Yuan Resilience Bodes Well for Emerging Markets, Says Coutts CIO

The video discusses recent global market concerns, particularly in emerging markets, and the stability of the US market. It highlights specific issues in countries like Argentina, Turkey, Mexico, and Brazil, with a focus on China's currency stability. The speaker shares investment strategies, including underweighting Italian government bonds and adding to UK equities. The video also examines emerging market debt, especially in Asia, and the impact of high yield spreads, while maintaining a long position in EM local debt.

What is considered a reassuring factor amidst the concerns in emerging markets?

• The decline in European markets

• The rise in US equity markets

• The elections in Mexico and Brazil

• The stability of the Chinese currency

What was the investment strategy regarding Italian government bonds?

• Neutral position

• Complete divestment

• Underweight position

• Overweight position

Which type of equities were added to the portfolio in February?

• UK equities

• Asian equities

• European equities

• US equities

What is a potential cause for concern regarding high yield spreads in Asia?

• A slump in the Chinese currency

• A rise in US interest rates

• A decline in European markets

• Elections in Brazil

How long has the emerging market local debt been held?

• One year

• Two years

• Four years

• Three years