Emerging Markets

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Q3 2026 CIO Review and Outlook
  • 20 Oct 2026

Sean Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, reviews a volatile third quarter for emerging markets and explains why his broader outlook remains constructive.

India gold market update: Seasonal demand shows early strength
  • 20 Oct 2026

India's gold market showed signs of strengthening in October as seasonal demand gathered pace, supported by September's sharp price correction. Investment demand also remained healthy, with positiv...

Global Pension Finance Watch – Third Quarter 2026
  • 20 Oct 2026

The pension index rose in every region except Brazil over the third quarter, as the impact of higher discount rates on liabilities more than outweighed negative investment returns.

Energy disruption and El Niño: Leading to a global food crisis?
  • 19 Oct 2026

Rising energy and fertilizer costs, supply disruptions in the Middle East and Russia, and El Niño-driven weather risks are increasing pressure on global food prices and food security, with the grea...

Scapegoat economics
  • 19 Oct 2026

China’s officially reported third quarter GDP growth was 4.5% y/y. That means that this year’s officially reported growth is likely to hit the officially set growth target. However, despite a stron...

Weekly Markets Monitor - Bonds back in the room
  • 19 Oct 2026

Last week, Middle East tensions intensified amid attacks and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher. President Trump also waived additional tariffs of up to 100% o...

Hidden gem: Alternative real estate
  • 19 Oct 2026

Explore how alternative real estate can enhance portfolio diversification, resilience and income through specialist expertise.

Weekly Comments on Credit: October 16, 2026
  • 16 Oct 2026

Global credit markets navigated a challenging week as persistently elevated U.S. inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will hold rates higher for longer. The 10-year...

European fiscal risks and emerging markets: Key pressure points for investors
  • 16 Oct 2026

Lyndon Man examines European fiscal risks, lessons from 2011 and which emerging market currencies, rates and bonds may withstand contagion amid volatility.