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India’s stockmarket mania leaves equities vulnerable
News India's BSE Sensex stockmarket index has gained 93% since March 2020. But the gains are not justified by the economic fundamentals.
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Emerging market stocks bounce as investors pour in
News Global investors have poured billions of dollars into emerging markets, leaving the MSCI Emerging Markets index up over 80% March last year.
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A rare opportunity for investors in Brazil
News Brighter times are always promised for Brazil, but disappointment often follows. But with Brazilians finding a new zeal for stockmarket investing, that could be about to change. Here’s how to buy in.
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Why investors should beware of India’s surging stockmarket
News The BSE Sensex benchmark index has soared by 90% since March, largely driven by foreign investors. But India's bull market is very vulnerable.
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How to invest in Africa as it takes its place in the post-pandemic sun
Analysis The African Continental Free Trade Agreement has come into force. Favourable demographics, improving governance and a growing technology sector also bode well for the continent, says Matthew Partridge.
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Emerging markets are bouncing back
News The MSCI Emerging Markets index plunged by 33% between 1 January and 23 March as economies locked down. But it has since rallied by 68%.
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Emerging markets set to bounce – and these eight funds will profit
Tips Many developing countries were knocked sideways by Covid-19. But they are now ready to rebound. David Stevenson picks the eight best emerging market funds to buy now.
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Investors’ “smart money” heads for emerging markets
News With Asia having dodged the worst of the pandemic and stockmarkets and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership promising a bright future, Western investors are flocking into emerging market stocks.
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How Thailand became Asia’s toothless tiger
News Thailand was once an economic tiger that rocked world markets. Not any more, with tourism decimated but the pandemic and GDP set to shrink by around 7% in 2020.
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