Emerging market currencies take a pounding

A stronger currency suits Beijing's global ambitions, but threatens exporters. Economists warn the PBOC's latest intervention reveals a delicate balancing act.

Asset managers share the view that despite a strong base for the US economy, Trump’s actual tariff and immigration policies after he assumes office will be key.

London-based Burke was previously at Standard Chartered as global head of electronic and algo trading.

Emerging market equities have fallen for most of 2022. But an improving regulatory outlook in China and Russia’s removal from major benchmark indices are reattracting investor attention, suggesting that any early optimism may have been delayed, not derailed.

The reforms for Thai and foreign firms are aimed at 10 industry groups, including advanced healthcare, next-generation automotive and smart electronics.

Pandemic-related shocks are still evident in emerging market (EM) sovereign and corporate credit risk indicators, says a report from Moody's Investors Service.