Investing in BRICS: Understanding the Emerging Market powerhouses

Emerging market stocks have become increasingly attractive to global investors, drawing attention for their robust growth potential and the opportunities they present in a dynamic economic landscape. As these markets continue to evolve, they offer unique

According to Ben Slavin, global head of ETFs and managing director at BNY, investors might want to consider hedging their emerging market investments. While there have been significant inflows into Indian, European, and Japanese ETFs, Slavin

Emerging markets are increasingly capturing the attention of investors and businesses worldwide, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and development. These markets, characterised by rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, are home to a significant portion of the global

Emerging market economic growth picked up speed in the middle of the second quarter of 2024, according to PMI survey data. This marked the fastest expansion in activity in a year, driven by notable improvements in

The past decade has posed significant challenges for investors who have placed their bets on the emerging markets (EM) growth narrative. Over this period, the MSCI Emerging Markets index has yielded only about a third of

Major developing economies are projected to experience a significant rise in net capital inflows this year, reaching nearly $903 billion, an increase of almost a third. This forecast, however, is heavily dependent on the stability of

Emerging market stocks and currencies are maintaining stability as investors await global inflation data and the South African elections. Emerging markets are navigating cautiously in anticipation of critical forthcoming events. In South Africa, the rand has

Not all dividend-paying companies are equal, and investors face the challenge of identifying firms that can offer sustainable payouts over the long term. Emerging markets are increasingly seen as fertile ground for income and capital growth,

Wealthy investors are increasingly directing their funds towards emerging markets in a quest for higher returns, signalling a potential long-term change in their investment strategies, a seasoned Bank of America economist revealed to Reuters. Large global

India’s weight in MSCI’s Global Standard index, which tracks emerging market stocks, has reached a new record high, enhancing the prospects for increased inflows into its equity markets. The weightage for India will increase to 19%

In the next decade emerging markets will leverage increasingly healthy economic fundamentals and harness technological innovation to drive the next era of global growth. In this special publication to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of our emerging

A World Economic Forum (WEF) economist on Monday expressed optimism regarding emerging markets despite headwinds caused by geopolitical tensions and global economic challenges. In an exclusive interview with CGTN on the sidelines of a special meeting

Emerging market businesses have long been perceived as risky destinations for investment. But how risky, exactly? We now have better information with which to answer that question, thanks to a pair of reports published in March

US stocks will make the second-lowest returns of all major markets over the next decade, according to data from Amundi, which forecasts expected returns over 10 years based on current valuations. The big winner is emerging

The world’s leading Emerging Markets (EMs) are moving rapidly up the World Bank’s latest GDP rankings in PPP terms (purchase power parity) as well as the annual foreign direct investment (FDI) confidence ranking, according to management consultancy Kearney, and are starting

Return forecasts across equities have significantly increased from last year’s forecasts, according to a report by DWS Research Institute. In Europe and emerging markets, they are now in line with or modestly above the realized returns over

A new tide of optimism washes over emerging economies with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). While the technological revolution carries the potential to exacerbate inequalities, it equally holds the promise of driving economic growth and