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Considering the evidence that institutions are behind a large share of long-term increases in welfare standards, the benefits of OECD membership are high. Among the studied benefits are increases in trade and foreign direct investment, improvements in education, and better results in ...

In recent months, we've received many questions about how we expect emerging markets will perform once the Federal Reserve does begin removing monetary stimulus. We believe once the market becomes comfortable with global vaccine rollouts and herd immunity, we will see a sustained resu...

Brazil Composite PMI fell from 54.4 in 4Q 2020 to 52.1 in 1Q 2021, marking a slowdown in growth conditions in the economy. Russia Composite PMI increased from recessionary 47.7 in 4Q 2020 to still negative-growth (albeit statistically, indistinguishable from zero growth) 49.5 in 1Q 20...

Global PMI highest since August 2014. Manufacturing reports robust expansion despite supply delays, services boosted by easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Consumer services show signs of steadying after steep downturn. US leads upturn, Brazil lags. For further details see:...

We believe the Brazilian bond market has overpriced policy tightening over the next 12 to 18 months. Real rates will likely remain quite low for some time given the protracted post-COVID recovery and available spare capacity in the economy. While Brazil is among the first major EM...

Global manufacturing PMI buoyed by further strong gains in production. Robust growth seen in the US, Eurozone, India and Brazil despite supply chain delays close to record high. Expansion limited by further slowdown in China, in turn linked to shipping and logistics problems. ...

Petrobras (PBR) -18.1% pre-market, as investors are spooked by Brazil President Bolsonaro's surprise decision to fire CEO Roberto Castello Branco late Friday and replace him with a former army general.Ibovespa futures -5%, the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) -6.6% pre-market, and Brazil's real ...

There was a significant inflow of funds in Brazil's external financial account in October and November for investments in both stocks and fixed-income instruments. The bulk of the recent inflow has come in a “passive” way, and it did not include considerable volume on th...

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By Claus Born, CFA, Senior Vice President, Institutional Portfolio Manager, Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for Brazil, but heavy government spending and monetary policy easing have helped bring some stability to the economy. Claus B...