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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

Advantages to be had during the downturn

Credit crisis triggers rising bond spreads