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Emerging Markets Hot Spots 2019

Our map reveals at a glance the hottest emerging markets of the past year, as determined by an algorithm incorporating economic growth, investment inflows andcompetitiveness. With data tables and Top 10 rankings across multiple vectors.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Boom In Emerging Market Remittances Sparks Stiff Competition

Remittances are now a half-trillion dollar market and fintechs and technology companies are getting in on the action.

Features

Cuba: Warming to Capital

As Cuba becomes more capital-friendly, tensions with the US are unnerving investors.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Developing Economies To Drive Fragile Economic Rebound Next Year, IMF Says

The slowdown in developed economies will be offset by growth in emerging markets says the IMF in its new World Economic Outlook.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Rising Nationalism Threatens Extractive Industries In Russia, Venezuela And Other Emerging Markets

Trade and tariff wars aren't the only things that threaten cross-border trade and investment.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Developing Economies Relax Rules To Draw Foreign Investors

Nations compete for foreign direct investment.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Emerging Market Currencies Outperform Strong Dollar

The dollar remains strong but other currencies are strong too.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Mine Streams Go Mainstream

Mining companies have traditionally avoided selling off future production in streaming contracts. That’s changing as investors pile in and terms improve.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Paraguay: Calm Oasis

Paraguay has worked at increasing its macroeconomic stability, with notable success.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Uganda: Stability At A Price

Uganda’s success is tied to stable government, but some key economic features are lacking.

Features

No-Consensus Forecast

Political strife is hammering Nicaragua’s economy. Can the nation’s stakeholders return to common ground?

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Bulgaria: Striking A Balance

Investors looking to build in Bulgaria will find government incentives and low-cost labor, but also a skills shortage.