Tag: Emerging Markets
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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…
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Peso slumps to fresh record low of P59.17 per $1 amid dollar strength and political jitters
Philippine peso hits a new record low as dollar strength dominates The Philippine peso weakened for a second consecutive trading day, puncturing a fresh record low at around P59.17 per $1. The slide underscored ongoing concerns about political noise and the broad strength of the US dollar against most major currencies. Traders described the move…
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Asian AI Exposure Drives Outperformance: ClearBridge EM Strategy Q3 2025 Commentary
Market and Performance Overview Emerging markets delivered a robust performance in the third quarter of 2025, with a gain of 10.6% as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The outperformance versus many developed markets reflected a broad-based rebound in risk assets, supported by improving earnings visibility, policy normalization in key economies, and a favorable…
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Asian AI Exposure Drives Outperformance: ClearBridge Emerging Markets Strategy Q3 2025 Commentary
Market and Performance Overview Emerging markets delivered a robust third quarter in 2025, rising 10.6% as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The rally outpaced developed markets and reinforced the resilience and breadth of opportunities across the asset class. Within this broad backdrop, the ClearBridge Emerging Markets Strategy navigated the quarter with a focus…