Are Emerging Markets in Freefall?

The video tutorial examines three indices related to emerging markets: the MSSI Emerging Markets Index, emerging market currencies, and emerging markets sovereign debt. The MSSI Index has seen a decline, underperforming compared to other indices. Emerging market currencies have also fallen, with significant drops in specific currencies. However, emerging market sovereign bonds have outperformed developed bonds over the year. The video highlights the changes in emerging markets since 1998, noting improvements in foreign reserves and exchange rate flexibility.

What is the MSCI Emerging Markets Index primarily used for?

• Evaluating currency exchange rates

• Measuring the performance of developed markets

• Tracking the performance of emerging market equities

• Assessing global bond markets

Which index measures the performance of 10 emerging market currencies?

• Bloomberg Developed Sovereign Bond Index

• MSCI World Index

• JP Morgan Emerging Markets Index

• S&P 500

Since when has the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Index seen a significant decline?

• May 22nd

• October 31st

• September 3rd

• November 28th

What recent trend is observed in the Bloomberg Emerging Markets Sovereign Bond Index?

• It has remained unchanged throughout the year

• It peaked at an all-time high and then declined

• It has consistently outperformed the MSCI World Index

• It has shown a steady increase without any decline

What significant change has occurred in emerging markets since 1998?

• Lower foreign reserves and fixed exchange rates

• Higher foreign reserves and more flexible exchange rates

• Increased dependency on oil exports

• Decreased investment in sovereign bonds