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06/02/2021

In the global refining industry, #COVID19 has exposed a seismic shift. ⠀
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While China’s #oil refineries forge ahead with capacity expansion, many western-based refiners have retrenched. As China again slows on stimulus, it is expected to officially surpass the United States as the world’s largest oil refiner, according to the International Energy Agency.⠀
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This can be partly explained by China’s head start in recovering from the #pandemic. While much of the world remains under varying states of lockdown, China’s #economic growth hit 6.5% in the fourth quarter of 2020, meaning that it grew 2.3% for the full year. It is the only major economy to have expanded in 2020.⠀
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Head to our site for more analysis on China, how it could become the largest refiner this year, and more news from around the world's emerging markets.

In the global refining industry, #COVID19 has exposed a seismic shift. ⠀
⠀
While China’s #oil refineries forge ahead with capacity expansion, many western-based refiners have retrenched. As China again slows on stimulus, it is expected to officially surpass the United States as the world’s largest oil refiner, according to the International Energy Agency.⠀
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This can be partly explained by China’s head start in recovering from the #pandemic. While much of the world remains under varying states of lockdown, China’s #economic growth hit 6.5% in the fourth quarter of 2020, meaning that it grew 2.3% for the full year. It is the only major economy to have expanded in 2020.⠀
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Head to our site for more analysis on China, how it could become the largest refiner this year, and more news from around the world's emerging markets.

02/13/2021

Amid the lackluster news flow, it is easy to overlook the significant shifts which are rapidly taking shape.

In #Asia, there are increasing reasons for optimism. Already home to over half of the world’s population and a rising middle class, #COVID19 and #geopolitics have accelerated seismic shifts in the region’s business landscape, much of which are structural and enduring. Globalization is giving way to regionalization, according to Benjamin Hung, CEO for Standard Chartered, Asia-Pacific, fundamental changes are happening in supply chain approaches, trade pacts, digital and consumption patterns, and financial innovation.

Head to our site for Hung's analysis and more news from around the world's emerging and frontier markets.

PHOTO: Joseph Chan /Unsplash

Amid the lackluster news flow, it is easy to overlook the significant shifts which are rapidly taking shape.

In #Asia, there are increasing reasons for optimism. Already home to over half of the world’s population and a rising middle class, #COVID19 and #geopolitics have accelerated seismic shifts in the region’s business landscape, much of which are structural and enduring. Globalization is giving way to regionalization, according to Benjamin Hung, CEO for Standard Chartered, Asia-Pacific, fundamental changes are happening in supply chain approaches, trade pacts, digital and consumption patterns, and financial innovation.

Head to our site for Hung's analysis and more news from around the world's emerging and frontier markets.

PHOTO: Joseph Chan /Unsplash

11/14/2020

Founded in 2001, Prince Street Capital is an investment firm focused on global emerging and frontier #market equities. The firm manages long-short, long-only, and absolute return strategies for an institutional #investor base. Founded by David Halpert, Prince Street today remains employee-owned with offices in key financial markets--New York, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Widely known for his views on the premise "digital decolonization", this is a term that will reshape how businesses in major emerging markets are thought of and looked at by both domestic and international investors.

*Stay tuned* for our exclusive "Big Interview" with Halpert, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more news and analysis from around the world's emerging and frontier markets.

10/25/2020

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10/21/2020

‘Extreme’ Resilience Test Ahead For African Financial Markets - Emerging Market Views

In the wake of #COVID19, Africa's financial markets have come under increased pressure.

Our latest analysis dissects a new report and shows the need for "resilience" as the content battles both a pandemic and its economic fallout.

The coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact will pose an “extreme test of resilience” for African countries’ developing financial markets, according to a joint report by Absa Group and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions ...

08/30/2020

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08/26/2020

Emerging Market Media introduces audio articles - FIPP

Our Founder and EIC Dawn Kissi recently spoke with FIPP about our new partnership with London-based SpeechKit ahead of the group's Media Congress that kicks of next month.

Check out the exclusive interview and be sure to join the virtual event on September 22!

Emerging Market Media (EMM), publisher of flagship editorial product Emerging Market Views, has introduced an audio feature into its on-site […]

08/18/2020

Dubai Financial Market Welcomes New ETF - Emerging Market Views

A new ETF has landed at Dubai's Financial Market.

Abu-Dhabi-based asset management firm Chimera Capital LLC, a subsidiary of Chimera Investments LLC, this week launched its Umbrella Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) – Chimera S&P UAE Shariah ETF- Share Class B – Income, on the ...

08/08/2020

Brazil Has Become The World's Top Soybean Producer - Emerging Market Views

The ongoing U.S-China trade dispute has propelled #Brazil into becoming the world's top producer of soybeans.

Latest expert analysis breaks down how and why a major #emergingmarket found its way to the top with the hugely popular commodity.

Throughout the 20th century, the United States was the largest global exporter of most grains and oilseeds, including corn, wheat, and soybeans. In recent years, other countries and regions have grown in importance – the Black ...

07/27/2020

Latin America & Brazil: The Week Ahead - Emerging Market Views

Check out what's on tap for some Latin American economies this week.

Mexico reports June trade Monday. Second-quarter GDP will be reported Thursday, which is expected to contract -21.2 percent y/y vs. -1.4 percent in the first quarter. Mexico’s economy remains weak, “so further easing is expected ...

07/21/2020

As Trading Accelerates, Asia Leads The Way In Copper Consumption - Emerging Market Views

Consumption of one precious metal is on the rise, and Asia is leading the way.

It is no secret that China holds a major presence within the global copper supply chain. As the world’s largest copper consumer and one of the largest producers, China’s influence in global copper markets cannot ...

07/15/2020

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Wednesday, July 15 our Founder with be moderating a panel with the Founders of Public.com to discuss the new rules of #tech, finance, and the importance of making #investing more accessible to all.

Check out the agenda for Treasury Summit's "New Rule" virtual, all-day event. Register for tix via this link:

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Three months ago we held the Quarantine Summit to highlight the fintech founders and leaders that were stepping up as the world locked down. The Treasury Summit is a day to highlight the lessons from the past few months and transcribe the new rules...

07/09/2020

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06/23/2020

IMF Deal Prompts Ukraine Upgrade, Investor Confidence May Follow - Emerging Market Views

#Ukraine made some news this month, and our London-based analyst has all the latest details on the sovereign, it's new IMF deal, and an "upgrade" by Moody's Investor Service.

Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) on June 12 upgraded the Government of Ukraine’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to B3 from Caa1. The agency’s outlook on the ratings is “stable.” The upgrade comes on the ...

06/11/2020

COVID-19 Sends Costa Rica Into Recession - Emerging Market Views

The global COVID-19 pandemic has sent Costa Rica into its third recession in more than 50 years.

Moody’s Investors Service this month changed the outlook on the Government of Costa Rica’s ratings to negative from stable. In addition, the agency has affirmed the country’s B2 long-term issuer and senior unsecured bond ratings. The negative outlook reflects Costa Rica‘s ...

05/25/2020

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05/25/2020

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05/25/2020

All emerging markets, all the time.

05/19/2020

COVID-19: A Threat To The Global Uranium Supply - Emerging Market Views

Electricity consumption has held up relatively well in the slowdown caused by #COVID19.

As a key #power generation fuel, #uranium has been less impacted by the spread of the virus than other #commodities that are used more for transport or construction.

Uranium also benefits from a supply-demand balance that is relatively supportive at present. COVID-19 has emerged as a threat to global uranium supply. Indefinite mine closures in Canada, Kazakhstan, Australia, and other countries are expected to drive the price of U3O8 uranium higher as utilities fight to secure supply and producers either turn to market purchases or draw down on inventories to meet contractual obligations. Check out our latest analysis-->

Uranium futures is one of the few contracts that has experienced price gains in recent weeks, as the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to weigh heavily on prices for most commodities. Front-month uranium futures settlement prices have ...

05/08/2020

Clean Energy's Challenges And Opportunities Amid COVID-19 - Emerging Market Views

Over the past few weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant macroeconomic turbulence, with many questioning not if we are on the brink of a global #recession, but when.

While the clean energy and #environment-focused sectors have so far fared slightly better than their resources-driven counterparts, cracks are starting to emerge.

Head to our site for a deep dive on #cleantech in emerging markets and what risks, as well as opportunities, may arise as governments take action.

As a global recession looms, projects face uncertainty, but stimulus packages could help keep a low-carbon future on track. Over the past few weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant macroeconomic turbulence, with many questioning ...

05/01/2020

South Africa has struggled to implement a credible policy or run its state-owned enterprises under the previous administration’s almost 10-year run.

Growth became more volatile and government #debt grew from 34.7 percent in 2010 to 62.2 percent in 2019.

Cyril Ramaphosa was unable to right the ship in his two years in office and #debt continued to grow and the #economy stagnated leaving Moody’s Investors Service no option but to downgrade the country.

Head to our site: em-views.com for a deep dive on #SouthAfrica's debt woes and more exclusive reporting from around the world's emerging markets.

04/09/2020

South Africa Downgrade Was No Surprise - Emerging Market Views

Now below 'investment grade,' recent action taken by Moody's Investor Service on South Africa came as no surprise to many global investors.

Investors in South Africa knew the country’s investment-grade rating was living on borrowed time. Action taken on South Africa by Moody’s Investors Service March 27, 2020, placed the country at “Ba1” and maintained its negative ...

03/31/2020

Global companies have been testing Vietnam’s capabilities for several years, even before the added impetus from the US-China trade wars.

That’s because China’s rise as the world’s factory has created labor shortages and pushed up costs. Labor costs in #Vietnam, with its younger workforce and ample supply, are about 40 percent lower than in #China.

Vietnam also offers tax benefits and a six-day work week, which can enhance productivity. Many popular clothing and sportswear brands, including Nike and Adidas, already have a large manufacturing presence in Vietnam.

Head to our site: em-views.com for a deep-dive on supply chains, global trade and more news from around the world's emerging markets.

03/27/2020

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03/25/2020

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03/07/2020

Lebanon’s public debt now stands at an astonishing 166 percent of GDP. Of this, 37 percent is denominated in foreign #currency. The country's central bank, Banque du Liban, is only days from having to redeem a $1.2 billion #Eurobond. But even if this passes smoothly, two more Eurobonds due in April and June will only further aggravate the Bank’s precarious reserve position and would hardly spare the country the cascading #economic crisis.

For several decades, Lebanon has shown a particular skill at navigating safe passage through severe economic crises variously brought on by foreign invasions, civil war, regional tensions, political assassinations and even the absence of a government for extended periods. In this remarkable record of miracle-making, the country was always fortunate to have what Dr. George T. Abed, Distinguished Fellow with the Institute for International Finance and a former Director of the IMF's Middle Eastern Department, writes are three firmly anchored pillars which typically saved the day:

An inclusive political system, powerful allies (Europe) and an open and liberal society have helped keep the country together. However, the past decade has seen a weakening of all three and it is now time for the country to seek international assistance to get its crushing debt under control.

Head to our site: em-views.com for Dr. Abed's expert analysis on #Lebanon and more news from around the world's emerging markets.

02/24/2020

Asia's Increasing Importance To World Markets - Emerging Market Views

The importance of Asia's markets cannot be overlooked. We take a closer look as COVID-19 continues to spread.

Asia is continuing to catch the attention of investors, with the region’s GDP expected to overtake GDP for the rest of the world combined in 2020, according to the World Economic Forum. As Asia becomes an ...

02/14/2020

Will Coronavirus Infect China’s Economy? - Emerging Market Views

As the WHO arrives in China to combat the spread of the coronavirus, what could be its impact on China's economy?

The Wuhan coronavirus is spreading across China, causing disruption, severe illness, and even death. In addition to the tragic human cost of an epidemic, widespread disease can cause meaningful macroeconomic damage. The historical contagion patterns ...

02/05/2020

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01/21/2020

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01/16/2020

Phase 1 Trade Deal: A New Normal in US-China Relations - Emerging Market Views

After a prolonged trade war between the world's two largest economies, a "Phase 1 deal" was signed this week.

Check out our expert analysis on Trump-China show really means, and what may lie ahead.

The “Phase One” deal signed by US President Donald Trump and China’s Vice-Premier Liu He, marking a ceasefire in trade hostilities between both countries, also establishes something else – what the relationship between the world’s ...

01/06/2020

China's Move To Clean Energy Is Driving Natural Gas Demand - Emerging Market Views

China is seeing significant growth in demand for natural gas as the government encourages the switch away from coal to cleaner energy.

The country is already in the second year of a new three-year action plan for cleaner air, under which targets have been set for reducing emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides and increasing the proportion of days with good air quality to 80 percent annually.

China is seeing significant growth in demand for natural gas as the government encourages the switch away from coal to cleaner energy. The country is already in the second year of a new three-year action ...

12/29/2019

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