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August 13, 2025

InfoMoney Mention Original title: Mercados emergentes registram segundo maior fluxo mensal de entrada em quatro anos

Mercados emergentes registram segundo maior fluxo mensal de entrada em quatro anos

InfoMoney, citing Reuters, reports that international investors put US$55.5 billion into emerging market stocks and bonds in July, per IIF data. Jonathan Fortun, senior economist at the IIF, said flows into high yielding currencies have been persistent, especially in Brazil, Mexico and South Africa, where high real rates and steadier exchange rates delivered strong total returns. He added that a weaker dollar also boosted the carry trade.

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August 13, 2025

Newsweek Japan (Reuters) Quoted expert Original title: 新興国市場への資金流入、7月は過去4年間で2番目の大きさ＝ＩＩＦ

新興国市場への資金流入、7月は過去4年間で2番目の大きさ＝ＩＩＦ

Fortun explains the appeal of higher-yielding emerging-market currencies as July portfolio inflows reached their second-largest monthly total in four years.

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July 16, 2025

Bloomberg Línea Quoted expert Original title: Como a dívida pública pressiona o Brasil e outras grandes economias na América Latina

Como a dívida pública pressiona o Brasil e outras grandes economias na América Latina

Fortun compares Latin American public-debt pressures and how policy choices and market access shape national positions.

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July 15, 2025

InfoMoney (Reuters) Quoted expert Original title: IIF: Corrida por títulos de emergentes eleva fluxos em junho para US$ 42,8 bi

IIF: Corrida por títulos de emergentes eleva fluxos em junho para US$ 42,8 bi

Fortun discusses how lower global rates, a weaker dollar and resilient emerging-market fundamentals supported June portfolio inflows.

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June 10, 2025

Newsweek Japan (Reuters) Quoted expert Original title: 新興国証券、5月は外国人が192億ドル買い越し　中国債券がけん引

新興国証券、5月は外国人が192億ドル買い越し　中国債券がけん引

Fortun describes a cautious recovery in May portfolio inflows, with investors choosing selectively among emerging markets amid global uncertainty.

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May 13, 2025

Bloomberg Línea Quoted expert Original title: Dívida de países da América Latina se mantém pressionada apesar de recuo do dólar

Dívida de países da América Latina se mantém pressionada apesar de recuo do dólar

Fortun explains why a softer dollar has not automatically improved long-term borrowing costs or global liquidity.

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May 8, 2025

Investing.com Brasil (Reuters) Quoted expert Original title: Fluxos para carteiras de mercados emergentes estão parados após tarifas de Trump, diz IIF

Fluxos para carteiras de mercados emergentes estão parados após tarifas de Trump, diz IIF

Fortun discusses how the US tariff-policy shift increased volatility and prompted a reassessment of risk across emerging-market portfolios.

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April 11, 2025

Newsweek Japan (Reuters) Quoted expert Original title: 新興国市場、3月の純流出額171億ドル　1年7カ月ぶりの大きさ＝ＩＩＦ

新興国市場、3月の純流出額171億ドル　1年7カ月ぶりの大きさ＝ＩＩＦ

Fortun discusses subdued risk appetite amid higher global interest rates and policy uncertainty following emerging-market portfolio outflows.

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