Deep Dive: Frontier markets require caution due to 'barrage' of shocks

Divergence from emerging markets

Kathleen Gallagher
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Since the beginning of the year, frontier markets have underperformed the global index and while some experts who spoke to Investment Week said there may be some opportunities they advise caution, while others are outright avoiding the area.

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