Mexico joins the “fragile five” emerging markets

According to analysis by JPMorgan Asset Management, Mexico has overthrown Brazil to become a member of five emerging markets known as 'fragile five'.

The group of emerging markets are seen as the top five economies overly dependent on foreign investments and the unpredictable flow of world economics and skittish investors.

 

 

The list was named in 2013 with the original members being hit hard when investors pulled out of emerging markets. South Africa, Turkey, India and Indonesia were hit hard, but Brazil managed to weather the storm and is Latin Americas largest economy.

"Mexico is seen as vulnerable because . . .