EM Sell Off Brings Economic Fundamentals to Forefront
Investors are rewarding EMs with strong economies and governments, while punishing others as strong dollar takes its toll.
Market Drilldown
Housing Is Anemic: The Pros and Cons
When the next recession arrives, at least real estate won’t be the culprit. But the industry lacks its old oomph to help with a recovery.
China’s Economic Woes Taking Big Toll on Emerging Markets
Commodity-exporting EM’s collateral damage of a Beijing-ordered slowdown and a US-China trade war.
Soaring Dollar-Denominated Debt
Central to Turkey’s Crisis
While Turkey’s Erdogan tries to blame US policy, the country’s troubles are more fundamental and gauging impact on other risk assets is key for investors.
As Capex Booms, Gauging Economic Impact Takes Center Stage
Whether corporate capex will result in strong GDP and productivity gains remains to be seen as the economy moves to an increasingly technological footing.
Risk Reduction Key to ESG Investing’s Appeal
Questions remain about the impact on performance, but risk reduction gains champions.
Quant Hedge Funds Trail Old-School Ones, But Reap All the New Money
The allure of computer-based investing is powerful, despite inferior returns.
Why Artificial Intelligence Won’t Pick Stocks … At Least Yet
AI is all the rage in financial services, but more to aid human managers than to replace them.
Inverted Yield Curve Warning:
Is It Different This Time?
Maybe Fed bond-buying, foreign safety seeking, and low rates have changed its accuracy as a recession signal.
Covenant Lite Loans and Junk Bonds Raise Fears
Could eased restrictions on speculative borrowing bring even greater pain in a recession?
What’s Right with Investing in Russia?
The nation is an international pariah, but it has some bright spots.
Warning Sign? A 10-Year Treasury That Can’t Break Past the 3% Barrier
Benchmark bond yield falls short, raising concerns about an inverted yield curve.
Should Russia Still Be One of the BRICs?
Once part of the quartet of up-and-coming emerging economies, its future is no longer bright.
Many Competitors Chase Finite Number of Deals
Doubts about good acquisition targets rise as some PE firms hold back on buying.