LatAm stock markets have vastly improved since age of instability

The Debate

This week's Conjecture considers the fall and rise of Latin American markets

This week's Conjecture focuses on Latin America, a region generally known for its political and economic instability but which, in the past year, has seen soaring stock markets and dramatic improvements in its economic outlook. Taking part in the debate were Jules Mort, Latin America fund manager at Threadneedle Investments, and Patrice Lemonnier, head of emerging equity at Credit Agricole Asset Management. What is the longer-term history of the region and how have its economies and stock markets grown up? Jules Mort (JM): The point about investing in Latin America is to ignore the econo...