from portfolio manager Kirstie Spence on the impact on emerging markets, focusing on expansionary fiscal policy and potential protectionism/tariffs.
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White papersPublic Engagement Report Q3 2024
The Q3 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes Limited looks at how insurers are wrestling with physical climate risk as losses from hurricanes, flooding and wildfires mount. Plus, how we engage with companies on water management, the evolving stewardship landscape, and voting trends from Asia and emerging markets.
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White papers2024 US elections: macro, geopolitical, and investment perspectives
As the US elections approach, markets are increasingly focusing on the candidates’ platforms and their implications for the economy and markets. Taxation, foreign trade, immigration and fiscal policy are at the forefront of the candidates’ agendas. Harris advocates for higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy to fund social initiatives and green policies, while Trump promotes tax cuts, deregulation and an increase in oil production.
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White papersEmerging Markets charts and views: Gearing up ahead of US elections and policy easing
The Global macroeconomic outlook is supportive for EM prospects, with global growth remaining resilient and inflation generally on a declining trend. EM appear more resilient.
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White papersMultinational companies can thrive in tough times
A common question investors ask is about the impact of de-globalisation. The risks are clear: rising US-China tensions, conflict in Europe and the Middle East, increasing trade barriers, broken supply chains, a slowing global economy and bouts of volatility in equity markets.
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White papersVikas Pershad: What investing in India over 20 years has taught me
India is a broad and deep opportunity set that’s transforming rapidly – and it also has a demographic dividend, with around 40% of its population under the age of 25. Many can be absorbed into companies rapidly – and employment is an essential component to boost economic growth.
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White papersUncovering the rich tapestry of emerging markets
Understanding global emerging markets are not all the same, and never have been, is key to success within the space. Investors allocating assets within global emerging markets need to appreciate their different characteristics. The large dispersion of returns across the emerging markets universe prove economics, politics, demographics and corporate maturity all matter. This is why a truly unconstrained approach to stock selection is vital.
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White papersChinese stocks rebound
“PBoC’s stimulus has enthused the markets and is a welcome step. For a lasting impact on the economy, we believe additional fiscal measures are essential to encourage consumer spending and improve labour markets.”
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White papersWhat It Takes to Catalyze the Transition in Emerging Markets
The best way to experience the Bhadla solar park region is from the air. Through a plane window high above the Thar Desert in northwestern India, theexpanse of photovoltaic panels appears suddenly out of the rolling dunes, shimmering in the afternoon sun like an inland sea.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - September 2024
When central banks are cutting rates and risks of a US recession are limited, we remain disciplined and mildly positive on risk assets.
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White papersIndia: the emerging market outlier
Underlying economic factors make India an emerging market like no other.
