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TRENDS has published a new insight entitled "Foreign Direct Investment in Africa: Trends and Prospects" by Economic Studies Department at TRENDS. https://bit.ly/3JFeHoz #TRENDS #Insight #ForeignDirectInvestment #AfricaInvestment #EconomicStudies #InvestmentTrends #AfricanEconomy #GlobalInvestment

Our latest Weekly Investor Research is out now. In this week’s edition: ➡ Hawkish holds/cuts in Emerging Markets contrasted with dovish holds/cuts in Developed Markets. ➡ US economic growth softened in recent weeks, while Emerging Market growth remained resilient. ➡ Brazil cut 25bps, but four dissents led to fears of increased political interference in monetary policy. ➡ Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s political capital was further undermined by Colombian corruption scandals. Read more from Ashmore’s Head of Research, Gustavo Medeiros: https://lnkd.in/dgEG3J9D #EmergingMarkets #DevelopedMarkets #US #Taiwan

Poland is a textbook example of how to escape the middle-income trap. In the last 24 years the Polish economy has grown at an average of 3.6% per annum, nearly twice the pace of global advanced economies over the same period and reached “high-income” classification by the World Bank in 2009 – just 19 years after the fall of communism. Find out more in UEM's insight by our CEE Investment Strategist, George Velikov, CFA: https://lnkd.in/gkpnhDP6 #investmenttrusts #emergingmarkets #globaltrade #socialinfrastructure #energytransition #digitalinfrastructure The Association of Investment Companies (AIC)

#Africa’s economic outlook for 2024 is brimming with optimism, even amid global uncertainties. The African Economic Outlook 2024 report, released by the African Development Bank Group earlier this year, projects a continent-wide rebound, with real GDP expected to grow at 3.7% this year, after a slower 2023. East Africa is positioned as the fastest-growing region, with other regions like West and Central Africa also expected to see strong growth. The convergence of regional integration through African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, technological innovation, and the need for financial reform presents a unique opportunity for the continent to transform its economies and build #resilience.

3 Moves to Boost #Africa's Trade Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund outlines a powerful strategy for Africa’s economic resurgence: 1️⃣ Boost physical connectivity across the continent 2️⃣ Tear down trade and non-trade barriers 3️⃣ Embrace digital money With Africa’s youthful population, these steps can unleash unprecedented growth and drive global progress. The time to act is now! Source + Video: https://lnkd.in/gJ9vMJSf #Africa #EconomicGrowth #Trade #Development #Infrastructure #DigitalEconomy #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalTrade #IMF #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Investment #Entrepreneurship #FinancialInclusion #RegionalIntegration #AfricaRising #SocialImpact #InclusiveGrowth #GreenEconomy #EmergingMarkets #EconomicEmpowerment @ African Development Bank Group @ African Union @ Standard Bank Group @ Acumen @ The World Bank @ UNDP @ IFC - International Finance Corporation @ USAID @ African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat @ TradeMark Africa @ Mastercard Foundation

International Monetary Fund projects economic growth from 2.4% in 2024 to 4% in 2025 for Middle East and Central Asia While global growth projections remain steady, Central Asia's strategic economic diversification and investment in infrastructure present opportunities for regional stability and growth. 👉Details — https://lnkd.in/dU7Y7GGk #IMF #EconomicGrowth #CentralAsia #MiddleEast #EconomicOutlook #InfrastructureInvestment #RegionalStability #EconomicDiversification #GrowthProjections #GlobalEconomy

Explore our Q2 Asia Investment Outlook and discover the strategies of major Asian economies as they navigate challenges and prioritize stability: https://lnkd.in/d9EGy7BJ Capital@risk #Fidelity #AsiaEconomy #AsiaOutlook #BE

#JupiterAM Where can you find the most attractive income opportunities in Asia Pacific? In his latest video, Jason Pidcock discusses the countries and sectors he likes most in the region, how he incorporates macroeconomic factors into his investment process, and why diversification matters. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gZz2i5rn #AsianEquityIncome #AsianEquity #EquityIncome

A review of 2023: Unlocking Insights into South African Investment Trends https://lnkd.in/dcGfdZN7 The macroeconomic outlook was murky throughout the year, challenging the outlook for risky assets. We therefore maintained our relatively cautious portfolio positioning stance, favouring fixed income assets (including cash) over equity and property. PPS

Thank you, Admassu Tadesse, for sharing these valuable insights on CNBC Africa. Diversification and FDI are indeed crucial for unlocking Africa's growth potential, especially in the face of recent macroeconomic shocks. Looking forward to seeing how reforms will shape the continent's long-term economic landscape. Exciting times ahead for Africa! 🌍 #AfricaRising #EconomicGrowth #InvestmentOpportunities #TDBGroup Trade and Development Bank Group - TDB Group