FT Emerging Markets

EMs can handle lower commodity prices

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:53:00 GMT

Deputy emerging markets editor Jonathan Wheatley talks to David Rees of Capital Economics about his prediction of a 15-20% fall in commodity prices in 2013. He says oil-producing countries will be hit much harder than other emerging markets such as Brazil and Chile.

Money and the Maghreb

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:09:12 GMT

Economies in north Africa have suffered a sharp drop in direct foreign investment since last year's Arab uprisings, and they have been hit hard by the eurozone crisis. The FT's Seb Morton-Clark considers the case made by leading business figures from Morocco seeking to revive investor interest on a visit to London this month.

Nigeria protests worry investors

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:14:00 GMT

Nigeria’s trade unions called off a nationwide strike after the government cut fuel prices and promised to tackle corruption. William Wallis, Africa editor, says investors in the country will be concerned about its stability and the new protest movement.

Cash pours into emerging markets

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:15:00 GMT

Emerging market funds have enjoyed their best start to a year since 2006 as investors remain wary of developed markets. Robin Wigglesworth, capital markets correspondent, talks to the FT's Daniel Garrahan about what has driven the renewed appetite and whether it is sustainable.

Shine comes off Indonesia

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:25:11 GMT

After two years outstripping its Asian peers, Indonesian stocks look unlikely to repeat the feat this year. ING fund manager Kelly Chung tells the FT's Sarah Mishkin why the nation's shares may not be the best bet despite the booming economy.

Hungary on the edge

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:42:00 GMT

A combination of domestic unrest and adverse economic conditions threaten to destabilise Hungary. Stefan Wagstyl explains what's gone wrong and what Prime Minister Orban must do to regain market credibility.