"Things Are Pretty Good' in Emerging Markets , Advisors Asset CEO Says

The video discusses current market conditions, highlighting that despite a slight increase in unemployment claims, there are no significant issues in credit markets or corporate funding. The market is adjusting to a lower growth rate, and recent volatility is attributed to margin clerks and trend followers. The VIX indicates fear, but not at alarming levels. Emerging markets, excluding China, are under-leveraged and have adequate capital access. The Fed may be nearing the end of rate hikes, as indicated by recent market trends and comments from Jay Powell.

What is one reason the speaker believes the market is not entering a downturn?

• High unemployment claims

• Problems in the credit markets

• Absence of funding issues for companies

• Significant corporate earnings growth

What does a VIX index in the 20s indicate according to the speaker?

• A market with high fear

• A market with low fear

• A market downturn

• A stable market

What role do margin clerks play in market trends?

• They encourage selling

• They increase market volatility

• They reduce market fear

• They stabilize the market

How are emerging markets generally characterized in the current environment?

• Facing recessions

• Under-levered

• Lacking access to capital

• Highly leveraged

What is the speaker's view on the Federal Reserve's rate hikes?

• They are likely to continue aggressively

• They are nearing completion

• They have no impact on emerging markets

• They are causing a recession