Tag: Emerging Markets
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Top 10 African stock markets by number of listed companies
Introduction: Why the number of listed companies matters The depth and breadth of a stock market often reflect a region’s access to capital, corporate diversity, and investor opportunities. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Africa Capital Markets Report 2025 highlights how many African exchanges host, as of the end of 2024, a total…
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Pakistan Tops $7 Billion Sukuk Issuance in 2025, Nears 20% Shariah-Compliant Debt Target
Pakistan Surpasses $7 Billion in Sukuk Issuance in 2025 Pakistan’s Islamic finance strategy marked a landmark milestone in 2025 as the country issued more than Rs2 trillion, roughly $7 billion, in sukuk. Finance officials have highlighted this as a pivotal achievement, signaling both investor confidence and a willingness to diversify the country’s debt portfolio through…
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Mexican Peso Surges as U.S. Dollar Softens on Fed Rate Cut Bets
Market Summary: Peso Strength Follows a Weaker U.S. Dollar The Mexican peso advanced against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, with traders citing renewed confidence that the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates in December. The peso’s rally came as the dollar softened more broadly, helping to lift risk appetite in Latin American currencies and…
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Mexican Peso Climbs as Dollar Weakens: Market Update
Market Snapshot The Mexican peso strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, closing near 18.38 per dollar as traders priced in a softer greenback. The move comes as foreign exchange markets bet that the Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates in December, a shift that tends to support riskier assets and emerging-market currencies like…
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Asia FX Talk: Fed Policy, JPY Uncertainty and USD/INR Above 89
Asia FX Talk: Fed Policy and JPY Uncertainty Keep Markets on Edge Global markets extended volatility into the weekend as traders reassessed expectations for Federal Reserve policy, the trajectory of the Japanese yen, and the resilience of risk assets. The USD/INR exchange rate pushed above 89, a level that has triggered renewed attention from traders…
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Asia FX Talk: Fed Policy, JPY Uncertainty, and USD/INR Above 89
Overview: A volatile backdrop for Asia FX Global markets are navigating a choppy path as traders reassess the trajectory of U.S. monetary policy, the yen’s weakness, and the implications for Asian currencies. The USD/INR rate crossing the 89 mark underscores renewed volatility in broad emerging market risk sentiment. As traders monitor shifts in the Federal…
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Indonesia’s $52B Fund to Invest 5% of Assets Abroad: What It Means for Global Markets
Indonesia’s $52 Billion Fund Plans a Global Allocation Indonesia’s largest social security fund, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (BPJS TK), is preparing to diversify its portfolio by allocating as much as 5% of its nearly $52 billion in assets to overseas investments. The move, which has received approval from the Ministry of Manpower, marks a significant shift in…
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Indonesia’s BPJS TK Eyes 5% Abroad: A Bold Step for Its $52 Billion Fund
Overview: A Milestone Move for BPJS TK Indonesia’s largest social security fund is preparing to extend its investment reach beyond domestic borders. BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (BPJS TK) has secured preliminary approval to invest up to 5% of its nearly $52 billion portfolio in overseas assets. This move marks a significant diversification step for the state-backed pension…
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Ringgit Hits Four-Year High as Malaysia’s Economy Gains Momentum
Malaysia’s Ringgit Surges as Economic Momentum Builds The Malaysian ringgit is shaking off headline volatility as Malaysia’s economy demonstrates sustained strength. Analysts say the currency is approaching a four-year peak, underscoring how improving domestic momentum and easing global trade tensions are attracting offshore investors to the local debt market. Singapore and Hong Kong markets have…
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Malaysia’s Ringgit Nears Four-Year High as Economy Strengthens and Global Tensions Ease
Malaysian Ringgit Reaches New Heights Amid Economic Momentum The Malaysian ringgit is redefining its trajectory this year as the domestic economy gains momentum and global trade tensions ease. Analysts say the currency could soon approach a four-year high, underscoring the confidence of investors diversifying into local debt amid improving growth prospects. The improvement in macro…