Weekly Investor Research

Emerging markets equities surged nearly 7% driven by AI tech demand, despite ongoing geopolitical stalemates in the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine. Central banks are increasingly intervening in FX markets to stabilize local currencies against a backdrop of volatile oil prices.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Geopolitical stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz continues following the US rejection of Iran's proposal, impacting oil flows and regional stability.
• 2.The Q1 2026 earnings season is being driven by an AI-led boom, with MSCI EM forward earnings growth forecasts significantly outpacing the S&P 500.
• 3.Significant FX intervention is occurring across Asia, with Japan, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Taiwan actively supporting their currencies against the USD.

Table of Contents

• Global Macro
• EM Asia
• Latin America
• Central and Eastern Europe
• Central Asia, Middle East & Africa
• Developed Markets
• Benchmark Performance
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