UBS
May 25, 2026
Emerging Market Equities
Market ReportEquitiesRates Govt BondsCommoditiesInformation TechnologyEnergy
UBS maintains an Attractive rating on EM equities with a 1,820 target for Dec 2026, driven by a 58% earnings growth forecast and the global AI buildout. Prefer exposure to China tech, South Korea, Indonesia, and Malaysia while downgrading Brazil to Neutral.
Key Takeaways
- 1.UBS remains Attractive on emerging market equities, forecasting 58% earnings growth in 2026.
- 2.The Dec 2026 target for the MSCI EM index has been revised to 1,820, supported by AI innovation and manufacturing leadership.
- 3.Brazilian equities have been downgraded to Neutral due to political uncertainty and a less supportive monetary outlook (Selic rate terminal raised to 14%).
Table of Contents
- Emerging market equities
- Upside scenario
- Downside scenario
- Global asset class preferences definitions
- Appendix
- Risk information
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Authors
Laura SmithAlejo CzerwonkoXingchen Yu
Securities
MXEF2330.TWSamsungSK Hynix
Themes
AI Buildout and MonetizationMemory SupercycleIndex Concentration RiskPolitical and Policy Volatility
Regions
Asia PacificLatin AmericaAfricaChinaSouth KoreaIndonesia
