What's Ahead for Emerging Markets?

What's Ahead for Emerging Markets?

From Barron's Live by Barron's Live

February 24, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the strong performance of emerging market stocks in 2025 and explores the factors behind this trend.

Emerging market stocks had a banner year in 2025, and there is no letup in sight. What's behind the strong comeback, how long can the rally last, and which markets and stocks look most attractive now? Barron's Senior Managing Editors Lauren R. Rublin and Editor in Chief Ben Levisohn interview Louis Lau, a member of the Emerging Markets Investment Committee at Brandes Investment Partners, and co-manager of the Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund (ticker: BEMIX). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Lauren R. Rublin, Ben Levisohn

Guest: Louis Lau

Topics covered

  • emerging markets
  • investment
  • stock market
  • financial analysis
  • market trends

Keywords

  • emerging markets
  • stocks
  • investment committee
  • market rally
  • Brandes Investment Partners

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brandes Investment Partners, Brandes Emerging Markets Value Fund

Places: Emerging Markets

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