Further sell-offs or potential upside? The 2019 outlook for emerging markets

Fell into bear market territory in 2018

Laura Dew
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The sell-off in emerging markets during 2018 is presenting investors with an opportunity to buy EMs at low valuations, according to investors, although trade war threats between China and President Trump will continue to be a blot on the horizon going into 2019.

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