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Emerging markets and the SDGs: investing where it's needed most
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Emerging markets and the SDGs: investing where it's needed most

We look at some of the companies helping to solve some of the biggest challenges we face today

4 min read
Emerging market debt August 2023 review and outlook
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Emerging market debt August 2023 review and outlook

Our summary of developments in emerging market debt in August 2023 and the outlook going forward.

2 min read
Social equity and financial empowerment
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Social equity and financial empowerment

Inspiring financial inclusivity, diversity and resilience in future generations.

17 min listen
Misperceptions may be masking a golden opportunity in China
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Misperceptions may be masking a golden opportunity in China

We explain why now offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for investors to buy quality Chinese companies at bargain prices.

5 min read
Private markets: the price is right – or is it?
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Private markets: the price is right – or is it?

One question that sparks debate with our clients is – are private market assets overvalued? Here, we seek to answer the question.

4 min read
Demystifying emerging markets
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Demystifying emerging markets

A look at the current themes helping to drive emerging markets while addressing questions on investors' minds about the asset class.

8 min read
Greater Seoul logistics: light at the end of the tunnel?
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Greater Seoul logistics: light at the end of the tunnel?

What next for logistics in Seoul? We discuss when the turning point might be.

2 min read
Mexico - the key beneficiary of US nearshoring
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Mexico - the key beneficiary of US nearshoring

Tiago Rodrigues discusses 'nearshoring' and how Mexico will be the biggest beneficiary of this trend thanks to its proximity to the US.

4 min read
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abrdn Research Institute

Macro Bytes: are we in a world of permanently higher interest rates?
abrdn Research Institute
Macro Bytes: are we in a world of permanently higher interest rates?

Luke talks to Lukasz Rachel, Assistant Professor of Economics at UCL, and Bob Gilhooly, Senior Emerging Markets Economist at abrdn, about the long term drivers of interest rates. 

38 min listen
Global Economic Outlook: Rolling on or rolling over?
abrdn Research Institute
Global Economic Outlook: Rolling on or rolling over?

The US economy continues to be resilient. Europe is staring at recession. China faces headwinds, while other EMs diverge. Global economies present a mixed picture. Read on to find out more…

4 min read
How is AI going to change the economy?
abrdn Research Institute
How is AI going to change the economy?

We analyse the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on economic growth and productivity, jobs and wages, sectors, government policy and regulation, and geopolitics.

1 min read
US forecast deep dive: Smooth descent to get bumpier
abrdn Research Institute
US forecast deep dive: Smooth descent to get bumpier

Accelerating activity growth means a US recession is not imminent. But we still think a downturn is coming during our forecast horizon, even if recent activity and inflation dynamics make this an extremely close call.

1 min read
Macro Bytes: Is the Fed pulling off a soft landing?
abrdn Research Institute
Macro Bytes: Is the Fed pulling off a soft landing?

Paul and Luke speak to James McCann, Deputy Chief Economist at abrdn, about the outlook for the US economy.

23 min listen
r* gazing: assessing the future path for global interest rates
abrdn Research Institute
r* gazing: assessing the future path for global interest rates

Has there been a structural shift to higher policy rates and yields or will global interest rates head back to their pre-pandemic lows and resume their downward trend? Read our research.

4 min read
Macro Bytes: What did the Bank of England get wrong? - with Michael Saunders
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Macro Bytes: What did the Bank of England get wrong? - with Michael Saunders

Paul and Luke speak to Michael Saunders, former external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee

28 min listen
How resilient are DM consumers?
abrdn Research Institute
How resilient are DM consumers?

The resilience of developed market consumption has been a key factor extending this cycle. Resilience should wane in the second half of the year, but some economies are more vulnerable than others.

1 min read
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