Friday, March 20, 2009

BRIC: Emerging at a Fast Pace

Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) have been some of the fast growing developing economics in the past few years. The name BRIC was first coined in 2003 by Jim O'Neill, the head of global economic research at Goldman Sachs. These four countries are also being referred to as the big four in the arena of emerging markets.

Of the BRIC Nations, according to this article, India and China have caught the fancy and faith of many investors as a result of which the investments to these countries have not stopped flowing. As a result of this the services of many KPOs specializing in the research of emerging markets, have been in great demand.

Lack of Liquidity: A major concern

The lack of liquidity is a major concern for investors investing in these emerging markets. There have been many instances where the lack of liquidity has caused the complete market to crash and stay low for a long time.

Another BRIC in the Wall:

Many articles, such as Emerging Markets: Another “BRIC” Hits The Wall, state a hazy picture for R and I of BRIC, however the prospects of China appear to be bright. In the case of India, as the author pointed out, the country has immense growth possibilities however the flight of success has its wings being chopped by the wrath of of corruption and incompetent governments.

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