Potential for interest rate cuts in Latin America provides opportunities for policies, economies, and equities.
 

Discover how the UAE’s strategic diversification and robust economic policies are positioning it as a leader amongst GCC nations.

Understand the short-term "voting" actions of foreign investors selling Chinese equities versus the long-term "weighing" impact of value investors.
 

In 2024, the world will witness the highest concentration of elections in modern history, setting the tone for Emerging Markets across the globe.

Navigating the delicate balance between optimism for sustained growth and cautionary considerations surrounding market valuations in India.

Emerging market top-down opportunities and strong consumer-driven growth are unlocking the potential of the Chinese equity market.

From China's economic challenges to the future of Asian exports, discover how Indonesia and India are changing the game in East Asian economies.

Deflationary challenges arising in China, its rarity in emerging markets, and the influence of political decisions on shaping the economic landscape.

Emerging markets surge, tech sector booms with EV and AI stocks, and contrasting performance and quality concerns come to light.

Explore the correlation between currency dynamics, equity market moves, and economic factors to help capitalize on emerging market opportunities.

Decisive monetary policy has brought inflation under control in Mexico and Brazil, helping to lift the value of their currencies and support growth.

As the dust settles after pivotal elections, what has kept us cautious, and what are the prospects for political change

Demand for semiconductors is an indicator of the health of the global economy. Right now, things are looking as weak as ever.

Chinese oil demand has largely been correlated with GDP growth, but the nature of that relationship is changing.

An assessment of Emerging Markets reveals uneven performance and identifies opportunities in domestic-driven economies.

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank is a 'first world problem' with limited EM exposure. No JOEMX portfolio companies have been identified as having exposure.

Recent moves within the asset class reveal interesting patterns that may point to potential risk opportunities later

Revisiting a key driver for the asset class: the direction of the US dollar and the capital flows that result from that.

A look at the impact of local politics at a time of rising global interest rates, a stronger US dollar, and a slowing South Korean economy. 

In a new video, James Syme, Senior Fund Manager, offers a perspective on markets that have performed well, despite a tightening US Dollar and rising rates.

Next year looks good for Emerging Markets with an expected decline in rates and the US dollar. But some investors are better placed than others.

The market’s optimism of recent years seems to have ended. Yet China has all the building blocks of a powerful recovery when Covid lockdowns end.

In a new video, James Syme, Senior Fund Manager, shares why these stocks come with a lot of risk – and what to consider before investing.

Beijing is changing its policy on Covid and property. Is this a bottom for China stocks?

Inflation under control, positive economic growth, valuations at half their long-term – we remain very positive on Brazil in both absolute and emerging market-relative sense.

Some Chinese stocks may appear attractive from a valuations perspectives – but investors also need to be able to realize that value.

Despite the strong dollar and contracting liquidity, emerging markets are holding their own. As long as you’re selective. 

Hint: Watch where the tourists go, says Senior Fund Manager Paul Wimborne. 

Rejection of a left-wing constitution reduces risk for equity investors in Chile, but economic problems remain an obstacle

Energy exporters, or those with relative energy stability, show signs of prospering 

James Syme weighs in on what it will take for the Chinese economy to reverse a slowdown.

Inflation is not all bad news in emerging markets

Floating exchange rates are likely to limit the impact of rising US rates on emerging markets

Rising commodity prices will have a powerful impact on emerging markets, for exporters and for those that import and subsidise the 'Three Fs', food, fuel and fertilizer.

James Syme, Senior Fund Manager on the Emerging Markets Opportunities team, shares his latest views on Chinese Equity Markets.

James Syme and the Emerging Markets Opportunities team look at the new chapter Russia is writing in emerging equity markets

James Syme, Senior Fund Manager on the Emerging Markets Opportunities team, shares his latest views on Russian Equity Markets.

James Syme and the Emerging Markets Opportunities team highlight the hidden export strengths of two of their favourite markets, India and Mexico

James Syme takes a look at recent commodity price moves and describes how the portfolio is positioned to benefit. 

The opportunity within emerging markets is more compelling than the opportunity of emerging markets.

We have seen continued high inflation prints across the world, with volatility in interest rate expectations testing the resolve of central banks...

What a China-Taiwan conflict could mean for stocks

There has been substantial commentary around the changing regulatory environment in China, but is this overshadowing the economic data?

Pandemic policies and the implications for emerging market investors. 

Five indicators to monitor risk and opportunity from the JOHCM Global Emerging Markets Opportunities team. 

Portfolio positioning around the commodity rally: the JOHCM Global Emerging Markets Opportunities team provide an update

The pick-up in capital flows, higher commodity prices and vaccination roll-outs are powerful drivers for commodity-exporting emerging markets.

With Covid-19 case numbers rising rapidly, James Syme reviews the portfolio's Indian exposure.

A top-down look at Brazil from the JOHCM Global Emerging Markets Opportunities team.

James Syme takes a look at the higher-beta emerging markets and gives his thoughts on where the opportunities lie.    

Looking for signs as to which economies (and, potentially, markets) are in the best positions to recover.

2020 has seen an upsurge in anti establishment protests in Thailand. James Syme provides his thoughts. 

The Emerging Markets Opportunities team highlight one of their strongest conviction ideas. 

Observations on some interesting differences between inflation dynamics in major Latin American countries.

A top-down look at the countries the JOHCM Emerging Markets Opportunities team are avoiding. 

The US hegemon versus the Chinese challenger: echoes of history

Emerging markets to avoid: the JOHCM Emerging Markets Opportunities team provide their top down analysis.

We previously wrote that "banks generally carry a triple threat in this environment". We now update that to four threats.

James Syme provides the team’s signature top-down analysis of emerging markets and the risks and opportunities, country-by-country.  

What does Covid-19 mean for emerging markets?     

Shorter-term economic data sources and their usuefulness in navigating the impacts of the coronavirus spread in China.  

"China is a source of opportunities rather than an opportunity in and of itself." - James Syme provides his latest monthly update. 

Many investors have assumed that dollar strength is the new normal, but pressure on the dollar is building. And when the dollar does roll over, the history of EM equities suggests the asset class could deliver very strong returns.
 

Improving US dollar liquidity and a weaker dollar have the potential to drive very strong economic uplift and equity market returns in EMs. 

Turning more positive on Turkey: James Syme, JOHCM Global Emerging Markets Opportunities, explains his optimism.   

Despite the slowing global growth and trade war headwinds, James Syme outlines where the team are still finding opportunities.

Someday, this trade war’s going to end. That would be just fine for emerging market investors. Until then caution is warranted.

Recent events in Argentina underline why investing in EM starts with the top-down country call.

James Syme, manager of the JOHCM Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, talks trade wars and currency manipulation. 

James Syme gives his outlook on emerging markets given slowing economic growth in China and the slowing cycle.

James Syme, JOHCM Global Emerging Markets Opportunities, outlines the investment case for Russian equities, which have attractions despite the country’s well-documented political and corporate governance issues.
 

Note from James Syme on the recent interest rate cut in Chile and broader thoughts on the EM asset class/portfolio positioning.

James Syme discusses Mexico being the latest emerging market to undergo volatility as a result of politics-related trade uncertainty. 

Conditions for EM ex-China look better for the next few years - James Syme, manager of the JOHCM Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund.  

James Syme takes a look at two interesting stories that have been developing recently in South Africa and Mexico.

James Syme, JOHCM Global Emerging Markets Opportunities, on the positive changes in corporate governance in South Korea and what it means for the country's equity market.

Fed rate freeze bodes well for domestic EM equities

James Syme takes a look at US monetary policy and the resulting outlook for emerging markets. 

James Syme gives his take on China and why he remains cautious. 

Enticing valuations suggest 2019 will be a better year for emerging equity markets. 

James Syme, manager of the JOHCM Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, takes a look at the implications of the escalating US-China trade tensions for emerging markets 

James Syme, manager of the JOHCM Global Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, looks at whether opportunity can emerge from crisis in Brazil.

The importance of currency in emerging market investing: James Syme provides his insight on where the opportunities lie.

James Syme reviews how the rising oil price affects emerging market countries and currencies. 

Analysing the effect of political change on emerging market equities

Investor optimism over the new South African president is misplaced, says James Syme, JOHCM Emerging Market Opportunities Fund.

James Syme, co-manager of the JOHCM Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, explains his views on the geopolitical risk surrounding the Korean peninsula.

James Syme, manager of the JOHCM Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, details the two developments that added to our optimism over the Indian economy and Indian equities. 

James Syme, manager of the JOHCM Global Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, takes an in-depth look at corporate Korea 

Problematic current-account deficits in many emerging markets have eased, reducing the overall level of risk in emerging markets as an asset class, explains James Syme, manager of the JOHCM Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund.

There’s good news in retail credit, but state-owned banks have disappointed, says James Syme, manager of the JOHCM Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund.