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Emerging Markets Monitor

Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest opportunities and developments across emerging markets. Each month our emerging markets equity and debt teams share perspectives to help you make more informed investment decisions.

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Fixed Income Viewpoints

Discover Fixed Income Viewpoints, offering insights into bond markets, interest rates, and global economic conditions.

Behind the Headlines Market Insights
Market Insights

Behind the Headlines

Behind the Headlines: Lazard's expert analysis of market-moving events and trends, providing context and insights for investors to make informed decisions.

PM Conversations: Is China Too Big to Ignore? Market Insights
Market Insights

PM Conversations: Is China Too Big to Ignore?

Our Emerging Markets teams unpack what may be causing China’s current economic turmoil and what’s top of mind for investors.

Aug 29 2024 5 min read
Behind The Headlines Market Insights
Market Insights

Behind The Headlines

Weekly macroeconomic insights from Ron Temple, Lazard's Chief Market Strategist, including a breakdown of the top news and data releases.

Ronald Temple, Lazard’s Chief Market Strategist Jan 10 2025 2 min read
Behind The Headlines Market Insights
Market Insights

Behind The Headlines

Weekly macroeconomic insights from Ron Temple, Lazard's Chief Market Strategist, including a breakdown of the top news and data releases.

Ronald Temple, Lazard’s Chief Market Strategist Jan 24 2025 2 min read
Behind The Headlines Market Insights
Market Insights

Behind The Headlines

Weekly macroeconomic insights from Ron Temple, Lazard's Chief Market Strategist, including a breakdown of the top news and data releases.

Ronald Temple, Lazard’s Chief Market Strategist Jan 17 2025 2 min read
Behind The Headlines Market Insights
Market Insights

Behind The Headlines

Weekly macroeconomic insights from Ron Temple, Lazard's Chief Market Strategist, including a breakdown of the top news and data releases.

Ronald Temple, Lazard’s Chief Market Strategist Jan 31 2025 2 min read
Behind The Headlines Market Insights
Market Insights

Behind The Headlines

Weekly macroeconomic insights from Ron Temple, Lazard's Chief Market Strategist, including a breakdown of the top news and data releases.

Ronald Temple, Lazard’s Chief Market Strategist Feb 07 2025 2 min read
Behind the Headlines - April 19, 2024 Market Insights
Market Insights

Behind the Headlines - April 19, 2024

Review market insights in this week's edition of Behind the Headlines, providing updates on global trends.

Ronald Temple, CFA Apr 19 2024 2 min read
Global Outlook 2025 Market Insights
Market Insights

Global Outlook 2025

Chief Market Strategist Ronald Temple shares his outlook for 2025, with a focus on the policy shifts most likely to impact investors.

Ronald Temple, Chief Market Strategist Dec 17 2024 1 min read
A Measured Approach to China: Insights for Emerging Markets Investors Investment Insights
Investment Insights

A Measured Approach to China: Insights for Emerging Markets Investors

We believe navigating the Chinese equity market requires a combination of fundamental analysis and acute sensitivity to political risk.

Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Team Jan 15 2023 10 min read
Is the Third Time a Charm for Japanese Equities? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Is the Third Time a Charm for Japanese Equities?

Often ignored by global investors, Japanese equities now stand out as an opportunity relative to other developed markets and to their own history.

June-Yon Kim, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager/Analyst Jul 19 2022 10 min read
Investment Insights

Relative Value Investing

Explore research on relative value investing, offering insights into how value can be unlocked across global markets.

Louis Florentin-Lee Aug 30 2023 2 minutes
US Regulated Utilities: Still Not Cheap Enough Investment Insights
Investment Insights

US Regulated Utilities: Still Not Cheap Enough

Despite the recent sell-off in US regulated utilities, we believe share prices in this important part of the listed infrastructure universe need to fall further.

Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Team Dec 06 2023 1 minute
UK Equities: London Calling at Last? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

UK Equities: London Calling at Last?

After years of outflows and dwindling investor interest, the UK equity market may be about to undergo significant and welcome reform.

Lazard UK Equity Team Apr 08 2024 4 min read
Europe´s Stock Markets: Challenging Misperceptions Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Europe´s Stock Markets: Challenging Misperceptions

Europe's stock markets and companies have changed for the better in recent years, but investors' perceptions have not necessarily caught up.

Aaron Barnfather Sep 27 2023 10 min read
Investment Insights

Quality Investing

Seeking to invest in companies with persistently high financial productivity and trading at attractive valuations is a long-established hallmark of Lazard Asset Management’s approach to fundamental active investing.

Louis Florentin-Lee
Lazard Global Equity Franchise: Quality Stocks, Valuation Focus Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Lazard Global Equity Franchise: Quality Stocks, Valuation Focus

Lazard's Global Equity Franchise Fund video: Explore the investment strategy and benefits of a high-conviction, long-term approach to equity investing.

Lazard Global Thematic Equity Focus: Invest in the Global Future Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Lazard Global Thematic Equity Focus: Invest in the Global Future

Invest in a sustainable global future with Lazard Global Thematic Equity Focus. Explore our research on ESG, climate change, and long-term growth opportunities.

Sep 13 2023
Lazard Thematic Inflation Opportunities Strategy: Pattern of Performance Since Launch Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Lazard Thematic Inflation Opportunities Strategy: Pattern of Performance Since Launch

Explore Thematic Inflation Opportunities, a strategy designed to benefit from inflation.

Feb 13 2023
Capturing Structural Change: A Guide to Thematic Investing Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Capturing Structural Change: A Guide to Thematic Investing

How can investors capture the most important opportunities of the next decade? Thematic investing places structural change at the heart of a long-term equity portfolio and, in our view, can enhance returns, mitigate risks, and enable sustainability integration.

Lazard Global Thematic Equity Team May 02 2024 5 min read
Realizing the Potential in Infrastructure Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Realizing the Potential in Infrastructure

Infrastructure is often associated with stability. But it can also offer characteristics that we believe are well-suited to the current macro environment, including potential inflation hedging, earnings resilience, and diversification. In our view, these benefits are best achieved with an active approach that combines valuation discipline with strict criteria for selecting companies.

May 03 2024 10 min read
India: No Small Part of Big Election Year Investment Insights
Investment Insights

India: No Small Part of Big Election Year

In this month’s Emerging Markets Monitor, we delve into the 2024 global electoral environment, casting a spotlight on India’s pivotal role.

Jan 22 2024 6 min read
EM Local Currency Bonds: Why Non-Dollar Assets Now? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

EM Local Currency Bonds: Why Non-Dollar Assets Now?

Learn why investors may want to diversify into non-dollar assets now in this edition of Emerging Markets Monitor.

Feb 23 2024 5 min read
Next Indonesian Leader Leans into Continuity Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Next Indonesian Leader Leans into Continuity

Learn what Indonesia's recent presidential election could mean for investors in this edition of Emerging Markets Monitor.

Mar 18 2024 5 min read
Mexico: What More Morena May Mean for Markets Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Mexico: What More Morena May Mean for Markets

As President López Obrador's term ends, we explore what a new leader could mean for Mexico's markets and debt.

Apr 24 2024 7 min read
Is Manufacturing Shifting From China to India? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Is Manufacturing Shifting From China to India?

Amid de-risking trends and geopolitical challenges, the global manufacturing landscape may be undergoing a shift.

May 30 2024 5 min read
South Africa: Life After the ANC Investment Insights
Investment Insights

South Africa: Life After the ANC

South Africa's new political era could present opportunities and risks for investors. Learn more in this edition of Emerging Markets Monitor.

Jun 24 2024 5 min read
Poland: A Durable Link in the Supply Chain? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Poland: A Durable Link in the Supply Chain?

Poland is an attractive supply chain partner, but challenges loom. Learn more in this edition of Emerging Markets Monitor.

Jul 30 2024 5 min read
Can Brazil Keep It Real? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Can Brazil Keep It Real?

We believe Brazil remains an attractive source of opportunities. Learn more in this edition of Emerging Markets Monitor.

Aug 26 2024 5 min read
China’s New Stimulus Package: The Start of Something Big? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

China’s New Stimulus Package: The Start of Something Big?

China’s new stimulus package has rejuvenated the country’s equity markets with the promise of long-awaited fiscal support. Is it enough to get at the root of China’s economic woes?

Oct 03 2024 4 min read
Outlook for Bonds: Riding the Crest Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Outlook for Bonds: Riding the Crest

With central bank interest rates at or near the top of the cycle, our fixed income teams are focused on yield. But attractive yield isn’t always found in the most obvious places.

Jan 15 2024 8 min read
Can the Bond Market Keep Its Cool? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Can the Bond Market Keep Its Cool?

Discover the fixed income market update for February 2024, offering analysis of bond markets and interest rate trends.

Feb 19 2024 4 min read
Déjà Vu Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Déjà Vu

Relative calm in the bond market was followed by rising inflation for the second month in a row. Is higher inflation a bump in the road or a significant shift?

Mar 19 2024 10 min read
The Elusive Landing Investment Insights
Investment Insights

The Elusive Landing

Three months of high US inflation impact the bond market. Inflation and global growth may affect rate cut plans by the Fed, ECB, and other central banks.

Apr 15 2024 8 min read
Back on Track? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Back on Track?

The US Treasury yield curve has been inverted for 12 months. Is this a sign of recession or a new market norm?

May 29 2024 8 min read
The Plot Thickens Investment Insights
Investment Insights

The Plot Thickens

Discover analysis of global bond markets in the June 2024 edition of Fixed Income Viewpoints.

Jun 19 2024 4 min read
The Turning Point at Last? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

The Turning Point at Last?

Despite a long wait and competing headlines on elections and fiscal concerns, the Fed’s first rate cut will be as significant as ever, in our view.

Jul 16 2024 11 min read
Back to Business as Usual? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Back to Business as Usual?

The market sell-off in early August left few visible traces in the bond market, but risks have emerged that we think will help shape the remainder of 2024.

Aug 25 2024 4 min read
Soft Landing or Hard Truth? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Soft Landing or Hard Truth?

It seems that things are falling into place for bond investors—but there’s a catch. Even as the Fed eases, the risk of recession is weighing on the market.

Sep 22 2024 6 min read
The World Turns: Seeing through the Volatility Investment Insights
Investment Insights

The World Turns: Seeing through the Volatility

The Fed's rate cuts aren't the only bond market shift. Rising yields, a rebounding dollar, and China's economic moves signal a new investment landscape.

Oct 22 2024 6 min read
Bracing for Change Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Bracing for Change

Expected policy changes under a new US administration are already affecting the bond market. What does it mean for fixed income investors?

Nov 22 2024 6 min read
Will Risk Be Rewarded Again? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Will Risk Be Rewarded Again?

One policy objective under the new US administration seems clear to fixed income investors: strong US growth. What does that mean for the bond markets in the year ahead?

Jan 28 2025 6 min read
Currency's Comeback Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Currency's Comeback

The return of interest-rate volatility across the global economy and sharp currency shifts have reminded many investors of the potential for adding value through foreign exchange (FX). We look at three aspects of FX markets, starting with potential pressure points for the US dollar. We also outline why, contrary to much market opinion, we believe the outlook for many emerging markets currencies looks comparatively positive. Finally, we examine potential alpha-generating currency hedging opportunities that rely less on directional currency views to realize value.

Jared Daniels, CFA and Aristotel Kondili Oct 27 2023 1 min read
Japanese Equities: Is Now the Time? Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Japanese Equities: Is Now the Time?

Japanese Equities are undergoing tremendous long-term change. Its magnitude is not well understood, nor is it reflected in longer-term valuations.

Lazard Japanese Equity Team, Lazard US Equity Concentrated Team Aug 24 2023 1 min read
Investing in Motion: Driving Trends Forward Investment Insights
Investment Insights

Investing in Motion: Driving Trends Forward

On the heels of an eventful year, filled with elections, geopolitical events, and market-shaping moments, investors may be focusing on their portfolios—and where to take them from here. As we prepare to tackle a market environment that is poised to change further, Chief Executive Officer Evan Russo explores what it may mean for allocation strategies. And how to be ready for the future.

Evan L. Russo, CEO, Lazard Asset Management Jan 09 2025 10 min read