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Emerging markets geared for growth 2
Emerging markets are expected to produce “good, solid returns” this year, supported by reduced reliance on exports to the developed world as well as higher domestic demand. But each country and sector is different. Markets are expected to rebound in 2013
Read MoreChinese economy keeps motoring on 8
The threat of a hard landing appears to have been greatly exaggerated, as the Chinese economy is still growing solidly Fears of a hard landing in China are now being replaced by renewed optimism about the recent performance of both
Read MoreLow debt, high growth – Opportunities in emerging markets 2
Although results were disappointing for many developing nations in 2011, they could well post strong performances this year. But for clients who are attracted by the opportunities in emerging markets, experts who manage investments in these regions suggest Latin America,
Read MoreThe Next 11: Are they the next big thing? 0
Not far behind the well-known BRIC nations, these up-and-comers offer much food for thought If your clients are familiar with investing in the BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China, they might be interested in the Next 11, which
Read MorePoised for gains with growth in emerging markets 1
Robust consumer demand and sustained global demand for natural resources will underpin growth in emerging markets this year. In particular, growth in India and China will be a tonic for commodities-producing emerging countries. Non-Asian emerging markets are poised for another
Read MoreIs African economic growth finally ready to take off? 414
Long seen as “too risky,” African economic growth is moving forward at a remarkable pace Africa has experienced a sea change over the past decade and has more or less shed its image of being “too risky.” And although challenges
Read MoreA new era of maturity and stability for Latin America 0
Region’s growing strength is evident in the speed of its economic recovery, which was much faster than that of the developed world Latin America appears poised for a period of sustainable growth, as the region’s traditional high-risk image has been
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Emerging markets: Non-Asian economies to grow
Rising demand for natural resources and consumer goods will fuel expansion One investment sec-tor that holds much promise for 2010 is emerging markets. While the outlook for some of the world’s largest economies, such as the U.S., Japan and Germany,
Read MoreLook to frontier markets for clients who can stomach risk 11
Once relatively inaccessible to foreigners, frontier markets are increasingly gaining the attention of investors who are willing to assume greater risks for the opportunity to obtain greater rewards. Countries that are less developed than emerging markets present opportunities because of
Read MoreDirection of developing economies uncertain 3
The credit crisis plaguing much of the developed world is also leaving its mark on developing economies. With the global financial system expected to remain under stress for much of 2009, there is little consensus for clients who are looking to
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