Changes in climate may pose major challenges for local municipalities and test the resilience of society, infrastructure, and capital markets. Some geographical locations are more at risk.
China’s growth forecast revisions look worse than most EM peers. But decisions about the policy direction might have to wait until October’s party congress.
The Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index outperformed the S&P 500 Index in 2022 as of the end of August despite recent stock market volatility, driven by sector allocations and stock selection.
The consensus expectations suggest that real policy rates should be positive in most EMs in about a year. Is it too restrictive for the weakening growth outlook?