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Understanding Emerging Markets

Emerging markets are nations with rapidly expanding social or business activities such as industrialization, swift GDP growth and increasing foreign investment. These markets are characterized by transitioning from a low-income, less developed, often preindustrial economy toward a modern, industrial economy with a higher standard of living. To track the pace and implications of these shifts, follow our emerging markets news for timely updates on policy changes, capital flows and sector performance.

Emerging markets such as China, India and Brazil face geopolitical and currency volatility, including risks associated with rapid growth, increasing integration into the global economy and a move toward more market-oriented economic policies. These macro risks, the efforts to tackle them and how they influence growth trajectories are common themes in emerging markets news

As these markets continue to develop, they will offer new opportunities for trade, investment and innovation, making them crucial players in the global economic landscape. Insights highlighted by our emerging markets news can help stakeholders identify high-potential sectors, regulatory developments, and cross-border opportunities to inform strategy and execution.

Stay up to date on the trends that shape emerging markets, including digital transformation, sustainable development, urbanization, trade and investment, demographic changes, geopolitical dynamics, and financial market development with our emerging markets insights and curated emerging markets news.

 

Dataset

Country Risk

The Country Risk dataset, originated from IHS Markit, offers extensive historic and forecast data providing clients with a 360-degree perspective on Country Risks, ESG, Banking Sector Risk and News events related to political violence and political risk incidents.

Podcasts

Stay informed with expert discussions and interviews that delve into the challenges and opportunities within emerging markets. Explore topics ranging from policy impacts to investment strategies tailored for these unique economies.

Special Reports

A changing world requires new insights, new analysis, and new approaches. The impact of geopolitical events, supply chain issues, health crises, and a changing climate is never confined to a single sector or market. Our clients require expertise and analysis that looks at the big picture.

S&P Global Ratings

Economic Research: Emerging Markets

Our economists are responsible for developing the macroeconomic forecasts and risk scenarios used by S&P Global Ratings' analysts during the ratings process, as well as leading key cross-sector and cross-divisional research projects.

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