Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets

The Race to Harness AI Technology in Asia
Asia

The Race to Harness AI Technology in Asia

“As the race to harness new technology heats up across the globe, we’ve already seen signs that Asia is at the forefront of integrating automation into our everyday lives.” Sukumar Rajah and Eric Mok, Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity

What’s Next for President-Elect Bolsonaro in Brazil?
Latin America

What’s Next for President-Elect Bolsonaro in Brazil?

Jair Bolsonaro emerged victorious in Brazil’s presidential election, an outcome that markets had largely priced in, according to Frederico Sampaio, chief investment officer, Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity Brazil. He says Bolsonaro now has his work cut out for him in addressing an economic recession, closing a fiscal deficit and stamping out corruption.

A View from Mexico on a New North American Trade Pact
Latin America

A View from Mexico on a New North American Trade Pact

A new historic agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was recently struck between the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the United States, the new deal is officially called the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement, or USMCA. For Mexico, the Spanish translation has yet to be determined. Franklin Local Asset Management Mexico, Fixed Income team answers some questions about the implications of the new agreement for the country.

Not All Emerging Markets Are Equal
Perspective

Not All Emerging Markets Are Equal

“We find a disconnect between the negative sentiment permeating the market and positive EM equity fundamentals, including rising cash flows, improving capital-allocation discipline, corporate deleveraging, healthy earnings and discounted valuations.” - Manraj Sekhon and Chetan Sehgal, Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity

Four Reasons Why We Think Emerging-Market Fears Are Overblown
Perspective

Four Reasons Why We Think Emerging-Market Fears Are Overblown

Our investment leaders from Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity explain why they think recent concerns about the asset class are overblown.

EM Index Inclusion Could Spell A New Chapter for GCC Bonds
MENA Region

EM Index Inclusion Could Spell A New Chapter for GCC Bonds

“The recent announcement that Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are planned to be included in the Emerging Market Bond Index (EMBI) is an exciting milestone not only for the region, but for the wider fixed income universe, in our view.” - Dino Kronfol, CIO, Franklin Templeton Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income Strategies