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Emerging markets: why the asset class is worth the "bother"
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Emerging markets: why the asset class is worth the "bother"

Faced with its critics, why emerging markets continue to show significant potential in the second quarter and beyond.

5 min Read
Emerging market debt March 2024 review and outlook
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Emerging market debt March 2024 review and outlook

Our summary of developments in emerging market debt in March 2024 and outlook.

3 min Read
Private markets: how do we tackle ESG issues?
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Private markets: how do we tackle ESG issues?

How does abrdn deal with ESG concerns in private markets? We discuss our approach.

3 min Read
Net-zero stewardship: an engagement-led approach to decarbonisation
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Net-zero stewardship: an engagement-led approach to decarbonisation

Active ownership is a key part of meeting net-zero goals. We discuss how we help companies on their decarbonisation journey.

2 min Read
Global mid-caps: postcard from the USA 
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Global mid-caps: postcard from the USA 

Read our very own Anjli Shah’s insights from her recent trip to the US. This includes politics, the economy and companies that impressed.

3 min Read
Fund financing: credit where it's due
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Fund financing: credit where it's due

Find out why we think now is a good time to participate in fund financing.

3 min Read
Following cashflows from China to Chile
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Following cashflows from China to Chile

In the latest episode of the Emerging Market Equities Podcast, Nick is joined by Matt Williams to explore the world of emerging markets (EM) through an income lens.

22 min Listen
The Investment Outlook - Introduction and House View
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The Investment Outlook - Introduction and House View

Our latest House View provides the perfect context for four new articles looking at some of the issues behind the headlines affecting investors.

2 min Read
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Global Macro Research

The monthly macro outlook video - April 2024
Global Macro Research
The monthly macro outlook video - April 2024

In our Monthly Macro video for April, Paul Diggle, Chief Economist, discusses the ‘on-again, off-again’ prospects for economic ‘soft landings’ in the major economies.

0 min Watch
Podcast: Will the Bank of Japan hike interest rates again before the Federal Reserve cuts?
Global Macro Research
Podcast: Will the Bank of Japan hike interest rates again before the Federal Reserve cuts?

In our latest Macro Bytes podcast abrdn's economists discuss the outlook for monetary policy in Japan and the US.

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Emerging markets outlook: Facing 'last mile' challenges
Global Macro Research
Emerging markets outlook: Facing 'last mile' challenges

Emerging market growth has eased off its recent blistering pace, while headline and core inflation have made good progress towards central bank targets, creating scope for monetary easing. However, the ‘last mile’ presents challenges, and policymakers will likely move cautiously until the Fed begins its cutting cycle.

1 min Read
What would Trump do? 1. Trade
Global Macro Research
What would Trump do? 1. Trade

Trump’s ability to implement tariff changes using executive orders makes trade one of the most unpredictable and potentially disruptive areas of his policy platform.

1 min Read
Podcast: Are we in a more volatile world for inflation?
Global Macro Research
Podcast: Are we in a more volatile world for inflation?

Paul Diggle and Luke Bartholomew discuss why higher inflation volatility may be here to stay.

24 min Listen
Beyond negative rate policy: What's next for Japan?
Global Macro Research
Beyond negative rate policy: What's next for Japan?

The Bank of Japan has finally exited negative interest rates and removed yield curve control. Short-term rates will be the primary policy tool from here, marking a return to more conventional policy. But further tightening is likely to be limited.

1 min Read
Global Economic Outlook: The last mile
Global Macro Research
Global Economic Outlook: The last mile

Central banks have so far waged a successful campaign against inflation. But with the end in sight, will the ‘last mile’ be the toughest to cross? We examine the implications for growth and monetary policy, as well as the range of potential outcomes.

4 min Read
Macro Bytes: Will China hit its new growth target?
Global Macro Research
Macro Bytes: Will China hit its new growth target?

This episode of our podcast discusses the current challenges and opportunities facing the Chinese economy.

28 min Listen
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