Emerging Markets
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Expectations are high that new president will reverse the economic mess under the previous regime Mired in corruption and political uncertainty, the Philippines breathed a sigh of relief in January when its new president, Gloria Arroyo, assumed office following the
Read MoreMalaysian economy – On the road to recovery 2
The Malaysian economy is the best among a group of emerging markets, and it has done it without international help. Although it has posted a loss, Malaysia is by far the best-performing emerging market in Asia for the 10 months
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Global growth, increased liquidity, greater consumer confidence will combine to make emerging markets more attractive Analysts are optimistic about the prospects of non-Asian emerging markets this year. Improving liquidity, continuing global growth, rising commodity prices, reasonable valuations and subdued fears
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Mutual fund investors are repeatedly told not to try to time the market, but such advice doesn’t work for the emerging market, where returns are subject to wide fluctuations. Evidence shows that investors who use a buy-and-hold strategy in emerging
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