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Investing in EM and China in 2024

Emerging Advisors Group

Tue 13 Feb 2024 - 10:30 GMT

Summary

JP Smith and Jon Anderson discussed historical asset performance and key indicators such as export growth and the US dollar's strength, advising a cautious approach for 2024 due to subdued global demand. Anderson analyzed China's tight monetary conditions and challenges in commodity and equity markets, noting potential opportunities amidst uncertainty. In the second half, they explored EMs like LATAM, Turkey, South Africa, and India, discussing structural shifts in investment patterns and economic outlooks. Anderson highlighted Brazil's cautious optimism, South Africa's fiscal challenges, and Turkey's policy complexities, while acknowledging India's promising prospects. They stressed the importance of analyzing macroeconomic trends and country-specific dynamics for informed investment decisions in EMs, amidst market volatility and regulatory uncertainties, particularly in China.

Topics

Is this a good year to be putting money into emerging markets?

Which asset classes and countries do we favour?

Which should investors shy away from?

Is China “investible”? And how should investors approach its markets?