March 22, 2018 Can Investors Make Money in a US–China Trade War? by Stuart Rae, John Lin President Trump’s plans for tariffs on about $60 billion of Chinese imports have rattled equity markets. Investors should begin to study which types of industries, countries and companies could win or lose if an all-out trade war erupts. Economics, Emerging Markets, Equities, Trade Wars Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
March 21, 2018 Emerging Markets, Emerging Political Change by Shamaila Khan A lot of positive political change isn’t reflected in emerging market (EM) asset prices. EM investors still demand extra return for political risk even though that risk is going down in some countries—and opportunities are increasing. Emerging Markets, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 15, 2018 Watch China to See the Future of Digital Innovation by Sammy Suzuki China is rapidly becoming a trendsetter in many digitally driven industries. This is turning conventional research methodology on its head. Investors should look to China to discover where technology and retail markets around the world are headed. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 27, 2018 EMD: A Survivor—Past, Present, Future by Shamaila Khan, Christian DiClementi Following a strong 2017, emerging-market debt (EMD) held its own in January despite a sharp rise in US interest rates. That’s no accident. Economic fundamentals have improved dramatically, leaving EMD well positioned to withstand future turbulence. Active & Passive , Emerging Markets, Fixed Income, Rising Rates, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 20, 2018 Why Rising Rates Aren’t a Disaster for Bonds by Matthew Sheridan, Monika Carlson Bond investors get anxious when rates rise suddenly, as Treasury yields have recently. But if your investment horizon is longer than a few months, rising rates are nothing to be afraid of. Emerging Markets, Fixed Income, Rising Rates, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 19, 2018 Passive Investing Hurts Emerging-Market Debt Investors Think emerging-market debt might as well be managed passively? Think again. Active & Passive , Emerging Markets, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 08, 2018 China A-Shares: Is Your Emerging-Market Manager Ready? by John Lin As the Chinese New Year begins, investors will welcome the year of China A-shares, soon to be included in the MSCI emerging-market (EM) benchmarks. But put careful consideration into determining which funds are actually ready to join the festivities. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 05, 2018 Why EM Debt Investors Don’t Worry About Rising US Rates Some investors aren’t very concerned about Fed policy and rising US interest rates. That’s because history has shown that emerging-market debt frequently posts positive returns even when US bond yields rise. Emerging Markets, Fixed Income, Rising Rates Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 30, 2018 Has Fake News Spread to the Bond Markets? by Erin Bigley Fake news. It’s pervasive these days. And it’s no longer exclusively a problem for politicians, journalists and Facebook. It’s made its way into the capital markets too, particularly in areas of major global economic and financial impact. Emerging Markets, Fixed Income, Inflation, Rising Rates, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 09, 2018 Can Equities Repeat the Feat in 2018? by Sharon Fay Equity markets are widely expected to do well this year after a stellar 2017. We share the optimism, but are monitoring multiple risks—from style patterns to inflationary pressures—that could deliver surprises as the year unfolds. Emerging Markets, Equities, Rising Rates Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 08, 2018 Global Bond Markets to Enter New Phase in 2018 by Douglas J. Peebles 2017 was supposed to be the year that would put an end to modest growth, lukewarm inflation and anemic bond yields. It didn’t live up to the hype. But pressures are building, and that means volatility ahead—as well as opportunity. Emerging Markets, Fixed Income, Rising Rates, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 04, 2018 Five Reasons to Invest in Emerging Equities in 2018 by Sammy Suzuki, Laurent Saltiel, Henry S. D'Auria Emerging-market (EM) equities posted a strong recovery in 2017 after several tough years. But it’s not too late to invest. We think there are still good reasons to add or increase EM exposure in 2018. Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 02, 2018 Emerging-Market Debt in 2018: The View from Here by Shamaila Khan Emerging-market bonds delivered strong returns last year, and we think the sector has more potential. In 2018, though, investors will have to exercise caution. Economics, Emerging Markets, Fixed Income, Volatility Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks