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Dragged into stormy waters by west’s crisis
An equities sell-off has reached the developing world comparatively recently but the reasons are different in each market
Pundits assess likelihood of rebound
Equities valuations have dived but no one is sure the bottom has been reached yet
Resistance to the global virus falters
China’s moves to dampen real estate demand and exports exposure suggest trouble ahead
Sales slow but the future looks bright
Many believe that growth in Asia will fuel demand for mutual funds
Currencies fail to hold firm in the crisis
As foreign funding has dried up many countries have started to suffer, but analysts remain bullish about the longer term prospects for emerging market currencies
Institutional investors remain firm
Asset values have plummeted but withdrawals are less than expected
An ill wind blows over central and eastern Europe
Some parts of central and eastern Europe look to be in for a tough time, but there has been some surprising resilience and long-term prospects look good
Different strokes for different folks?
Some are saying the Bric grouping (Brazil, Russia, India and China) is no longer relevant for investment means
Stimulus packages spell good news for infrastructure
Investors will be able to take advantage of the projects being planned in emerging economies
Outperforming others but still in a dip
There’s optimism for sub-Saharan Africa but concern for the Gulf economies


