Emerging markets are more risky after Trump's victory
There are few places to hide, with defensive trades already expensive and vulnerable to outflows
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PART of the uncertainty has been lifted, the event has happened. The outcome, however, isn't necessarily one which is friendly towards emerging markets (EM).
A rise in protectionism via higher tariffs for foreign-made products would impact trade flows globally, which would hurt profits, liquidity and flows towards EM.
Until we know more about a Trump administration's policy stance, it is generally not an environment which is friendly towards risk assets.
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