Keywords: Emerging markets


Uzbekistan’s first London IPO success expected to boost future listings, fund chief says

The strong performance of Uzbekistan’s first initial public offering (IPO) in London is expected to encourage more companies to enter international capital markets, according to the head of the country’s National Investment Fund. The listing marks an important step in Uzbekistan’s ongoing......

Indian rupee and bonds eye inflation data amid ongoing Iran conflict

The Indian rupee and government bond markets are expected to remain highly sensitive to upcoming inflation data as global investors continue to monitor geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran. The currency and debt markets in India have been influenced......

Asia pacific stocks hit records on ai chip demand and iran talks hopes

Asia-Pacific and emerging market equities surged on Tuesday, with several benchmark indices reaching new highs as strong demand for artificial intelligence semiconductors combined with cautious optimism over renewed diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran. The rally restored investor......

Brazilian payments firm ebanx expands into southeast Asia markets

Brazilian fintech company Ebanx has announced a major international expansion strategy focused on Southeast Asia, as it seeks to strengthen its presence beyond Latin America. The company, which provides cross-border payment solutions for global firms such as Uber and Shein, is expanding its services......

Oil shock widens inflation gap between emerging and developed markets

The oil shock from six weeks of U.S.-Iran war drives consumer prices higher in advanced economies, while much of the developing world stays sheltered, widening inflation divergence and reshaping global bond outlooks. Heading into 2026, emerging market inflation stabilized near central bank targets, backed......

Middle East war expected to weigh on IMF and World Bank economic forecasts

Global finance leaders are preparing to meet in Washington this week as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to cast uncertainty over the global economy, adding pressure to already fragile recovery prospects. The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are expected to revise downward......

Developing economies in Europe and Central Asia face slowdown amid energy pressures

Emerging and developing economies across Europe and Central Asia are expected to experience slower growth this year, according to a new assessment by the World Bank. The report highlights the impact of rising energy prices, driven in part by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted......

Asian markets rise on ceasefire hopes amid US Iran tensions

Asian stocks and emerging market currencies edged higher on Monday as reports of a possible temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran lifted investor sentiment, despite an approaching deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trading volumes remained......

Dollar index rises above 100 as Iran conflict fuels safe haven demand

The US dollar index climbed above the 100 mark on Wednesday, gaining about 5 percent from its late January low, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and a more restrictive Federal Reserve stance drove investors toward the dollar as a safe haven. The move marks a sharp reversal for a currency that......