Emerging Markets

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Emerging Asia (ex China) government bonds monthly
  • 16 hours ago

Explore monthly insights on key developments across India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand government bond markets. Read the report.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s shift to market financing
  • 16 hours ago

As African sovereigns move up income groups, concessional funding declines, prompting a shift towards diversified, market-based financing strategies.

Gold Demand Trends: India Focus Q3 2026
  • 16 hours ago

Despite some easing, domestic gold prices remained around 45% higher y/y, influencing demand and spending.

Emerging Markets Insights: Big Tech AI Spending
  • 16 hours ago

In this month’s issue, AI-driven investment and strong earnings growth continue to support emerging markets, though selectivity remains essential as higher interest rates create winners and losers.

India's crude imports hit record high in Oct as refiners stock up for festivals, product exports
  • 16 hours ago

Crude imports by Indian refiners rose to an all-time high of 5.54 million b/d in October, as refiners capitalized on improved availability to build supplies ahead of festival demand, while processi...

Defiant consumers?
  • 02 Nov 2026

Friday's market moves are attention grabbing, but economically more muted. The crypto gyrations are speculation, with little real world relevance (beyond the alleged boost to North Korea's GDP). Th...

AI concerns drive further tech downside as US midterms loom
  • 02 Nov 2026

Why the tech sell-off has had little fundamental basis so far, and what the midterms and Iran mean for a volatile week ahead.

Taking some chips off the table – Counterpoint November 2026
  • 02 Nov 2026

The medium-term outlook remains positive, but near-term risks have increased, leading us to take profits in emerging markets and add US Treasuries for greater portfolio resilience.

Indonesia signals further nickel ore quota cuts as global surplus weighs on prices
  • 02 Nov 2026

Indonesia is signaling a further reduction in its 2027 nickel ore production quota under the government's annual work plan and budget, or RKAB, as global oversupply weighs on prices, Coordinating M...