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Foreign equity markets worth a serious look 2
Your clients should look beyond the U.S., and consider investing in foreign equity markets, specifically Asia and a few emerging markets. It’s usually tough to break old habits but advisors may very well have do so if they want higher
Read MoreEmerging market recovery – Silver lining slides into sight 3
The jury is still out on the strength and timing of the emerging market recovery. Despite the fallout from the Argentine debt crisis, the war on terrorism and slower global economic growth, Latin American and Eastern Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) emerging markets
Read MoreInvesting in the Philippines: Markets, and Hopes Rebound 3
Expectations are high that new president will reverse the economic mess under the previous regime Mired in corruption and political uncertainty, the Philippines breathed a sigh of relief in January when its new president, Gloria Arroyo, assumed office following the
Read MoreTo rehabilitate Indonesia 0
Political instability the biggest obstacle Like its other Asian counterparts, the Indonesian stock market lost substantial ground in 2000. As of Dec. 7, it was down 59.5% in U.S.-dollar terms year-to-date on the MSCI emerging markets index, making it one
Read MoreMalaysian economy – On the road to recovery 2
The Malaysian economy is the best among a group of emerging markets, and it has done it without international help. Although it has posted a loss, Malaysia is by far the best-performing emerging market in Asia for the 10 months
Read MoreMalaysian tiger roars 1
And without international help Malaysia has defied the doomsayers who criticized it for shunning International Monetary Fund assistance following the 1997 Asian crisis. Instead of slipping into an economic quagmire as forecast, it has emerged as one of the stronger
Read MoreSurprising strength in Pakistan market 0
But domestic instability is never far from the surface and foreign investors remain wary Pakistan’s stock market has started the year on a strong note. By Feb. 17, it was up 32.8% in U.S. dollars on the MSCI Emerging Market
Read MoreA recovery in the making 0
A strong high-tech sector boosts Israel’s economy Following three years of relatively slow growth, the Israeli economy is beginning to show signs of recovery. GDP growth is expected to increase to 3.4% this year from an estimated 2.2% in 1999,
Read MoreManagers take country-and sector-specific approach 1
Global growth, increased liquidity, greater consumer confidence will combine to make emerging markets more attractive Analysts are optimistic about the prospects of non-Asian emerging markets this year. Improving liquidity, continuing global growth, rising commodity prices, reasonable valuations and subdued fears
Read MoreEMU membership on track 0
Criteria, however, may cause central bank woes Greece appears set to become the newest member of the European Monetary Union on Jan. 1, 2001 when the next wave of members are accepted. According to a recent Organization for Economic Co-operation
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