Aberdeen predicts banner year for emerging marketsEmerging markets (EM) are set to deliver a standout performance this year, supported by accelerating earnings growth, compelling valuations and a renewed global capital expenditure cycle that is channelling investment into developing economies. After outperforming expectations in 2025, when the MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 34% in US dollar terms and beat developed markets for the first time since 2020, momentum is expected to continue, said Pruksa Iamthongthong, head of equities for Asia-Pacific at Aberdeen Investment. "Emerging markets today offer superior earnings growth at clearly cheaper valuations than US equities," she said. The next phase of global growth is forming in emerging markets." "With earnings visibility improving and valuations still compelling, emerging markets appear well-positioned to capture the next leg of global growth in 2026," Ms Pruksa noted.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2026 01:53 UTC