Emerging markets

I'm hearing a lot about emerging markets 'decoupling'. What's that about? It is becoming increasing...

I'm hearing a lot about emerging markets 'decoupling'. What's that about? It is becoming increasingly clear that some of the world's biggest economies - notably America - are facing a significant downturn, brought about by lax lending controls and financial engineering in the credit markets. While there is no proof the US is in recession (defined as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth), developments such as the collapse of banking giant Bear Stearns and the slide in the dollar are suggestive. However, in many of the historically emerging markets, economic growth remains heal...