Emerging markets (EM) have endured a tricky spell this year as the impact of US trade policy changes and slightly weaker earnings than expected rocked the sector.
Reluctant to control interest rates
Growing cost for European investors
We are cautiously optimistic about emerging market (EM) equities this year. Valuations are reasonable and risks look to be largely contained.
10-year Treasury yield passes 3%
Emerging and frontier market equities saw strong performance in 2017
Potential for cashless society