Yen surged on US Treasury activity amid benign US inflation. India-EU trade and Colombia/Chile fiscal reforms highlight EM shifts. Global diplomacy saw US-Ukraine-Russia talks, while Fitch boosted Türkiye and Gabon resumed IMF engagement.
Watch the replay of this insightful webinar where we discussed the outlook and opportunities for emerging markets hard currency sovereign debt in 2026.
Trump threatens 10% tariffs on goods from 8 European nations from 1 Feb, rising to 25% by 1 Jun unless Greenland sale talks advance. China posts record surplus; FX flows hint USD weakening. US CPI softer; Argentina/Brazil updates; UAE assets up 23%.
Brazil’s vast natural resources have helped build a resilient economy, backed by a sophisticated financial system & a well-educated, hyperconnected population. However, persistent political volatility and inefficient public spending have hindered progress
Trump eased on China tariffs; EM assets rallied. IMF cut 2025 global growth to 2.8%. Kazakhstan defies OPEC+. India may retaliate vs Pakistan. IMF suspended Colombia credit. Hungary faces media probe. SA cancels VAT hike. ECB hints at more cuts.
Trump pressured Powell to cut rates amid firing speculation; USD fell sharply. US budget passed key vote; JD Vance in India; Milei set ARS floor. Egypt-Saudi deals; Ghana reaffirmed IMF terms; ANC polled behind DA first time ever in South Africa.
Trump postponed reciprocal tariffs by 90 days except against China. The US dollar index hit a six-month low as 10-year yields rose 50bps. Oil prices fell sharply to post-COVID lows, shifting the curve into contango. Zelenskyy claimed Chinese soldiers...
This webinar, held the day after ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs were due to come into effect, provide valuable insights into the goal of tariffs, the market impact and where we expect to be once the dust settles.
As “Liberation Day” shocked global markets, EM assets outperformed. NASDAQ now in technical bear market, down 23% from its February peak. US effective tariff rate now at an estimated 22.5%, the highest since 1909.
US tariff announcement due April 2. Trump frustrated over Ukraine talks. Japan resumes trade talks with S. Korea & China. China’s fertility rate drops. IMF’s $20bn aid for Argentina. Bolsonaro faces trial. Ghana’s debt falls. Le Pen guilty of embezzlement
A webinar featuring EM Equity Lead Portfolio Manager Dhiren Shah and Ashmore’s Global Head of Research Gustavo Medeiros explores emerging market (EM) investment trends.
US tariff uncertainty persists but recent news was calmer. Early investor rotation from US after Germany’s policy shift. Türkiye intervened in TRY post-political shock. Argentina posts surplus, Brazil hikes 100bps. Colombia swaps finance minister.
Seismic US policy shifts have been advancing political and policy changes across the world in response. We offer an overview of the global macro context behind Germany’s historic fiscal reform, and the impact it can have on emerging markets (EM).
US stocks in correction; Bessent unfazed. ECB: Uncertainty higher than Covid. US, Ukraine propose 30-day ceasefire; Russia talks soon. Anti-authoritarian protests in E. Europe. China plans stimulus. Mexico delays tariff retaliation to Apr 2.
US policy confusion fuels recession fears. German policy shift lifts EU stocks. Trump eyes higher Russia tariffs. Carney wins Canada’s Liberal leadership. OPEC+ boosts April output. China raises deficit. Milei pushes fiscal reform. Mexico’s FM resigns.
EM assets held up in February despite tariffs and geopolitics. Ukraine ceasefire odds rose as US-EU tensions drove change. India posted strong fiscal data; Malaysia advanced reforms, Indonesia faced doubts. Argentina tightened policy, Mexico reformed...
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EM stocks outperformed, led by China. Germany's coalition lacks a 2/3 majority. Qatar & Kuwait exit EMBI GD; LATAM gains. Zelenskyy open to stepping down. Korea & Taiwan exports signal downturn. Bolsonaro accused of coup. SA delays budget announcement.
Traditional EM indices, such as the JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified (EMBI GD), provide great yield enhancement for global fixed income portfolios. However, the high average duration of this index exposes it to volatility from global risk factors.
Chinese tech stocks surge as Xi meets CEOs. Trump plans reciprocal tariffs. Russian oil exports plunge under sanctions. US-Russia talks on Ukraine imminent. Indonesia cuts spending. Brazil’s Lula faces rising disapproval. Romania’s Iohannis resigns.
This webinar, held nearly one month after Donald Trump’s inauguration, provided valuable insights into markets that have demonstrated lower volatility, lower correlation and downside protection compared to developed markets equities.