Over the past couple of years, the sharp adjustment of policy rates around the world has weighed on fixed income, and proved particularly challenging for emerging markets (EM) debt. But after a few years of lackluster investment performance, we anticipate a strong 2024 for the asset class.
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Emerging Markets Debt 2024: From Headwinds to Tailwinds
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