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EM export slump worsens

The slump in EM exports deepened in the first few months of 2019, and with headwinds from low commodity prices and slower global growth likely to persist, we expect exports to remain extremely weak this year. A trade deal between the US and China would, if it ultimately materialises, provide some reprieve. But we wouldn’t expect it to result in a markedly better outlook for EM trade.

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