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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Emerging markets inflation

Inflation in emerging markets could reach double digits, while economic growth this year will average 6 %, according to  experts. 

Economic growth and rising commodity and food prices are fuelling inflation in emerging economies, but these countries have previously withstood inflation running into the thousands of %, such as in Brazil.

What you have to focus on is (the) real interest rates environment, because if the inflation rate is above what people get in the banks, they will obviously have the tendency to move into equities. 

Experts seems to think  growth in Asia will be a little faster than in other emerging markets. Some analysts say inflows to these fast-growing economies, combined with existing inflationary pressure could lead to asset bubbles, posing what some experts called "monstrous" risks. 

Well we have to look out for that then don't we. Our property boom is certainly something to be a concern for all.

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