Venezuela: Intervention “Shouldn’t Even Be Considered”
Recent comments from US president Donald Trump that refer to a “military option” being under consideration in response to recent…
Asia’s Market Rally Will Continue
Asia’s equity markets have had their best start to the year since 2009, rising almost 30 percent so far this…
What’s In Store For Emerging Markets?
Looking ahead, the outlook for emerging markets during the second half remains solid. However, whether growth can accelerate much beyond…
Video: Is China The New Champion Of Free Trade?
China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) initiative is gaining traction. With 30 countries across six corridors, China is also looking…
Optimism Increases On China
Regulatory Clarity Raises Hope From insurers to investment managers, investors are increasingly optimistic about China, mainly driven by more settled…
A Closer Look At China’s Reserves
China’s FX reserves data for June, released on July 7th, clearly suggest that capital outflows may be picking up. Adjusting…
MSCI Attention Relevant, But Reforms Key Drivers
After three failed attempts, the inclusion of 222 Chinese large-cap A-shares in MSCI’s Emerging Markets Index is what many market…
A Post-Brexit UK Will Benefit From China’s OBOR
China’s Ambitions Could Make London Top Financial Centre Post-Brexit As one of the world’s biggest renminbi hubs outside of China,…
Trump And Trade: A Meaningless Goal?
While US President Trump has softened his stance on a number of key issues since taking office, trade is decidedly…
China’s Downgrade Reflects Its Fundamentals
This week, global ratings agency Moody’s downgraded China’s sovereign rating to A1 from Aa3, citing expectations of financial conditions eroding…
Cracks Appearing In Philippine Economy
Incoming Central Bank Governor To Inherit “Robust” Economy The Philippine central bank will soon have a new governor. Data points…
2017 Emerging Market Inflows At Post-2006 Peak
Data Points To Seventh Straight Week Of Strong Inflows According to EPFR Global, flows into global emerging market funds (GEMs)…
