Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets

Spotlight on Saudi Arabia
MENA

Spotlight on Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s economic rebound is drawing attention with an obvious boon from rising oil prices. Outside of hydrocarbons, the country is continuing to diversify and reform in a number of sectors as part of its ambitious Vision 2030. Dina Ting, Head of Global Index Portfolio Management, Franklin Templeton ETFs, highlights developments on the kingdom’s horizon.

Emerging Markets Can Weather the US Rate Tightening Cycle
Perspective

Emerging Markets Can Weather the US Rate Tightening Cycle

The current period of rising interest rates and declining markets is unnerving, but it is also creating opportunities, according to Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity team.

Russia, Ukraine and China
Asia

Russia, Ukraine and China

The economic implications of Russia’s war are potentially large and global. Our Head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, Stephen Dover, opines on the ties between China, Russia and Ukraine.

Brazil: Worth a Closer Look
Latin America

Brazil: Worth a Closer Look

Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity team weighs in on why Brazilian equities have managed to weather recent geopolitical storms.

The Innovation Inflection Point
Perspective

The Innovation Inflection Point

The Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity team explores new innovations and long-term investment opportunities in emerging markets.

MENA Equities: Five Key Themes and Reasons for Optimism
MENA

MENA Equities: Five Key Themes and Reasons for Optimism

The global economy is currently facing headwinds because of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, but there are several reasons to be optimistic about the outlook for equities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity’s Bassel Khatoun and Salah Shamma. They point to several themes supporting the investment case, including robust government balance sheets, currency pegs to the US dollar and higher oil prices, which should provide policymakers with ample tools to mitigate any inflationary risks over the medium term.

Investment Implications of the Russian Invasion
Asia

Investment Implications of the Russian Invasion

Investors’ worst fears about Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine have materialized following Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s announcement he is sending troops into the country to “demilitarize” the nation. Our Emerging Markets Equity team provides insights on the situation. 

2022 MENA Fixed Income Outlook: A Regional Shelter From a Potential Global Inflation Storm?
MENA

2022 MENA Fixed Income Outlook: A Regional Shelter From a Potential Global Inflation Storm?

The outlook for the GCC region looks optimistic for many reasons, according to Dino Kronfol, our CIO of Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income. He believes it may even be the best emerging market to shield portfolios from currency volatility or the threat of rising inflation.

Is Now the Time to Consider Chinese Equities?
Asia

Is Now the Time to Consider Chinese Equities?

Given a challenging 2021, is now the time to embrace Chinese equities? That’s the question our Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions team is pondering today—and the answer isn’t a simple one.

Chinese Equities: Conviction Amid Change in the Year of the Tiger
Asia

Chinese Equities: Conviction Amid Change in the Year of the Tiger

The upcoming Chinese New Year will usher in the Year of the Tiger, an animal in the Chinese zodiac widely associated with strength and courage. Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity’s Michael Lai discusses his constructive outlook for China and the investment opportunities he sees.

Emerging Markets: A Constructive 2022 in Sight
Perspective

Emerging Markets: A Constructive 2022 in Sight

2021 has been a challenging year for EMs, but there are several reasons to be constructive about the outlook for 2022, according to Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity CIO Manraj Sekhon. 

Tech Trends and More in 2022 and Beyond
Perspective

Tech Trends and More in 2022 and Beyond

Beyond the pandemic, there are long-term technology trends shaping the future in emerging markets, according to Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity’s Chetan Sehgal and Andrew Ness. They say resilient technology demand is a multiyear tailwind for emerging markets.