May 27, 2020 Preparing Chinese Holdings for Potential US Action by John Lin, Stuart Rae Tensions between the US and China are flaring up again. With pressure mounting on Chinese stocks listed in the US, including those widely held in emerging-market portfolios, investors need to consider how to prepare for the mounting risks. China, Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Trade Wars Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 14, 2020 What We Can Learn from China’s Rapid Normalization by Mo Ji China is further along the coronavirus curve than much of the rest of the world. What does its path to normal look like, and what are the big unknowns? China, Coronavirus, Economics, Emerging Markets, Fixed Income, Trade Wars Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 12, 2020 Asian Stocks: Value Appeal Revealed in Coronavirus Recovery by Stuart Rae, Rajeev Eyunni Asian businesses are gradually rebooting after governments quelled the initial wave of the pandemic. Conditions may be improving for regional value stocks that were beaten down before and during the pandemic. Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 24, 2020 Is Vietnam Ready to Fill China’s Supply Chain Gaps? by Min Zhou, Vivian Chen Postcard from Vietnam: On a research trip to Vietnam before the coronavirus crisis, our analysts discovered what it takes for manufacturers to outsource successfully. Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Equities, Trade Wars Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 26, 2020 China’s Bond Markets Can Weather Coronavirus by Jenny Zeng, Mo Ji, Hua Cheng As China’s leaders scramble to contain the COVID-19 epidemic, the global community braces for impact to China’s people, equity and bond markets, and economy. China, Coronavirus, Economics, Emerging Markets, Fixed Income Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
February 18, 2020 A New Wave of Emerging Market Opportunities by Sammy Suzuki Emerging markets are no longer just the factories to the world, they’re rapidly becoming knowledge-based economies. And they’re not just catching up to their developed counterparts: in some key industries and sectors, emerging markets are leapfrogging past developed economies. Emerging Markets Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
February 17, 2020 Revisiting China’s Equity Markets as Coronavirus Spreads by John Lin, Stuart Rae Growing fears about the coronavirus have hit Chinese stocks. While markets will remain unstable until China gets the outbreak under control, equity investors should revisit lessons from previous epidemics and consider the potential longer-term effects of the current crisis. China, Coronavirus, Emerging Markets, Equities, Volatility Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
February 05, 2020 Navigating Political Risk in Latin America’s Andean Region by Armando Armenta Late in 2019, Chile, Colombia and Peru saw an uptick in political turmoil that was unusual, given that they’re perceived as politically stable countries with “market-friendly” policies. With several key elections on tap in 2020, we’re watching closely for potential risk flare-ups. Economics, Emerging Markets, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 23, 2020 Will the Wuhan Coronavirus Infect China’s Economy? by Mo Ji A virus is spreading across China, causing disruption, severe illness and even death. In addition to the tragic human cost of an epidemic, widespread disease can cause significant macroeconomic damage. We estimate the potential impact of the Wuhan coronavirus on China’s GDP growth. China, Coronavirus, Economics, Emerging Markets, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
January 22, 2020 Our Emerging-Market Debt Outlook: Dipping into 2020 by Shamaila Khan Emerging-market debt is unlikely to reprise last year’s stellar performance as the global economy slows in 2020, but it’s still worthwhile to dip into compelling opportunities. Emerging Markets, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
December 17, 2019 Investing in Chinese Stocks After the Trade Truce by John Lin, Stuart Rae Now that the US and China have agreed to begin easing trade tensions, the fog over China’s markets is starting to lift. Investors should consider Chinese equity opportunities that have been overlooked because of tariff fears. China, Emerging Markets, Equities, Trade Wars Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 19, 2019 Chinese Stocks Poised for Bigger Role on Global Market Stage by John Lin, Stuart Rae China is the world’s second-largest economy, but its equities are underrepresented in market indices and portfolios worldwide. With a growing stock market capitalization—and more inflows expected from greater index inclusion—foreign investors should take a closer look. China, Emerging Markets, Equities Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
September 03, 2019 Why EM Corporate Debt Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio by Shamaila Khan, Elizabeth Bakarich Investors recognize that emerging markets are at the core of the global economy and belong in a fixed-income allocation. Still, many investors are underexposed to emerging-market corporate bonds. We think that’s a mistake. Emerging Markets, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks