EM local bonds stayed strong despite choppy markets, as UK/German policy stayed on a consolidation/investment path. India and South Korea surprised with strong growth, while EM sovereigns like Zambia and Qatar saw rating support.
The momentary easing in financial conditions seen in July is now behind us. Global economic challenges continue to demand a decisive response and policy-makers everywhere must make difficult choices. Europe is under pressure from high gas prices, while...
Taiwan received a delegation of US congressmembers despite the significant military exercises on the Strait after Pelosi’s visit. Ukraine struck back across Russian lines after receiving better equipment from the US. The People’s Bank of China cut its...
Visit to Taiwan by US Speaker of the House Pelosi triggers saber-rattling by China. Vienna negotiations over Iran nuclear deal resume. Energy concerns renewed in Europe as France reduces nuclear production and Norway threatens cutback in electricity...
Successful investing in Emerging Markets is inextricably linked to a deep understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors. Developing countries are likely to face a disproportionate impact from some of the sustainability challenges...
Gustavo Medeiros, Ashmore’s Head of Research, answers some timely questions about recent events and performance in Emerging Markets for our 'EM in 10' monthly video review.
Argentina named Sergio Massa as a new ‘Super’ Economy Minister last week, with a big mandate and Peronist support, in the hope that he can stabilise the economy ahead of the 2023 elections. Brazil’s economic indicators appear to be pointing in the right..
The flash PMIs declined more than expected in Europe and the United States, with most forward-looking indicators below 50.0 levels. Russia agreed a deal to safeguard exports of grain from Ukraine and restarted gas flows from Nord Stream 1 pipeline but...
The war of attrition grinds on in Ukraine as Europe tries to normalise gas flows and open ports for grains. China’s challenges were compounded by boycotts on mortgages for unfinished projects. Argentina’s finance minister announced its new economic plans.
Russia announced it will shut down the Nord Stream 1 pipeline for 10-days for maintenance. China brought forward local government special bonds issuance from 2023 to 2022, while keeping the zero Covid-19 policy, which resembles the “whack-a-mole” game.
Gustavo Medeiros, Ashmore’s Head of Research, answers some timely questions about recent events and performance in Emerging Markets for our 'EM in 10' monthly video review.
It has been a tough start to 2022 for emerging market debt, but what could the future have in store for the months and years ahead? Ashmore’s Head of Research, Gustavo Medeiros, took part in the Asset TV Masterclass.
Manufacturing PMIs improved in Hungary, Colombia, Mexico and China and remained at solid levels across most countries, standing in contrast with the US and Europe where manufacturing PMIs have declined fast. Russia gains further territory in Ukraine.
The risk of an energy crisis in Europe increased further as the G7 discussed a price cap on imports of oil from Russia and economic activity surprised to the downside in both Europe and the United States, led by very poor flash PMI surveys. Chinese...
The situation on the ground in Ukraine continues to suggest a protracted war of attrition for longer as gas flows to Europe get disrupted. Gustavo Petro won the presidential race in Colombia but will have to govern with a minority in parliament. Covid...
Inflation surprised to the upside in the United States (US) and Europe but remains subdued across Asia and seems to have peaked in South America. Central banks will soon realise that the current level of interest rates and tightening of financial...
Gustavo Medeiros, Ashmore’s Head of Research, answers some timely questions about recent events and performance in Emerging Markets for our 'EM in 10' monthly video review.
The European Union announced most countries will cut oil imports from Russia by the end of 2022. Ukraine grain exports dropped more than 60% from a year ago due to logistical constraints. Global PMIs declined with EM PMIs improving and DM deteriorating...
Equities and fixed income recovered from oversold levels. Russia takes further territory in Donbas as a peace deal remains elusive. Argentina allowed energy companies increasing production to access foreign currency. Brazil inflation was higher than...