Hello Eoin, In today's Financial Times it is stated that the IMF is concerned about the risks of debt defaults by emerging market companies and states. How does this bring into question the flow of stock market investments in these countries in recent months?

Eoin Treacy's view

Thank you for this question which is certainly topical. Countries like Ghana, Egypt, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Turkey experienced significant stress in their respective debt markets over the last 12 months. The unfolding drama with Adani group in India is an additional sign that global liquidity conditions are tightening. I think it reasonable to assume the flow of money into “emerging markets” is either bargain hunting or avoiding some of these destinations.