Emerging Markets

Developing-market SMEs, which have long competed for funding against bigger corporates, are counting on help from governments and multilateral lenders to keep afloat. 

China is leading as the world attempts to get back to business. It won’t be simple—even if the Covid-19 virus does not come roaring back.

Samy Muaddi, lead manager of T. Rowe Price’s emerging markets corporate bond strategy, speaks with Global Finance about managing risks in emerging markets.

The dollar remains strong but other currencies are strong too.

Nations compete for foreign direct investment.

Mining companies have traditionally avoided selling off future production in streaming contracts. That’s changing as investors pile in and terms improve.

Emerging markets are more vulnerable to external shocks of all kinds; the safest banks provide stability in volatile markets.

A few years ago Brent crude hit a low of $27 per barrel. Recently it topped $80. What are the macro consequences of higher prices?

Emerging market currencies and bonds are suffering from the Fed's decision to raise interest rates.

Wave of change sweeping Saudi Arabia finally hits the banking sector.

Given the continent’s large youth population, the future of banking is digital. But who will win the battle for clicks over bricks? The incumbent banks—or fintechs and telcos?

While economic growth in Mali shows promise, escalating violence is scaring off foreign investors.

China finds itself in a position to lead as the developing world begins to invest in renewable projects.

Political stability, a fast-growing economy and a sustained program of economic reforms are among the reasons for the feverish pace of takeover activity in the south Asian republic.

Bart van Ark, chief economist at The Conference Board, visited Global Finance to discuss the state of the global economy and the outlook for 2018 and beyond.

Cash-rich Kuwait, bolstered by a healthy banking sector, is taking steps to reduce dependence on petroleum and motivate entrepreneurs.

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait’s CEO, Michel Accad, opens up about his country’s economic role in the Arab world and why the Gulf nation might never achieve all its lofty aspirations.

FTSE announced Kuwait’s forthcoming addition to the Secondary Emerging Markets list last September. What’s happened since?

Salah Al-Fulaij, CEO of NBK-Kuwait, shares thoughts with Global Finance about competition, Kuwait’s growth prospects and the pressures of global regulation.

Peso volatility and investor caution are likely to linger through the middle of the year.