Investment Adventures in Emerging Markets

Emerging markets in November: Latin America continues to shine
Latin America

Emerging markets in November: Latin America continues to shine

The acceleration of innovation in emerging markets provides reasons for confidence in emerging markets long term, according to our Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity team.

Emerging markets are down, but not out
Asia

Emerging markets are down, but not out

Global markets are facing a number of headwinds this year, but there are also reasons for optimism, according to Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity CIO Manraj Sekhon. He shares his mid-year outlook for emerging markets.

Three Reasons We Remain Bullish on Emerging Markets Long Term
Asia

Three Reasons We Remain Bullish on Emerging Markets Long Term

Emerging markets have seen progress on back of an uptick in vaccination rollouts, but the recent Chinese regulatory crackdown and further virus outbreaks have caused equities to generally underperform year to date relative to developed markets. With a focus on emerging markets outside of Asia, our Emerging Markets Equity Senior Managing Director Chetan Sehgal nonetheless remains bullish on the long-term potential of emerging markets and outlines three main reasons: debt, valuations and cashflows.

What’s Next for the Emerging Market Recovery?
Asia

What’s Next for the Emerging Market Recovery?

While the global economy has faced the challenges of COVID-19, different countries have suffered different degrees of economic stress. New variants have dealt fresh blows to some countries, but emerging markets overall have remained resilient. Manraj Sekhon, chief investment officer, Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity, shares why he’s optimistic from an investment standpoint.

Strength in Emerging Markets Currencies Boosts Returns in May
Perspective

Strength in Emerging Markets Currencies Boosts Returns in May

Emerging markets continue to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and are showing resilience, although many economies remain vulnerable. Our Emerging Markets Equity team recaps events and performance for the month of May and shares its latest outlook.

Emerging Markets: the Post-Pandemic Promise
Asia

Emerging Markets: the Post-Pandemic Promise

Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity CIO Manraj Sekhon highlights why the team’s conviction in emerging markets hasn’t wavered.