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Emerging markets see surge in assets and debt inflows
Emerging market assets have seen a significant resurgence, driven by a shift in the US interest-rate outlook and increased investor diversification. A gauge of emerging market currencies recently achieved its seventh consecutive weekly gain, marking its strongest streak since late 2024. This trend follows softer US economic data, including a notable drop in July retail sales, which has reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve monetary tightening.
Investor demand for emerging market debt has reached a two-decade high, as governments issue record amounts of bonds. Analysts suggest that improved policymaking, stronger foreign exchange reserves, and deeper local capital markets have helped these economies better withstand global shocks compared to the period between 2015 and 2025. While most currencies like the Romanian leu, Taiwan dollar, and Polish zloty appreciated, the Brazilian real faced pressure due to domestic election risks.
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Bank of America · Brazil · Brown Brothers Harriman · Federal Reserve · MSCI
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] MSCI’s emerging market equities gauge rose 0.3 per cent on Friday, marking a weekly advance of 2.6 per cent. www.businesstimes.com.sg
- [● 2 SOURCES] Emerging market debt inflows have reached a level not seen in more than two decades. wdez.com · kelo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Weak US retail sales and inflation data have increased the threshold for Federal Reserve monetary policy tightening. www.businesstimes.com.sg
- [● 2 SOURCES] The period between 2015 and 2025 was characterized by significant challenges for emerging markets, including a strong dollar and various crises. wdez.com · kelo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Brazilian real fell more than 1 per cent against the dollar in a single session due to election risk. www.businesstimes.com.sg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An index tracking developing-world currencies achieved its seventh consecutive weekly advance. www.businesstimes.com.sg