A force to be reckoned with emerges.

Stuart James

STUART JAMES gives his predictions for emerging markets during 2007, a year that has the potential for prosperity, provided the right opportunities are found.

Last year was another strong year for emerging market equities, with aggregate gains exceeding 30 per cent in US dollar terms, led by China, Venezuela and Indonesia, which rose more than 70 per cent each.

The rise in share prices, which helped many markets hit fresh records, was backed by solid corporate earnings growth as companies rode on rapid economic expansion driven by bot