All articles tagged with #emerging markets
Emerging-market stocks erased their 2026 gains as the Middle East war sparks an energy crisis that risks slowing growth and accelerating inflation; the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell as much as 0.9%, with Asia’s gauge briefly reversing its 2026 advance as heavyweights like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix dragged the region higher.
The U.S.–Iran military conflict has driven oil higher and highlighted that broad emerging markets ETFs are heavily skewed toward Asia (China, Taiwan, India, South Korea), creating concentration risk as tech-heavy stocks like TSMC and Samsung dominate the index; volatility in South Korea has surged amid energy-supply concerns, while strategists advocate a barbell approach—maintaining Asia exposure while adding Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia) to diversify and potentially benefit from cheaper valuations.
Global X executives say the case for EMs strengthens with a softer dollar backdrop and ongoing geopolitical risk, advocating buying the dip in emerging markets, while eyeing energy dynamics and related plays such as USO; EEM has fallen this week but remains up for the year.
Hedge funds are profiting from the surge in Venezuela's bonds, highlighting increased investor interest and potential risk in emerging markets. The article discusses the recent performance of Venezuelan debt and its impact on hedge fund strategies.
Emerging-market stocks reached a near five-year high at the start of 2026, driven by optimism around AI developments in Asia and strong performances in technology shares, with regional currencies showing mixed movements amid global economic expectations.
Three veteran traders from 'The Big Short' era, Danny Moses, Vinny Daniel, and Porter Collins, are all betting on a significant decline in the US dollar by 2026, with a focus on gold and emerging markets like China and Brazil as key investment themes, reflecting a cautious outlook for the macroeconomic landscape.
The article discusses the strong performance of emerging markets in the past year and explores potential developments and trends that could shape their trajectory in 2026.
In 2025, global stock markets reached near all-time highs driven by optimism about artificial intelligence and broader investor confidence, with Asian emerging markets borrowing at historic lows and American firms paying minimal bond premiums since the 1990s.
Legendary investor Mark Mobius warns of a potential 40% correction in AI stocks due to high valuations and excessive spending, but suggests investing in emerging markets, which have outperformed the US market this year, as a promising alternative.
Donald Trump's visit to Southeast Asia has boosted hopes for increased US engagement and investment in the region, with new trade agreements and signs of political stabilization making ASEAN markets more attractive despite ongoing trade tensions and market liquidity concerns.
The surge in gold prices is benefiting emerging markets like Ghana, South Africa, and Uzbekistan by boosting their economies, improving credit ratings, and attracting investor confidence, while also reflecting a broader shift away from US dollar dependence amid global economic uncertainties.
Google AI Plus has expanded to 77 countries, offering enhanced AI tools across Google Workspace and other platforms, with a 50% discount for eligible users in these markets.
Private credit is increasingly shifting from developed Western markets to emerging markets, driven by investors seeking higher yields and the saturation of developed markets, with private lenders funding large projects like Angola's new fuel refinery and expanding their presence in sectors such as infrastructure and sovereign debt, despite concerns over risks and opacity.
Stablecoins are diverging in use and regulation between developed and emerging markets, with the U.S. focusing on regulated, yield-bearing instruments under the GENIUS Act, while in emerging markets they serve as vital tools for remittances, currency stability, and corporate treasury, highlighting their evolving role in global finance.
President Trump announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries aligning with BRICS policies, causing declines in emerging market currencies and stocks, amid ongoing trade negotiations and geopolitical tensions involving BRICS nations and the US.