8 emerging markets to consider in 2027: HSBC

What happened: HSBC named eight emerging equity markets it favours heading into 2027, citing artificial intelligence, economic reforms and resilience to global shocks in its October 6 emerging markets strategy report. Key numbers: HSBC maintained overweight ratings on Why it matters: HSBC expects investors to favour economies with greater independence in resources, technology, financing and market access, which it calls an "autonomy premium." It cited four challenges for emerging markets: elevated oil prices, El Nino-related food inflation, rising US bond yields and rapid AI developments. Market: +1.4% by next close ($94.31 on Oct 12), +20.7% YTD

HSBC named eight emerging equity markets it favours heading into 2027, citing artificial intelligence, economic reforms and resilience to global shocks in its October 6 emerging markets strategy report.

HSBC expects investors to favour economies with greater independence in resources, technology, financing and market access, which it calls an "autonomy premium." It cited four challenges for emerging markets: elevated oil prices, El Nino-related food inflation, rising US bond yields and rapid AI developments. Market: +1.4% by next close ($94.31 on Oct 12), +20.7% YTD