Brazil Holds Rates Steady Ahead Of Election Season Kickoff
While it may still be a bit too early to determine the outcome of Brazil’s scheduled fall election, recent scandals…
Climate Infrastructure Across Emerging Markets
In developed countries, we tend to take infrastructure services for granted. It’s easy to forget, when living in London, Washington,…
As Markets Open, China Volatility A Possibility In Regional Markets
China’s markets are opening to the world—but be aware of the potential for unintended consequences. As more money flows into…
With China, India, Acting Against Bitcoin, No Major Threat To Traditional Currencies Is Seen
Crypto currency bitcoin has rarely been out of the headlines. First the price highs, then the dramatic decline, and now…
Emerging Markets: Can They Defy A Strong Dollar?
Turkey’s currency crisis has spooked emerging-market (EM) investors, especially amid growing concern about the strengthening US dollar. We think countries…
As Turkish Currency Reels, Erdogan Seeks To Maintain Grip On Power
As Turkey prepares for its general election on June 24th, its economy and free-falling currency is what global investors have…
Foreign Investment To Boost Dubai Real Estate
Global property prices increased on average by 2.1 percent in 2017, up from 1.6 percent the previous year, according to…
Asia’s Tech Sector A New Magnet For Investors
With Infrastructure Improving, Investments To Propel Tech Sector Home to two of the world’s biggest technology companies – Samsung and…
Can Emerging Market Equities Bounce Back?
A Wall Street Journal (WSJ) blog on Wednesday warned that the emerging-market (EM) trade is under threat. But market analysts think investors shouldn’t be…
A New Era Of Market Volatility
“Say Goodbye To The Goldilocks Investment Landscape” We are entering a new era of market volatility. Equity and bond investors…
Malaysian Election Results Not Expected To Curtail Corruption
Malaysia’s election this week may be shaping up as the closest one ever, but economists don’t think the outcome will…
Argentina’s Central Bank Taking New Measures
Argentina‘s central bank (BCRA) has once again surprised markets by substantially hiking its policy rate again. Markets must pay attention…
