FLKR News and Press, Franklin FTSE South Korea From 03/23/21

Surge in Chinese exports drives noticeable rise in global exports over first two months of 2021. Statistical noise makes annual comparisons challenging but data add to view that global economy continues to recover. Pick-up in trade has exacerbated logistical difficulties, especial...

Globally, vaccine approvals are providing a much-needed light at the end the tunnel, helping both consumers and business envision a return to normal. In the US, after unprecedented legal challenges following last year's presidential election, the new administration is ushering in new ...

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. ...

The manufacturing sector in many Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies has shown a significant rebound since September 2020, as lockdown measures have been significantly eased in many nations as domestic pandemics have been stabilized. The IHS Markit Global Electronics Purchasing Managers' In...

The Asia-Pacific region went into this crisis first and many of its economies are emerging from it first as well. This is largely driven by stronger-than-expected performance among advanced economies in the region, as well as some large emerging market economies such as China, India, ...

As we enter 2021, the macroeconomic backdrop for emerging markets is extremely promising. We believe the key long-term trend driving emerging markets is their transition from export-led growth to reliance on buoyant domestic demand. We see significant opportunities with global gro...

Headlines out of Davos haven't been nearly as loud this year, given that the World Economic Forum went virtual due to the pandemic. The annual event usually sees the world's political and business leaders, plus the usual smattering of celebrities, gather at the Swiss Alpine resort. Collaborat...

During the fourth quarter, our base case for emerging markets (EM) was the following: we saw favorable economics, questionable politics, and an exciting digital disruption theme that swept across emerging markets countries around the world. Emerging markets have traditionally underper...

South Korean equities seem to have underperformed U.S. equities for years, as the latter have been especially popular internationally. However, South Korea has grown into what can now be considered a technologically sophisticated, and developed, economy. With China and other faste...

Fifteen countries that make up nearly a third of the world's population and gross domestic product have formed the world's largest trading bloc.The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, was signed by China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the 10 ASEAN member cou...