Emerging Markets
Back to homepageChina’s renminbi set to become the newest global currency
The renminbi has truly arrived on the global stage, presenting opportunities as well as risks. China’s renminbi (RMB) is set to become the newest global currency. According to a report, “Generation ¥ – RMB: the new global currency”, prepared by
Read MoreInvestor Sentiment Around the World
Franklin Templeton’s 2015 Global Investor Sentiment Survey (GISS)1 revealed a number of interesting observations about investor beliefs, misconceptions and biases—and a few surprises. This year’s survey polled investors across 23 countries in developed and emerging markets. Since the annual survey’s
Read MoreA Pivotal Year for ASEAN?
The role of Asian markets in the global economy has grown significantly in recent years, and we expect this trend to continue in the future. Many of these countries have also made fundamental improvements to their economies, and we think
Read MoreGetting Emerging Market Exposure through Developed Countries Blue Chips
As multi-national corporations (MNC) from developed countries increasingly seek to leverage growth opportunities in fast growing emerging markets, they offer investors the ability to get emerging market exposure without investing directly in emerging markets. While there is no consensus as
Read MoreSignificant Slip—or Just a Blip—in Emerging Markets’ Foreign Exchange Reserves?
For those looking to invest in emerging markets, a steady growth in foreign exchange reserves—in many cases to higher levels than in most developed markets—has been a positive talking point for the past two decades. This reserve build-up has allowed
Read MoreIndia Poised for Gargantuan Leap
All the elements are all aligned to make India a global powerhouse. So said Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in an address titled “Seizing the India Moment” at Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi
Read MoreHasenstab on Global Growth: Headwinds or Tailwinds?
By: Michael Hasenstab, Ph.D. Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer Portfolio Manager Templeton Global Macro Group* While some forecasters predict gloomy global growth this year, the contrarian-minded Dr. Michael Hasenstab, chief investment officer, Templeton Global Macro Group (formerly known as
Read MoreExclusive Interview: Emerging Markets High Yield Becomes Increasingly Attractive
We sat down with Sergei Strigo, Head of Emerging Market Debt Management at Amundi to discuss why emerging market debt should not be overlooked. No access to video? About Sergei Strigo Sergei Strigo is a Portfolio Manager and Head
Read MoreIndian Equity Market Poised for Multi-Year Growth
The Indian equity market – one of the best performing markets in the world last year – appears poised to continue growing at full steam. “The prospects for the Indian market are very good, especially for the long term investor,”
Read MoreOpportunities in Islamic Finance Grow
I am convinced that opportunities exist in Islamic, or Shariah-compliant, investment products to address the investment needs of the world’s 1.6 billion Muslim citizens. I recently attended a conference on Islamic investment that Franklin Templeton organized in Dubai, where H.R.H. Sultan
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