Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets

Financial inclusion efforts in Mexico give way to new market highs

Global investors might not be aware that Mexico’s stock market has been rising to new heights this year. Dina Ting, Head of Index Portfolio Management, Franklin Templeton ETFs, makes the case to consider adding some exposure.

Update on India: Time to take another look
Asia

Update on India: Time to take another look

India’s stock market has underperformed global markets overall as well as some of its emerging market regional peers so far this year. However, there are signs that perhaps the tide has turned, and investors may be taking another look, according to Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity’s Sukumar Rajah. He shares his latest outlook in light of recent events.

Emerging Markets Insights: Emerging market earnings outlook
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Emerging Markets Insights: Emerging market earnings outlook

The earnings season in emerging markets is underway, and flat headline earnings growth in 2023 masks significant divergence across individual markets, according to Franklin Templeton’s Emerging Markets Equity.

Under the Macroscope: China’s consumption triangle—a possible trinity
Asia

Under the Macroscope: China’s consumption triangle—a possible trinity

China’s domestic consumption will be the biggest upside opportunity for overall growth performance in the next six to 12 months, according to Franklin Templeton Institute Investment Strategist Christy Tan.

Emerging Markets Insights: Emerging market banks are resilient
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Emerging Markets Insights: Emerging market banks are resilient

Banks in emerging markets are more resilient than US and European banks that suffered a liquidity crisis, according to Franklin Templeton’s Emerging Markets Equity team. Find out why:

Middle East & North Africa: New growth drivers
MENA

Middle East & North Africa: New growth drivers

The MENA region is home to a number of dynamic countries and companies—with a diverse range of investment opportunities. Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity’s Salah Shamma and Bassel Khatoun make a case for investing in the region.

Emerging Market Insights: Headwinds for EMs from higher bond yields
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Emerging Market Insights: Headwinds for EMs from higher bond yields

Market swings seem likely in coming months, but Franklin Templeton’s Emerging Markets Equity team is focused on corporate fundamentals and longer-term structural trends including digitalization and premiumization. Get the team’s latest outlook.

The China equity rally is not over yet
Asia

The China equity rally is not over yet

Chinese equities have staged an impressive comeback since hitting multi-year-lows during the third quarter of last year. Senior ETF Investment Strategist Marcus Weyerer shares reasons for optimism.

Investment opportunities in Latin America
Latin America

Investment opportunities in Latin America

The Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity team discusses the three themes of renewables, nearshoring and consumption in Latin America from an investor perspective.

Taking note of emerging market opportunities
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Taking note of emerging market opportunities

Global currencies started outshining the US dollar toward the end of last year, giving a boost to international equities. With the tide likely turning for emerging markets in 2023, what should investors know about country allocation? Dina Ting, our Head of Index Portfolio Management, shares her views.

Emerging Market Insights: Domestic demand in focus
Asia

Emerging Market Insights: Domestic demand in focus

Global equities began the year on a strong footing—particularly emerging markets. Is now a good time to jump in? Franklin Templeton’s Emerging Markets Equity team offers its latest outlook.

Bouncing into the Chinese Year of the Rabbit
Asia

Bouncing into the Chinese Year of the Rabbit

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity’s Chetan Sehgal shares some thoughts on investing in China in the Year of the Rabbit.