Emerging markets are on the rise, with all 24 projected to grow in 2025 according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This article was originally published in the Daily Telegraph on 26 September 2024. This is an independent article and is not a paid sponsorship.
This article is intended to be of general interest only and should not be construed as investment advice. It does not constitute legal or tax advice nor is it an offer for shares or invitation to apply for shares of Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC (“TEMIT”). TEMIT is an alternative investment fund (“AIF”) for the purposes of the UK AIFM Directive and is incorporated as a public limited Company in Scotland. Opinions expressed are the authors at publication date and they are subject to change without prior notice.
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